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Trust in the God who sets us free

Native American elder speaking at conference

Continuing our “America at 250” series of op-eds, B.J. Ash speaks truthfully from a Native Christian perspective on the story of American freedom, holding gratitude and grief together.

Honoring Native American heritage

Native Americans taking a Native language class

Here are 8 suggestions for congregations, individuals, and families to celebrate and undergird our indigenous communities in Michigan.

Honoring our Native American heritage

Native Americans taking a Native language class

STEP 3: Here are eight suggestions for congregations, individuals, and families to celebrate and undergird our indigenous communities. Continue Reading Honoring our Native American heritage

Native American Ministries Sunday

Greensky Hill Indian UMC congregation

Learn how your offerings support Native American ministries in Michigan and beyond, and plan to receive an offering to support this Special Sunday on April 14.

Drawing from ancient wells

Woman looking out into Lake Michigan

Native Elder Valerie Maidens and Northport Indian UMC claim wisdom and courage in their rich indigenous heritage.

Ancestor comes home to Hale

Hale resident Amy Alberts with Benton Heisler

The Plainfield Township Historical Commission in Hale, MI will soon have a copy of a photo of Sodney Mukkukoosh, a Native American resident revered in the early 20th century.

Two acres of grace

Group experiencing grace in Saganing

An Act of Repentance toward Reconciliation between Michigan’s Native Americans and United Methodists recently occurred at the Saganing Indian Mission UMC. It was an experience marked by grace.

Celebrate Native Americans April 15

Did you know that there are nine Native American churches/ministries in the Michigan Conference?

Making tracks in Standish

KAY DEMOSS Senior Editor-Writer, Michigan Area Native American Heritage Month – a national U.S. observance since 1990 – began November 1.