The day I met Jesus face-to-face

Retired pastor Gordon Schleicher recalls the transformative relationship he developed with Jesse, a man who lived in a group home near one of his churches.

Disability Awareness Sunday resources

Resources for Disability Awareness Sunday, set for October 15, are now available for churches desiring worship experiences and spaces accessible to all God’s children.

Conference offers disability grants

The Michigan Conference is offering grants up to $1,000 to assist churches seeking to invest in accommodations for those with disabilities or neurodiversity of all kinds.

Disability Awareness Sunday

HOW DO MY GIFTS SUPPORT DISABILITY AWARENESS SUNDAY? Does your congregation welcome individuals with disabilities? Are they involved in worship and other aspects of church life? Do they serve as… Continue Reading Disability Awareness Sunday

Online opportunities for learning

Jesus and Justice are the focus of these online learning opportunities starting next week. Register now for the Christmas through Jewish Eyes experience or the Disabilities to Differences study.

Accessibility of sight and sound

Some accessibility issues are neglected. Here are ways to help people of all abilities become more active in your worship service.

Thanks for Special Sunday support

Michigan United Methodists gave over a quarter million dollars to General and Conference Special Sunday Offerings so far in 2018.  Thank you for your generosity!

What would Jesus discard?

A conversation in the coffee shop prompts a woman to ask, “How often do we discard others?”

Welcoming all abilities

Jesus never passed by a person with an injury or disability. Our congregations shouldn’t either.