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Answering the call: Meet Dwanda Hayton

District staff

Connected in Ministry: A Staff Spotlight Series continues with Dwanda Hayton, Executive Administrative Assistant for the Greater Detroit District. Her 19 years of service, belief that administrative work is sacred,… Continue Reading Answering the call: Meet Dwanda Hayton

Lessons from a few determined ants

Ants carrying pieces of a leaf

Rev. Dr. Darryl Totty, the Greater Detroit District’s superintendent, reflects on the Michigan Conference’s district realignment and our ongoing ministry together through an unlikely lens — the determined ants in… Continue Reading Lessons from a few determined ants

Prepare for Laity Sunday

Laity celebrated at church event

Read how Detroit: Trinity Faith UMC honored one of its lay members this year, and find inspiration as you prepare for Laity Sunday on October 18. What will you do… Continue Reading Prepare for Laity Sunday

Coming full circle

Pastor preaching

Recently honored with the Drum Major for Justice Award, Rev. Cornelius Davis reflects on a lifelong journey of faith shaped by history, service, and a deep commitment to justice lived… Continue Reading Coming full circle

One Lord and one faith

Youth and a pastor having refreshments

PART B: Michigan Partners — Kau Tiali Boayue and three other United Methodist young adults travel to Guadeloupe to rekindle friendships in Christ they had established at last summer’s Urban Methodist Youth Camp. Continue Reading One Lord and one faith

Detroit churches go outside in mission

People pruning trees

Over a dozen churches in the Greater Detroit District replaced their typical Sunday worship with community mission engagement for a district event called The Church Has Left the Building.

One Lord and one faith

Youth and a pastor having refreshments

Kau Tiali Boayue and three other United Methodist young adults travel to Guadeloupe to rekindle friendships in Christ they had established at last summer’s Urban Methodist Youth Camp.

District celebrates MLK’s life and legacy

Scholarship recipients

For 30 years, the Greater Detroit District has given awards and scholarships to United Methodists who embody King’s dream.

‘Take bold steps and dream again’

Clergy meeting for a conversation

What is the future of The United Methodist Church in Michigan? A recent conversation with a group of young clergy reveals honesty and hope.

After the Storm teams up in flood cleanup in Detroit

Members of disaster relief cleanup crew

STEP TWO: Veteran-led Team Rubicon amplifies flood relief efforts in Metro Detroit by assisting After the Storm, Michigan’s long-term disaster response and recovery nonprofit.  Together, the volunteers did 47 home… Continue Reading After the Storm teams up in flood cleanup in Detroit