Tag: Community
Juggling life in a pandemic
![Yeo Jin Yun at Eastern Market during the pandemic](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Yun-Yeo-Jin-at-Eastern-Market-Detroit-May-2020.jpg)
Yeo Jin Yun is a US-2 serving in Detroit since August 2019. She believed she was “doing a great job juggling the different elements of pandemic living.” Then she hit… Continue Reading Juggling life in a pandemic
Neighbors find love on Green Street
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When the pandemic struck in Michigan, Green Street United Methodist Church in Hastings found new ways to share Christ’s love with their community.
Deaconess serves in downtown Detroit
![Deaconess Anne Hillman assists in worship](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Detroit-Central-Ded-and-Flora.jpg)
Deaconess Anne Hillman is in ministry on the staff at Detroit Central UMC. She is one of four deaconesses currently serving in the Michigan Conference.
Ready to sharpen your vision?
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Vision casting is essential now that local churches are returning to in-person activities. It’s time to ask “Why?” and “What?” before asking “Who?” and “How?”
Care about COVID, like Jesus
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With the COVID pandemic out of control in Michigan, Bishop David Bard summarizes safety guidelines and urges individuals and churches to exercise patience and care.
Deacon engages volunteers in mission
![Deacon Sue Pethoud with kits](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Cass-Community-Social-Services-kits-960.jpg)
Deacon Sue Pethoud serves as the Church and Community Relations Liaison for Cass Community Social Services in Detroit. Her biggest joy is coordinating thousands of volunteers who come to the… Continue Reading Deacon engages volunteers in mission
Standing in solidarity with Asbury UMC
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The Anti-Bias Anti-Racism Working Group of The Michigan Conference stands in solidarity with Asbury United Methodist Church in Washington, DC, following the vandalism of their “Black Lives Matter” sign.
Meet Darryl Totty, new leader of CLC
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The Conference Leadership Council is the place where Michigan’s leaders meet to shape the direction of United Methodist ministry and mission in the state. The Rev. Dr. Darryl Totty is… Continue Reading Meet Darryl Totty, new leader of CLC
8 ways to serve during a pandemic
![Serve with COVID care packages from Beverly Hills UMC](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Beverly-Hills.jpg)
You can be a change agent in your community even during a pandemic. You can do some things at home or put on a mask, keep a healthy distance, and… Continue Reading 8 ways to serve during a pandemic
New president at Albion College
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COVID-19 brings uncertainty to the academic year that begins Aug. 24 at Albion College. President Mathew B. Johnson looks forward to facing challenges along with students, faculty, and the community.