Tag: John Wesley
Tour to harness spirit of early Methodism

Two Michigan UM clergy invite clergy and laity, age 40 and under, and clergy serving less than 10 years to join them on a Wesleyan Heritage Tour next April in the UK. Deadline to register is September 30.
Seeing history from another angle

In this devotional, Glenn Wagner shares a significant personal lesson he learned on the Fourth of July that can apply to the way we engage cross-culturally with one another.
‘Ready to order our conversation right’

As we enter annual conference season, Bishop David Bard reminds us of the value of conferencing and why the quality of our dialogue at such meetings is to be seasoned with grace.
Living our countercultural witness

Six lay and clergy members of the Michigan Conference share insights on ways to build a culture of kindness as Americans prepare to vote on November 5.
Congregations named as leaders in generosity

The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan recently honored four new Barrett Steward Leaders for their exemplary stewardship ministry and culture of generosity.
Wesley’s ‘three simple rules’ frame each day

Attendees of the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference spent time reflecting on John Wesley’s three simple rules: do no harm, do good, and stay in love with God.
‘Wesleyan vile-tality’: A call to UM renewal

Dr. Ashley Boggan D., a special guest at the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference, urged attendees to embrace a core aspect of their Wesleyan identity she calls “Wesleyan vile-tality.”
Doing good and doing justice

Bishop Julius Trimble, resident bishop of the Indiana Conference, preached during the Thursday worship service of the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Pastoral ponderings on hell

On Good Friday, when Christians around the world remember the tortured death of Jesus on the cross and his sacrifice for humanity, Glenn Wagner ponders the significance of hell for our lives and our witness.
Michigan pilgrims catch spirit of Wesley

A group of United Methodists from Michigan traveled to England to learn more about their Wesleyan heritage and how it continues to shape beliefs and inspire future mission.