Conference embraces fearless spirit

On the heels of a historic General Conference, United Methodists embrace a fearless spirit of renewed mission and ministry at the 2024 Michigan Annual Conference.

Happy birthday, Church!

Pentecost is this Sunday, May 19. Rev. Faith Timmons reviews the history behind this annual celebration of the coming of the Holy Spirit following Jesus’ ascension. She then encourages us… Continue Reading Happy birthday, Church!

Pentecostal squabbles

John E. Harnish reflects on how he finds great comfort in knowing that the Holy Spirit can still work through our very human church with all its squabbles to bring… Continue Reading Pentecostal squabbles

Worship and music help make disciples

The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Wilson, the featured teacher at the 2021 Michigan Annual Conference, took members across time and space to expand their understandings of worship and music.

Happy Birthday, Church!

This year the church celebrates Pentecost, the 50th day after Easter, on May 23. It’s a time to claim and live out the spiritual gifts God has given.

Pentecost pinwheels turn in Howell

The COVID-19 pandemic has now claimed three church seasons. Volunteers marked Pentecost with the delivery of 300 red pinwheels as a reminder the Spirit of First UMC Howell is alive… Continue Reading Pentecost pinwheels turn in Howell

From children’s song to church anthem

“We Are the Church” is a song for Pentecost, yet the hymn almost didn’t make it into the latest version of The United Methodist Hymnal. 

Speaking in new tongues at Pentecost

Bishop David Bard reflects on the coronavirus pandemic and catastrophic flooding in this Pentecost message to the Michigan Conference.

Why does Pentecost matter to me?

Count 50 days from Easter and you arrive at Pentecost, a day that many call the birthday of the Christian Church. This year Pentecost is celebrated on June 9th.

Christ is King … or not

“Are you King of the Jews?” Jack Harnish ponders Pilate’s question on the day known as Christ the King Sunday.