Tag: Hospitality
God’s love melts ICE
With compassion, Clarice McKenzie has befriended a woman detained at the immigration detention facility in Baldwin, Michigan, and regularly visits her and prays for her release.
Ministry of mercy in a place of need
Michigan United Methodists have launched a new ministry, Helping Hands, to reach out to those detained by ICE at the North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin with the love of… Continue Reading Ministry of mercy in a place of need
UMCOR Mustard Seed grants welcome neighbors
PART F – UMCOR: “Who is my neighbor?” was the topic of Lenten devotionals published by the General Board of Global Ministries. Michigan pastor and UMCOR exec Jack Amick shares. Continue Reading UMCOR Mustard Seed grants welcome neighbors
East Winds District Conference
Join us for the 2025 East Winds District Conference on November 1st 2025 at Bad Axe First UMC. Hospitality Inside and Outside the Local Church Panel Discussion with Rev Jeremy… Continue Reading East Winds District Conference
Conference programs boost ministry
Marne UMC’s new Welcome Home ministry was started, thanks to the Michigan Conference’s Seed to Harvest program and the grant writing workshop. Let their story inspire you and then sign… Continue Reading Conference programs boost ministry
Disability Awareness Sunday resources
Resources for Disability Awareness Sunday, set for October 15, are now available for churches desiring worship experiences and spaces accessible to all God’s children.
You’re invited to join us
Rev. Margie Crawford reminisces about what Thanksgiving meals were like growing up and what made them so special.
5 stewardship lessons from a homecoming
On a not-so-good visit to the church where he grew up, Ken Sloane learns a few things about hospitality and stewardship and shares them.
Michigan to welcome 1,600 Afghans soon
Afghan refugees have started to arrive in Michigan. Churches are encouraged to become sponsors, offering a warm welcome and support. Here’s how to begin.
Hospitality worthy of gold medals
Glenn Wagner shares the life-changing impact of hospitality as taught in the Bible and experienced in real life. How can you share the gift of hospitality?