What is your dream for God’s creation?

Inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr., we must cast a vision for a healthy, equitable, and inclusive future for God’s creation and then work to bring it about. Here are… Continue Reading What is your dream for God’s creation?

New Greater Detroit DS announced

The Rev. Dr. Darryl Totty will soon begin service as the superintendent of the Greater Detroit District, as the Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr. goes to Birmingham/Berkley First as their… Continue Reading New Greater Detroit DS announced

Michael Perez, Jr.

From: Greater Detroit District— Waterford: Trinity/Clawson UMC’s … To: East Winds District — Halsey/South Mundy UMC.  This full-time appointment is effective July 1, 2022.

Charles S. G. Boayue, Jr.

From: Superintendent Greater Detroit District … To: Greater Detroit District — Birmingham-Berkley First UMCs, Senior Pastor. This full-time appointment is effective July 1, 2022.

Rev. Daniel W. “Dan” Biteman, Jr.

Daniel W. “Dan” Biteman, Jr., 64, of Union City, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 28, 2022. Dan was born August 24, 1957 in Coldwater, Michigan… Continue Reading Rev. Daniel W. “Dan” Biteman, Jr.

A United Methodist ‘schism’?

The Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr., considers the possible schism in the denomination and concludes the best outcome is, “holding on to the hand of Jesus Christ.”

Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr.

Rev. David Brewster Nelson, Jr. age 87, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Alma, MI. David was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on August… Continue Reading Rev. David B. Nelson, Jr.

Telling the story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Sacred Worth book series tells the story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and others with “the hope that children may grow to see themselves and all others as… Continue Reading Telling the story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Theodore J. Stuvel, Jr.

Theodore J. Stuvel, Jr. of Burton, age 91, died peacefully on Monday, November 15, 2021, at his residence. Theodore was born in Flint, Michigan on July 8, 1930, the son… Continue Reading Theodore J. Stuvel, Jr.

Deaf are alive with musical gifts

It’s a natural assumption that deaf and hard-of-hearing people have no interest in music, writes the Rev. Leo Yates Jr. He encourages churches to consider the musical contributions that community… Continue Reading Deaf are alive with musical gifts