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Tag: Justice

Advocacy Day 2024 to address mental health

People walking from the Michigan State Capitol

The Michigan Conference announces Advocacy Day 2024, to be held March 13 in Lansing, and the topic is mental health care access.

All UMs called to celebrate Juneteenth

Juneteenth image

Monday, 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 challenge… Continue Reading All UMs called to celebrate Juneteenth

Get up and move for hunger relief

Woman running in a race

Lace up your shoes and get moving for a great cause by participating in the 7th annual 5K for child hunger relief this June during Annual Conference.

Peace with Justice Offering

This Peace with Justice toolkit helps you support ministries of reconciliation.

UMs in Nigeria distribute 50 tricycles

Nigerians receiving tricycles donated through United Methodist partnership.

A partnership between the United Methodist Southern Nigeria Conference and the Beautiful Gate Handicap Center recently improved the lives of people with mobility issues.

New series explores how UMs value life

United Methodist Communications has created a new series of stories that weaves together a comprehensive look at United Methodists’ official life-centered ethic with real-life examples of how the church embodies… Continue Reading New series explores how UMs value life

Celebrating a $2 million Easter gift

Rev. Rick Blunt in front of Okemos Community Church.

The Okemos Community Church recently surprised 3,660 Michigan families when each received a letter informing them that their medical debt had been covered by the church. In total, the congregation… Continue Reading Celebrating a $2 million Easter gift

Women of faith unite as global sisterhood

Women's choir from Fiji sing during Assembly 2022.

Michigan women speak out on their experiences at this year’s United Women in Faith Assembly as women of faith from all over the world gathered for a time of renewal… Continue Reading Women of faith unite as global sisterhood

S. Africa’s Bishop Storey visits Michigan

Similar to candle used by Peter Story at Central Methodist Church

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.

Sacred Worth book about Dr. Martin Luther King

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.

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