Tag: Detroit: Cass Community
Michigan pilgrims catch spirit of Wesley
A group of United Methodists from Michigan traveled to England to learn more about their Wesleyan heritage and how it continues to shape beliefs and inspire future mission.
Rev. Alonzo E. Vincent
Alonzo Elliott Vincent, age 80, of Grand Blanc, died Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at home with his family by his side. Alonzo was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 13,… Continue Reading Rev. Alonzo E. Vincent
UM churches assess flood damage
Torrential rains hit Wayne and Washtenaw counties in late June. Five congregations in Detroit — Resurrection, Second Grace, Trinity Faith, Metropolitan, and Cass Community–are now assessing damage from the flooding.
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
Latha Ravi
From: Greater Detroit District — Detroit: Cass Community UMC, one-quarter time … To: Greater Detroit District — Smaritan Counseling Center, three-quarter time, and Cass Community UMC, one-quarter time. This appointment… Continue Reading Latha Ravi
Cass in ministry during pandemic
Cass Community Social Services has “been there” for the vulnerable residents of Detroit for decades. And the 2020 pandemic may have changed their ministry but it has not stopped it.
More COVID Heroes in action
Life in Michigan has not been the same since March 24th, when Governor Gretchen Whitmer first acted for the safety of the state. United Methodists continue to be the church.
New spaces for new faces in Detroit
The Michigan Conference is currently involved in numerous efforts in church planting and congregational renewal, including a creative new worship ministry in Midtown Detroit led by the Rev. Jon Reynolds.
Your gifts made a difference!
The EngageMI Fundraising Challenge raised $30,119 from 309 donors in three weeks. An additional $13,000 in prizes were awarded. Thank you for your gifts!
NEXUS visits Detroit’s Tiny Homes
A group called NEXUS recently visited Detroit but they were not sight-seers. They were there serving as Volunteers in Mission and they went to work uncovering the sidewalks of the… Continue Reading NEXUS visits Detroit’s Tiny Homes