Tag: Outreach
Sugar Crash sweetens summer for Melvindale kids
Twenty children in Melvindale, near Detroit, participate in a summer outreach program called Sugar Crash, hosted by Centro Familiar Cristiano United Methodist Church.
Doing our best for God
The fourth in a series of reflections on life and faith during the COVID-19 era by District Superintendents of The Michigan Conference. The Rev. LuAnn Rourke shares how God and… Continue Reading Doing our best for God
Go to college outside the box
Worship services and VIM trips are traditional ways churches involve college students. Step outside the box with these seven ideas from ResourceUMC?
She makes ‘big dreams look easy’
A video produced by United Methodist Communications shares the dreams of a creative Architect for God, the Rev. Faith Fowler, pastor of Cass Community UMC in Detroit.
Follow up with Easter Sunday visitors
ResourceUMC.org website is filled with resources for ministry and mission like these tips for after-Easter outreach to your holiday guests.
Relationships help overcome addiction
Relationships heal. That’s the focus of this second article in a series about WV churches dealing with the opioid crisis.
Michigan Roundtables coming mid-March
The Michigan Conference Office of Congregational Vibrancy is hosting five opportunities around Michigan to learn how to connect with new people and revitalize your church.
Time to update Find-a-Church
Find-a-Church is a resource that helps people in your community connect with you. Is your Church Profile up to date? Learn how to enhance your visibility online.
Heritage District dialogue
At the beginning of a new year, the superintendent of the Heritage District finds ancient wisdom about community to be good counsel for Michigan disciples.
Sending signals of unwelcome
What are the fourteen obstacles that can make some people bypass your church or not return after their first visit? Eric Seiberling provides a checklist.