Living nativity celebrates 30 years

Owosso: First UMC’s Journey to Bethlehem had special significance this year as it reemerged following a hiatus to tell the good news of our Savior’s birth.

‘Can these bones live again?’

What is your dry bones story, and will you share it? Rev. Brian West says it’s worth the risk, and someone needs you to take the leap.

Redeemed by God’s grace

God can transform our mistakes into something beautiful, says Rev. Faith Timmons, and this is the message many people need to hear. So, how will you share this good news?

Harkema honored with evangelism award

The Rev. Pam Harkema, pastor of Oscoda and Oscoda Indian Mission UMCs, is the 2023 recipient of the Harry Denman Evangelism Award.

Go to the people in your community

The Michigan Conference is hosting two events—one on the east side of the state and one on the west side—on November 12 to help lay and clergy learn more about… Continue Reading Go to the people in your community

AC presents awards and honors

Awards and recognitions were given to individuals and congregations at the 2022 Michigan Annual Conference in honor of outstanding service.

E. Stanley Jones, prophet of peace

Once called, “the greatest missionary since St. Paul,” the life and ministry of E. Stanley Jones offer important lessons in the midst of global tensions over faith, ethnicity, and race.

REACH helps tell about Jesus

Connecting justice and evangelism is just one of the topics explored at this year’s REACH Summit, online and in-person October 22-23, from Sycamore Creek Church.

Rev. Eddie Fox, evangelism pioneer, dies

From 1989 to 2014, the Rev. H. Eddie Fox led World Methodist Evangelism, traveling millions of miles sharing his dynamic passion for the gospels.

Time to wade into the waves

Ten years ago the Heisler family spent time in the waves of Lake Michigan. Much has changed but individuals and congregations continue to ride the waves of change. “Put on… Continue Reading Time to wade into the waves