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Tag: Generosity

Ministry Shares up in 2025

Pastor teaching Sunday school

PART A – Ministry Shares: The Michigan Conference celebrates increased financial giving in 2025 and thanks local churches for their commitment to connectional ministry within our conference and beyond. Continue Reading Ministry Shares up in 2025

2025 Ministry Shares due December 31

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The Michigan Conference celebrates the generous giving of local churches with a year-to-date update on Ministry Shares giving and reminds churches to submit any final 2025 payments by December 31.

Finding what encourages generosity

Box of donations to a food pantry

Reflecting on the season, Bishop David Bard says that Thanksgiving reminds us to pay attention, to notice, and to celebrate kindness, goodness, justice, community, beauty, and love when we see… Continue Reading Finding what encourages generosity

Foundation celebrates 100 years

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This year, the United Methodist Foundation of Michigan celebrates 100 years of helping people of faith live generously.

Congregations excel as leaders in generosity

Church members receiving a $2,500 grant for being leaders in generosity

Four new Barrett Steward Leaders were honored recently by the United Methodist Foundation of Michigan for their exemplary stewardship ministry and for creating a culture of generosity.

Glimpses of a new vision for shared ministry

Making pasties

Despite financial challenges, United Methodists in Michigan are claiming a new season of ministry that is before them through creativity and renewed mission.

From challenge to clarity

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Having weathered a shifting cultural and religious landscape, Michigan UMs are beginning to reclaim their denominational heritage with hearts of passion and generosity.

Investment needed in shared ministry

Painting a basement for a flood victim

Declining Ministry Shares are challenging the Michigan Conference’s ability to sustain our shared mission, impacting ministries that serve communities in Michigan and beyond.

Living in alignment with our values

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In this season of gratitude, Rev. Dr. David Bell encourages us to practice stewardship by being mindful of the impact our choices have on future generations.

2024 Ministry Shares due December 31

Young adult collecting offering

Churches have until December 31 to submit final Ministry Share remittances for 2024, and any Ministry Shares received in the new year will be applied to 2025.