The sacred dance

As she says ‘Goodbye’ to Michigan, Bishop Laurie Haller celebrates the spirit of Aldersgate UMC in Grand Rapids.

Fowler, a Shining Light

The Rev. Faith Fowler, executive director of Cass Community Social Services and pastor of Cass Community UMC, will receive one of the Shining Light Regional Cooperation Awards.   NIRAJ WARIKOO Detroit Free… Continue Reading Fowler, a Shining Light

Sweet and Sour

The NOAH Project in downtown Detroit has been blessed with leadership by these four persons left to right: Amy Brown (Executive Director); Brandon Powell (former US2); Chelsea Spyres (former US2);… Continue Reading Sweet and Sour

Camp sows seeds of faith

Meet Paul Cogger, a Made-in-Michigan camp champion now serving as president of the Area’s Camp Board.

Departure time has come

Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey says thank you and goodbye to God’s people in the Michigan Area as she goes to retirement in Iowa.

“The Peter Principle”

Michigan’s new Assistant to the Bishop, the Rev. John Boley, shares his first blog in the series, “Drinking the Cup.”

Women make history

In 2016 The United Methodist Church elected the most women in any new class of bishops in its history, including Bishop Laurie A. Haller.

Bishop Bard to tour Area

The Michigan Area has three opportunities to meet Bishop David Bard and his family. Please note one date change. 

Words of hope

In the Gathering Sermon at the 2016 Annual Conference, Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey finds hope in the midst of all our fears.

UMC Baseball Night July 29

The 4th Annual Michigan UMC Baseball Night is Friday, July 29, 2016 at Comerica Park. Save the date and play ball.