Tag: Recovery
2023 Disaster Preparedness Rally
Natural disasters can strike anytime, and the Michigan Conference Disaster Response Team is ready to mobilize and respond quickly and efficiently. The team plans year-round to ensure we are prepared… Continue Reading 2023 Disaster Preparedness Rally
Innovative daycare supports addiction recovery
Battle Creek: First UMC is working closely with The Haven of Rest Ministries on an innovative childcare program that offers a safe space for children of families struggling with addiction.
Be ready to help when disasters strike
“We are not called to do it alone.” Carol Blair Bouse encourages local churches to network with others when disasters come to their communities.
Basic Emergency Response Training – CANCELED
*** This event has been canceled. Check events for a new date coning soon *** Basic Emergency Response Training will take place Oct 24 at Cornerstone UMC in Caledonia. ERT… Continue Reading Basic Emergency Response Training – CANCELED
Flood recovery moves forward
Case Managers will be trained by UMCOR in July to assist in the Long Term Recovery Group plans for helping individuals and families achieve a new normal from last month’s… Continue Reading Flood recovery moves forward
Early Responder reports in Gladwin
Michigan United Methodists have been giving aid in the Great Lakes Bay Region since flooding occurred on May 19. Early Responders lay the foundation for the months of recovery efforts… Continue Reading Early Responder reports in Gladwin
Lend a hand across the water
You have seen the devastation the water left in Sanford, Midland, and elsewhere. The Michigan Conference Disaster Response team offers ways you can help with clean-up and care for neighbors.
Puerto Rico recovers from quakes
Puerto Rico has trembled in a series of earthquakes over the holidays. Gifts to Advance #901670 will support relief efforts by UMCOR and REHACE.
Advent gifts heal disasters’ pain
Again this Advent, Bishop David Bard asks The Michigan Conference to help heal human suffering with generous contributions to disaster recovery efforts both around the world and across the state.
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.