Tag: Flooding

Lives being changed in mid-Michigan

Disaster recovery continues in mid-Michigan after flooding shattered the lives of thousands eight months ago. Six case managers, employed by The Michigan Conference, are now helping residents rebuild their lives.

UMCOR has a year like no other

34 UMCOR grants totaling an estimated $783,700 were distributed in 2020. The Michigan Conference received $110,000 to address the flooding in the Great Lakes Bay Region on May 19.

Resources for a time of lament

“A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.“ Christian tradition gives us the practice of lament. Here are resources to use in corporate worship, small groups, or individual prayer time.

Michigan flooding and what you can do now

The Disaster Response Team of the Michigan Conference suggests several important things United Methodists can do to assist thousands of their neighbors who are now suffering from flooding in mid-Michigan.

Speaking in new tongues at Pentecost

Bishop David Bard reflects on the coronavirus pandemic and catastrophic flooding in this Pentecost message to the Michigan Conference.

Great Lakes Bay Region needs help

Neighbors in the Great Lakes Bay Region of Michigan continue to suffer as disaster relief is underway after epic flooding. Bishop Bard suggests ways to help. Your generous gifts are… Continue Reading Great Lakes Bay Region needs help

Flood relief efforts underway in Dearborn

On May 7, 2019 the Conference Disaster Response and Recovery Team reports that clean-up efforts for flooding in the Dearborn Heights area are underway. UMCOR cleaning kits have just arrived.