Do something about suicide prevention

Deacon Michelle King gives tips on how to talk to a friend about suicide and a few examples of what Michigan United Methodist congregations are doing to address this critical… Continue Reading Do something about suicide prevention

AC presents awards and honors

Awards and recognitions were given to individuals and congregations at the 2022 Michigan Annual Conference in honor of outstanding service.

Deacons come to the lakeshore

Fourth in a series of articles about the ministry of the Deacons in Michigan. Meet Ann Emerson and Cora Glass, who are in ministry together at Lake Huron Retreat Center.

Chaplains in the COVID trenches

Deacon Christina Wright serves as associate director of the hospital’s spiritual care team. She shares how chaplains have supported healthcare staff during the pandemic. The final of a four-part series.

Deacon pioneers ‘global learning’

The first in a series on The Journey of the Deacon. The Rev. Alex Plum says, “We are connectors, seeking to extend the sacramental table, through our hands and feet… Continue Reading Deacon pioneers ‘global learning’

Deacon engages volunteers in mission

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

Dexter Deacon does ‘loaves and fishes’

Tom Snyder, a Deacon at Dexter United Methodist Church, is serving as a bridge between resources and needs of the homeless in Ann Arbor. “I like DOING Christianity,” he says.

Hearing God’s voice where you are

The second in a series, “For such a time as this.” Newly commissioned Deacon LuAnne Hook and Elder Nicholas Bonsky talk about what life is like after hearing God’s call.

Time to give your best

This is the first article in a new series, “For a time such as this.” The theme is based on Rev. Jennie Browne’s sermon at the 2019 Michigan Annual Conference. 

About ‘wanting to be a deacon’

The Rev. Sue Pethoud, a Michigan Conference deacon serving the Detroit Cass Community, shares in a blog posted by GCOSROW.