Tag: migrant ministry
Apply now for a Mustard Seed Grant
The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan launches a pilot application process for UMCOR Mustard Seed Migration Grants. Local churches in Michigan are encouraged to apply.
Migrant needs open eyes, hearts
When University UMC in East Lansing learned that a program supporting first-generation university students whose parents are migrant workers had lost federal funding, they committed to raising money to help… Continue Reading Migrant needs open eyes, hearts
Stand with your immigrant neighbors
Local churches are taking steps to engage the immigration justice resources found through the Michigan Conference’s new Courageous Communities Project, and so can yours.
Immigration justice project takes off
Want to know how best to advocate for your immigrant neighbor? Register for the October 9 lunch and learn and discover the Michigan Conference’s new Courageous Communities Project.
Community celebrates farmworkers
Arcadia UMC helps to organize an annual appreciation dinner for migrant farmworkers in rural Manistee County to honor their contributions to the community.
Ministry to migrant communities grows
A new church start focused on the Latinx community is bringing God’s love to many families and children in the Greater Southwest District.
‘I’ll be home for Christmas’
In part two of this true story, Cheryl Bistayi reflects on her brief encounter with Vincent and wonders if he ever made it home to Honduras.
A tribute to Vincent, mi amigo
Cheryl Bistayi shares how she learned valuable faith lessons from an unlikely friendship with a sojourner during Christmas. This is the first half of a two-part story.
JFON rebrands all network affiliates
STEP THREE: Justice for Our Neighbors Michigan, one of 19 JFON affiliates, announces a new name—Immigration Law & Justice Michigan—coupled with an enduring passion for mission. Continue Reading JFON rebrands all network affiliates
JFON-MI rebrands, recommits to mission
Justice for Our Neighbors Michigan announces a new name—Immigration Law & Justice Michigan—coupled with an enduring passion for mission.