Tag: Methodist History
Listen to the voice of Henry Bibb
A Black Methodist voice from the past has much to teach us about how to be a messenger of both judgment and grace to a church moving toward racial justice.
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.
Road-trip through Michigan Methodist history, part 2
Take a trip through the Lower and Upper Peninsulas, visiting four places and learning about the people that have made them important to Michigan United Methodist history.
Road-trip through Michigan Methodist history, part 1
Take a virtual road trip through the Great Lakes State visiting key places that have shaped our United Methodist history and continue to form our faith.
Passing the cane, honoring the ministry
Rev. Ted Halsted follows the death of Rev. Joy Arthur as the Holder of the Michigan Conference Cane, which honors the oldest clergy member of the conference and continues a… Continue Reading Passing the cane, honoring the ministry
GC2019 and Methodist History
The history of The United Methodist Church and its predecessor denominations offers some insights on what the future might hold.
UM sight-seeing
These U.S. sites can help United Methodists remember their heritage and celebrate today’s mission.
How to make disciples
The Oxford Holy Club is the scene of this 1st of 3 part series on making disciples the Wesley way.
Early voice for women’s rights
Meet Frances Willard, in her day “the most widely-known and loved Methodist woman since Susanna Wesley.”
Amazing Wesleyan Women
During Women’s History Month we lift up women who changed the course of the Methodist movement.