Why I take my kids to church

A busy mother talks about why she and her kids overcome the temptation to be “Mattress Methodists” on Sunday morning.

Faith among the fences

In our laity blog, Power in the Pew, Conference Lay Leader Anne Soles gives counsel from the gospel and a classic poem about navigating the walls and fences of life.

The dandelion lesson

On a cross-country train trip, Anne Soles learns that ministry and Annual Conference are related to planting, one seed at a time, with a dandelion or two along the way. 

Why do we have Social Principles?

The United Methodist Social Principles encourage the followers of Jesus and John Wesley to build a different kind of world than the one we have now. 

Hamilton finds God in Lansing

Hamilton comes to Lansing for three weeks starting May 14. Sycamore Creek Church invites the community to explore faith themes in the musical and in the founding father’s life.

Rasmus says, ‘Always prioritize good’

Early in his faith journey, the Rev. Rudy Rasmus learned to prioritize good, a tenet that still guides his ministry today.

Michigan Roundtables coming mid-March

  The Michigan Conference Office of Congregational Vibrancy is hosting five opportunities around Michigan to learn how to connect with new people and revitalize your church.

Heritage District dialogue

At the beginning of a new year, the superintendent of the Heritage District finds ancient wisdom about community to be good counsel for Michigan disciples.

Close a church, open a ministry

Grappling with decline, The Methodists in Britain looks to fresh expressions of being the church.

What churches can learn from Olympics

Like Olympians, churches can unite and inspire in the face of tough challenges.