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Grand Rapids welcomes US-2s

Two new US-2s serving in Grand Rapids

Shanquel Askew and Karis Brown arrived in Michigan in August. They are settling in and serving at United Methodist Community House in Grand Rapids for the next two years.

Leaders explain mission is a two-way street

Paul Webster introducing Temba Nkomozepi

STEP 5: United Methodist missionary Temba Nkomozepi recently sat down with Rev. Alex Plum to talk about the work at Mujila Falls in Zambia and how he views mission as bidirectional. Continue Reading Leaders explain mission is a two-way street

Conference prepares for missionary visit

Missionaries at event

Dr. Temba Nkomozepi, an agriculturist with Mujila Falls Agriculture Center in Zambia, will visit Michigan from September 2 through October 15, and hosts are needed.

Meet the do-it church in Harrison, Michigan

Church members celebrate new freezer

STEP ONE: The Gathering exists to provide food for body and soul in Harrison, MI. Ministry Shares dollars support them in this life-sustaining ministry. They are looking for new partners. Continue Reading Meet the do-it church in Harrison, Michigan

Missionaries bring the world to Michigan

People holding cabbages

STEP FIVE: The Michigan Conference announces new ministry partners in Mozambique and Switzerland: Blair Moses Kamanga and Joy Eva Bohol. They serve as missionaries of The United Methodist Church. Continue Reading Missionaries bring the world to Michigan

Event to focus on starting and sustaining ministries

Various ministries from around the Michigan Conference

Join others on September 30 for a time of ministry storytelling, encouragement, and imagining bold new ideas with other changemakers from local churches and communities.

Michigan’s EngageMI gifts lead UMC

Speaker at conference

STEP THREE: In 2022 Michigan churches’ contributions through EngageMI increased by 38%. We led the denomination in giving to national and international advance projects. Continue Reading Michigan’s EngageMI gifts lead UMC

Conference celebrates EngageMI churches

Doing repairs

The Michigan Conference celebrates how many United Methodist congregations here in Michigan are leaders in mission through the EngageMI program.

Grants for justice and peace ministries

Volunteers preparing bulk food for distribution

The General Board of Church and Society is accepting applications through July 24 for grants from their Ethnic Local Church, Human Relations Day, and Peace with Justice programs.

SoSA provides food for body and soul

Dropping off potatoes for mission

STEP THREE: Feeding America estimates that one in nine residents of Michigan faces hunger. The Society of St. Andrew feeds the hungry by salvaging food that would otherwise go to waste. Continue Reading SoSA provides food for body and soul

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