Conference Design Team update

       The New Conference Design Team met on October 8 at the Michigan Area Ministry Center in Lansing.  Attendance, commitment, and enthusiasm of team members remain high.

Drive goes global

The Michigan Area Haiti Task Force and the Drive Ministry of the Ames United Methodist Church are pleased to announce a new partnership!  Drive is a computer recycling ministry of… Continue Reading Drive goes global

Home Words Bound

BENTON HEISLER Director of Connectional Ministries, WMC        My wife and I enjoy watching the various “fixer upper” shows on the DIY or HGTV channels.  At some point in the… Continue Reading Home Words Bound

Letter from Bishop Deb

Dear Friends, Since the 2015 Annual Conference, our two conferences have experienced some great ‘highs’, and some painful ‘lows’. We celebrated across the state and across the denomination, with the… Continue Reading Letter from Bishop Deb

Town and Country Retreat

The 40th Town and Country Circuit Rider Retreat is set to take place Nov. 2-4 in West Branch, MI. Keynote speaker, the Rev. Peggy Paige, will explore the theme, “Small… Continue Reading Town and Country Retreat

Sticks and stones

Fall is truly my favorite time of the year.  Each year, I can’t wait for it to arrive!  I love the colors. I love the cool, crisp days and the… Continue Reading Sticks and stones

Hispanic Heritage month begins

     National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed in the United States from September 15 – October 15, celebrates the culture and traditions of Hispanic Americans. Resonating a strong commitment to family,… Continue Reading Hispanic Heritage month begins

Michigan Area clarifies information on Mikita

SEPT 09, 2015…In an effort to engage in factual conversations on difficult topics, the Michigan Area today released information related to Ms. Ginny Mikita. Because Ms. Mikita is not an… Continue Reading Michigan Area clarifies information on Mikita

Clergy Women’s Retreat

Clergywomen are invited to Lake Louise, November 15-17, 2015 for a time of spiritual growth and renewal. Women elders, deacons, and local pastors will step back from the busyness of competing demands… Continue Reading Clergy Women’s Retreat

Design Team work begins

REV. MARSHA M. WOOLLEY Co-Chair Design Team        The 29-member Design Team, named by Bishop Kiesey for creation of the new annual conference (which will bring together the West Michigan… Continue Reading Design Team work begins