Tag: Ministry Shares
Giving trends on the rise
The Michigan Conference shares a midyear update on giving to Ministry Shares and on how connectional giving is going so far across The United Methodist Church.
Celebrate our ministry together
The 2026 Annual Report, available in booklet and video formats, summarizes the impact local churches have when they give generously to the Michigan Conference through Ministry Shares.
‘Help us feed our neighbors’
Nearly 300 United Methodists and friends journeyed to Lansing for Advocacy Day to urge continued state funding for food security programs.
Ministry Shares up in 2025
The Michigan Conference celebrates increased financial giving in 2025 and thanks local churches for their commitment to connectional ministry within our conference and beyond.
Welcoming all God’s children
PART A: Ministry Shares — Campus ministries, supported through Ministry Shares, share God’s love and help young adult believers grow in faith and walk in the light. Continue Reading Welcoming all God’s children
2025 Ministry Shares due December 31
The Michigan Conference celebrates the generous giving of local churches with a year-to-date update on Ministry Shares giving and reminds churches to submit any final 2025 payments by December 31.
See what we do together
The 2025 Annual Report summarizes the impact local churches make when they give generously to the Michigan Conference through Ministry Shares.
Glimpses of a new vision for shared ministry
Despite financial challenges, United Methodists in Michigan are claiming a new season of ministry that is before them through creativity and renewed mission.
From challenge to clarity
Having weathered a shifting cultural and religious landscape, Michigan UMs are beginning to reclaim their denominational heritage with hearts of passion and generosity.
Investment needed in shared ministry
Declining Ministry Shares are challenging the Michigan Conference’s ability to sustain our shared mission, impacting ministries that serve communities in Michigan and beyond.