Tag: Methodist History
Let’s do the ‘Holy Pokey’
Continuing our “America at 250” series of op-eds, Kay DeMoss tells the story of a Methodist church in the Upper Peninsula that knows how to party Wesley style.
Faithfulness and kindness
Rev. Russell L. Smith was recently honored as the holder of the Michigan Conference Cane, which celebrates the life and ministry of the conference’s oldest clergy member.
Doing the ‘ministry of memory’
In this interview, author and historian Dr. Ashley Boggan discusses her passion for history and what draws people to Methodism, and offers a sneak peek at what she’ll present to… Continue Reading Doing the ‘ministry of memory’
Tour to harness spirit of 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… Continue Reading Tour to harness spirit of Methodism
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.