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See children transforming worship

Worship for children

The Making Meaning Together initiative is impacting how churches create spaces for meaningful worship for children. Read about the transformation underway in Michigan and apply by October 12 to become… Continue Reading See children transforming worship

Creating a Culture of Renewal® MI Conference Watch Party

Tuesday, August 25, 1:30 – 2:45pm ET Learn more and get your questions answered. Creating a Culture of Renewal 1-Sheet 2026 Creating a Culture of Renewal Trifold 2026 Link to… Continue Reading Creating a Culture of Renewal® MI Conference Watch Party

MI Conference United Women in Faith 8th Annual Celebration

When:  October 16 – 17, 2026 Location: Hope United Methodist Church, 26275 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48076 Theme:  “UNSTOPPABLE:  Bold Together!” Message: “The Boldness of Deborah” Click for flyer with… Continue Reading MI Conference United Women in Faith 8th Annual Celebration

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Praying over children's Bibles

Join the Making Meaning Together initiative, a growing community of partner churches already engaged in creating meaningful worship experiences for children.

Dare to Dream Like Jesus Workshop

DARE to Dream Like Jesus Workshop The DARE to Dream Like Jesus Workshop with guest speaker Rebekah Simon-Peter will be held at Saginaw First UMC (4790 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw, MI 48638-6242)… Continue Reading Dare to Dream Like Jesus Workshop

Make worship meaningful for children

Making Meaning Together, an initiative of the Michigan and Rio Texas Conferences, seeks partner churches for 2027. Sign up for one of the online informational gatherings on April 29 or… Continue Reading Make worship meaningful for children

Conference partnership gives updates

Making Meaning Together, a grant-funded initiative to nurture children in worship and prayer, announces its 2026 church partners and provides several important updates.

Bishop announces listening tour

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On November 23, Bishop David Bard begins a four-stop tour to hear from people following significant changes in The United Methodist Church.

Conference partnership receives Lilly grant

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The Michigan and Rio Texas Conferences will use a $1.25 million Lilly Endowment grant to fund an initiative to help congregations nurture children through worship and prayer.

Walther hired as new benefits director

The Michigan Conference announces the hiring of the Rev. Joel Walther as the new Director of Benefits and Coordinator of Human Resources.