Tag: Outreach

How to do church farmers market outreach

Over the last ten years, the U. S. Department of Agriculture has seen the number of farmers markets more than double across the country, and it is continuing to rise.… Continue Reading How to do church farmers market outreach

Free resources ReThink Easter

United Methodist Communications is offering free Easter door-hangers and invitation cards to churches that order by March 1.

Bishop visits Flint UMCs

MARK DOYAL Director of Communication, Michigan Area FLINT MI….Tucked in back hallways and stacked along the walls of nearly every room inside Lincoln Park United Methodist Church, Pastor Maurice Horne… Continue Reading Bishop visits Flint UMCs

Relief Kits go a long way

As she was volunteering at the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Sager Brown Supply Depot in Louisiana last week, Cynthia Root reflected on how, when it comes to relief… Continue Reading Relief Kits go a long way

Blessing goes to barns

ST. JOHNS, Michigan  (MIC) The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes. Sounds like Christmas Eve in Bethlehem, doesn’t it? Well, it was Ash Wednesday in mid-Michigan. Ellen Zienert, pastor of… Continue Reading Blessing goes to barns

Ministry for the long haul

Thank you to the many people who have responded to Bishop Deb’s appeal for the Flint Water Crisis. 

Cornerstone on fast track

The Rev. Len Wilson tracks large UM churches. Cornerstone UMC has been in his top 25 since 2011.

New life with PET

A simple invention has changed the lives of more than 50,000 people. It’s called a PET – Personal Energy Transport.

Perspective is everything

REV. MELANIE LEE CAREY Clergy Assistant to the Bishop Many years ago, I was given a large pair of novelty glasses with red frames like the ones pictured below. 

Find-A-Church is a tool for you

With 1,000 people visiting Find-A-Church each day, this online service offers congregations a no-cost opportunity for increased web presence and outreach.