Tag: Families
A prayer for teachers and students
No one knew what was in store when students headed back to school in the fall of 2019. Pastor Dan Hart offers a prayer for education in Michigan during the… Continue Reading A prayer for teachers and students
Take a cross walk with Jesus
In years past, Caledonia United Methodist Church hosted two special Holy Week activities. The need for physical-distancing prompted their pastor to design a new walk for Lent 2020.
Celebrating Easter at home
Usually, Holy Week involves multiple trips to church for special activities. But this year we look forward to a Stay-at-Home-Easter. That doesn’t mean it can’t be glorious!
Help children leave detention now
The U.S. government is holding over 2,000 children in Homestead, FL. The Board of Church and Society suggests these steps.
Bishop Bard blesses Michigan campers
Four sites will not open in 2019. Bishop David Bard pens a letter of encouragement and hope to those considering a summer-time experience at a United Methodist Campground in Michigan.
Profile in leadership
The Michigan Conference is served by three coordinators of age-level ministries. Meet Bridget Nelson, the leader of youth ministry initiatives .
New life in Burton Heights
The Burton Heights United Methodist Church has been razed for the building of low income housing in the Garfield Park neighborhood of southeast Grand Rapids.
A story of three families
A film relates the personal struggles of United Methodists in Tennessee that intertwined with a gruesome time in Rwandan history.
AG criticized for ‘zero-tolerance’ quote
United Methodist Jeff Sessions faced criticism from religious leaders for invoking a New Testament passage.
Welcoming all abilities
Jesus never passed by a person with an injury or disability. Our congregations shouldn’t either.