Tag: Disaster
Early Responder reports in Gladwin

Michigan United Methodists have been giving aid in the Great Lakes Bay Region since flooding occurred on May 19. Early Responders lay the foundation for the months of recovery efforts… Continue Reading Early Responder reports in Gladwin
Michigan flooding and what you can do now

The Disaster Response Team of the Michigan Conference suggests several important things United Methodists can do to assist thousands of their neighbors who are now suffering from flooding in mid-Michigan.
Speaking in new tongues at Pentecost

Bishop David Bard reflects on the coronavirus pandemic and catastrophic flooding in this Pentecost message to the Michigan Conference.
Great Lakes Bay Region needs help

Neighbors in the Great Lakes Bay Region of Michigan continue to suffer as disaster relief is underway after epic flooding. Bishop Bard suggests ways to help. Your generous gifts are… Continue Reading Great Lakes Bay Region needs help
UMCOR is not all disaster anymore

This UMCOR-funded project provides chicks to help women and girls generate income in an area with drought and dying crops. Fight disaster before it happens. UMCOR Sunday is March 22.
Puerto Rico recovers from quakes

Puerto Rico has trembled in a series of earthquakes over the holidays. Gifts to Advance #901670 will support relief efforts by UMCOR and REHACE.
Christmas gifts that change lives

The most significant Christmas gifts don’t fit in a box. Please give to Bishop David Bard’s appeal for Disaster Recovery. Your gift will be the gift of new life.
Recovery from wildfires takes love

United Methodist responses to the annual wildfires in California include immediate help and longer-term efforts to tend to the needs of those who’ve been through traumatic events.
Advent Offering shines light

Advent begins Dec. 1. Bishop Bard reminds us God’s promised light is coming into the world through Christ once again. Help dispel the darkness with a gift to Disaster Recovery.
Advent gifts heal disasters’ pain

Again this Advent, Bishop David Bard asks The Michigan Conference to help heal human suffering with generous contributions to disaster recovery efforts both around the world and across the state.