Historic Ionia church damaged by fire

Ionia: Zion United Methodist Church, known for its community outreach, experienced loss following the Jan. 5 fire that damaged portions of the church.

Chainsaws an unlikely mission tool

Across the United Methodist connection, volunteers, with chainsaws at the ready, are cleaning things up and acting as a caring presence for Christ. 

UMCOR hanging tough, moving forward

For the past year, natural disasters have run concurrently with coronavirus, complicating rescue and recovery efforts. UMCOR head Roland Ferdandes says, “The struggles in some ways brought people closer together.”

Carrying the light of Advent

Dwayne Bagley shares a lesson, from his days at Albion United Methodist Church. Carrying the light of God’s love into the world may be messy but it is what humans… Continue Reading Carrying the light of Advent