Multi-ethnic dialogue: listen first

Multi-ethnic communication begins by actively listening to the different voices and experiences in your church and community.

Cabinet calls for transformation

The Full Cabinet responds to protests created by murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and Dion Johnson, and the systemic patterns that brought these tragedies about.

Creativity in the time of COVID-19

Each person copes in his or her own way in these risky times. Sonya Luna finds creativity works for her.

Confessions of an e-churcher

Accidental e-churcher, the Rev. Glenn Wagner, says, “For the sake of the gospel, we all need to figure out how to do church and community in a new way.”

Take a look into the MI-Health toolbox

The Michigan Conference offers a Toolbox full of information and resources on how individuals and congregations can respond to COVID-19 in healthy ways.

Coping and caring through change

The Rev. Paul Perez says, “The good news is, church is never canceled.” He lists opportunities for caring and connecting with the vulnerable, including oneself.

Community outreach during COVID-19

Concerning the precautions churches are taking around the spread of the coronavirus, here are things to keep in mind when doing ministry with the neighbors in your community.

Fresh Expressions ‘on their turf’

It started in England and now is at work in the U.S. Fresh Expressions “takes the church Jesus loves closer to where the people Jesus loves actually are.”

Albion president looks toward retirement

Dr. Mauri Ditzler, president of Albion College, has spent six years connecting the school with the community and The UMC.

Food, tables, and God’s nature

Life Around the Table promotes a diet of Food that LAUGHS. How we eat either glorifies God or does not.