Tag: Disaster Response
Michigan tornadoes inspire response
Marshall and Grand Blanc UMCs reached out to their communities following recent tornadoes, providing examples of how churches can be prepared for and respond to disasters.
Disaster recovery, training set for April 15-19
After the Storm and the Michigan Conference co-sponsor a volunteer week to assist flood survivors in Detroit and provide Early Response Team basic training.
ERT training scheduled for November 18
The Michigan Conference seeks volunteers to become UMCOR-certified early responders by attending a one-day Early Response Team training next month. Register by November 8.
Conference responds to Michigan storms
The Michigan Conference mobilizes following last week’s tornadoes and floods that devastated large sections of the state and needs your help.
Get ready to ‘do good’
Michigan United Methodists eager for mission work can be trained to join an Early Response Team or a Volunteers in Mission team. The next training is on June 10, 2023.
Disaster relief and recovery takes teamwork
STEP SIX: United Methodists belong to a larger disaster response network that serves the mission of Jesus Christ. The United Methodist Committee on Relief is the tie that binds this… Continue Reading Disaster relief and recovery takes teamwork
Disaster relief requires teamwork
United Methodists belong to a larger disaster response network that serves the mission of Jesus Christ here in Michigan and beyond.
Respond to Hurricanes Fiona, Ian
In response to disasters in the wake of Hurricanes Fiona and Ian, Michigan United Methodists are called to pray, donate cleaning kits (extended to Oct. 24), and give financially to… Continue Reading Respond to Hurricanes Fiona, Ian
Conference coordinates cleaning kit rally
Recent disasters have led UMCOR to send out a national request for cleaning kits (flood buckets), and the Michigan Conference is responding by coordinating a rally from September 12 through… Continue Reading Conference coordinates cleaning kit rally
Community resilient after tornado
Michigan United Methodists are encouraged to contribute to the Conference Disaster Response Fund as the community leaders in Gaylord assess property damage and recovery needs from the May 20 tornado.