Tag: Refugee Resettlement
Make dreams take flight with the aid of HAPI and CWS

STEP FOUR: Michigan churches can welcome Haitian young adults looking for refuge and opportunities by sponsoring their resettlement through Church World Service. HAPI, Haitian Assets for Peace, is assisting this… Continue Reading Make dreams take flight with the aid of HAPI and CWS
Make their dreams take flight

Churches can welcome Haitian young adults looking for refuge and opportunities by sponsoring their resettlement through Church World Service’s expanded programming.
Celebrating United Methodist connections

Sonya Luna reflects on her time working for the Michigan Conference and thanks God for the many wonderful connections that have sustained her.
Church helps resettle 121 Afghan refugees

Over the course of a year, Birmingham and Berkley First UMC helped furnish 34 homes that now house 121 Afghan refugees in the Detroit metropolitan area.
Troy: Big Beaver delivers new starts

Troy: Big Beaver UMC has started a Furnishings for Our Neighbors project assisting refugees and asylees by providing household items to furnish their first homes in the United States.
Churches welcome Afghan arrivals

United Methodist congregations across the state continue to raise funds and collect household goods to welcome Afghan arrivals to Michigan.
Rejoicing in Connection

The English Speaking UMC in Prague is a powerful expression of The Connection of The United Methodist Church. A rich mix of languages, nationalities, and cultures come together to glorify… Continue Reading Rejoicing in Connection
He’s doing ‘the unusual’ in South Wyoming

South Wyoming is home to one of The Michigan Conference’s newest congregations. Meet Pastor Banza Mukalay leader of Restoration Community Church UMC. They want people to “leave this place blessed… Continue Reading He’s doing ‘the unusual’ in South Wyoming
‘Refuge Lansing’ inspires

World Refugee Day is June 20. Michigan congregations are encouraged to learn and act.
All faith prayer vigil connects community

United Methodists were among those gathered for prayer at the Greater Lansing Islamic Society on Feb. 20.