Love overcomes fear

KAY DeMOSS Senior Editor-Writer, Michigan Area GRAND RAPIDS, MI … On December 21st, during what is arguably the busiest week of the year, the faith community of this city set aside… Continue Reading Love overcomes fear

Act against hate

PAUL PEREZ DAC Director Mission & Justice Engagement In the wake of the tragic events of Paris and San Bernardino there are reports of a spike in anti-Muslim violence and… Continue Reading Act against hate

One human family

SUSAN HENRY-CROWE General Secretary, Bd of Church and Society When I accepted the position as General Secretary, it was to affirm the positive role that religion plays in peace-building by… Continue Reading One human family

Jesus lives in Dansville

KAY DeMOSS Senior Editor-Writer, Michigan Area We have all sung these words… The church is not a building, the church is not a steeple, the church is not a resting… Continue Reading Jesus lives in Dansville

Love wears a parachute

SUSAN KIM United Methodist Committee on Relief Housed in the educational annex of Wellspring Church in Ferguson, Missouri, the Center for Social Empowerment and Justice is bringing a new voice… Continue Reading Love wears a parachute

Advent advocacy and action

REV. PAUL PEREZ DAC Director of Mission & Justice Engagement Over the weekend Bishop Deb appealed to United Methodists to welcome refugees into our churches and communities in Michigan.

Bishop Deb’s welcome to sojourners

Dear friends, My heart is breaking over the terrible and tragic attacks that have recently taken place around the world. My prayers are for all those whose lives are impacted… Continue Reading Bishop Deb’s welcome to sojourners

Loving the stranger

KAY DeMOSS News Editor, Michigan Area The presidential campaigns and the terrorist attacks in France, Iraq  and Lebanon have put refugees and immigration in the headlines.

Gift give-away

The Rev. Faith Fowler describes how Cass Community changed their holiday practice from “Adopt-a-Family” to a “Christmas Store.”

Welcoming the refugee

SAMANTHA TIDBALL MinistryMatters.com This past September the body of a Syrian boy, Aylan Kurdi, was washed up on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. This horrific image put the Syrian… Continue Reading Welcoming the refugee