Online Bible study begins February 2025

Save the date for an online small group Bible study sponsored by the Michigan Conference on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The study will focus on Embracing God’s Call, a new… Continue Reading Online Bible study begins February 2025

Demonstrate love through diversity

For La Nueva Esperanza UMC in Grand Rapids, Hispanic Heritage Month welcomes us all to widely incorporate global worship practices and choose to love in inclusion and peace as Jesus… Continue Reading Demonstrate love through diversity

Bishops, BIPOC delegates discuss diversity

The NCJ College of Bishops met with BIPOC (black, indigenous, and other people of color) delegates to build on the jurisdiction’s commitment to inclusion and anti-racism.

Living out our connectionalism

Rev. John Kasper, superintendent of the Central Bay District, highlights a new district initiative called Connexion Zones, where pastors and churches collaborate and partner together.

Let’s make some Easter music!

The Rev. Scott Harmon reflects on today’s church from an “intersection of music and faith.” He encourages United Methodists to keep praising the Lord.

Appointments make a Michigan Pentecost

“Recently, the Bishop and Cabinet have become more intentional about addressing the nuances of cross-racial, cross-cultural appointments,” says the Rev. Dr. Jerome DeVine. These Michigan pastors reflect on their experiences.

Telling the story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Sacred Worth book series tells the story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and others with “the hope that children may grow to see themselves and all others as… Continue Reading Telling the story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Celebrate the bounty of diversity

February is Black History Month. Here are resources for churches that seek to be intentional about diversity.

Embracing a third way

Naomi Garcia examines scripture and encourages others to join her in the anti-racism initiative of The Michigan Conference. It’s the third way; a Jesus thing to do.

UMW hosts racial justice workshop

Seventy-eight persons gathered in Detroit on November 9 to participate in a workshop experience being tried by United Methodist Women worldwide.