Disaster Recovery Archives - The Michigan Conference

New hope after Detroit flood

Bishop David Bard says that Advent is a time to bring goodwill and kindness to life. Gifts to the 2019 Advent Offering will make a difference for those suffering from fire, flood, and famine.

Advent begins again on December 1st. With wildfires, earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes leaving lives broken around the globe, Bishop David Bard invites all to consider a gift to Disaster Recovery. He asks, “What are you waiting for?”

Support disaster recovery this Advent

Bishop David Bard encourages The Michigan Conference to share hope and love this Advent season through generous contributions to UMCOR’s disaster relief efforts around the world and across the state.

UMC steps up after earthquake

Three Alaska residents who sought refuge in a United Methodist Church after the recent earthquake.

St. John’s UMC in Anchorage, Alaska became a temporary shelter for 46 residents of Karluk Manor after the earthquake knocked out power and water to the facility.

Michigan VIM team to aid Puerto Rico

UMCOR officials with Methodist Bishop of Puerto Rico visiting Hurricane Maria damage

Hurricane Maria slammed Puerto Rico over one year ago. Now United Methodists from Michigan are among those helping in recovery efforts.

Coordinator for Disaster Recovery Ministries – Michigan Conference

The Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church is seeking a full-time Coordinator for Disaster Recovery Ministries. Date Posted: November 9, 2018 Application Deadline: November 30, 2018 Position Title: Coordinator for Disaster Recovery Ministries Location: Work from home office with an expected 30% of time at meetings, recovery projects, trainings, events, etc. Hours: Monday… Continue Reading Coordinator for Disaster Recovery Ministries – Michigan Conference

Michigan receives $204,000 UMCOR grant

Volunteers assisting the NW Detroit Flood Recovery Project

After UMCOR assists in Detroit, Flint, Midland and Houghton, the Michigan Conference’s plans move forward to hire a full-time disaster recovery coordinator. Third in a series, “UMCOR in Michigan.”