Tag: Justice
UMs celebrate Juneteenth

This Sunday, June 19, is Juneteenth, which celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. Find ways to honor this day in your congregation as we live out the… Continue Reading UMs celebrate Juneteenth
S. Africa’s Bishop Storey visits Michigan

Bishop Peter Storey, one of the world’s significant Christian leaders, encouraged efforts to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world during a recent visit in Michigan.
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.
Always now and not yet

Now is the time to remember that Christmas “light, grace, hope, joy, peace, and love will soon arrive into the world, break into it and break through all that might… Continue Reading Always now and not yet
Father prepares son for racial injustice

The Rev. Dr. Byron Thomas, the senior pastor of Ben Hill United Methodist Church in Atlanta, calls on every white father to teach his children about racial injustice.
Steps toward Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism

Bishop David Bard has invited every Michigan United Methodist congregation to take steps to engage in a study of Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism during the coming year.
Engaging in justice and mission

The June 4, 2021 session of the Michigan Annual Conference featured various reports with a focus on Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism, justice, mission, and Michigan Conference’s connection to United Methodists around the globe.
Deaconess ‘walks with’ young people

Deaconess Amanda Mountain discerned her gifts for ministry. Pentecost is a time when everyone can pause and do just that.
Let’s advocate for paths to citizenship

The Rev. Paul Perez reflects on the privileges of U.S. citizenship and invites United Methodists to support campaigns aiding undocumented immigrants.
A deaconess in the kitchen

5loaves2fishnmi operates out of Leland Community United Methodist Church under the direction of Michelle and Bill White. This deaconess and home missioner nourish the bodies and souls in their community.