ILJ-MI celebrates 20 years

PART B: Michigan Projects — At the helm of Immigration Law & Justice Michigan, Julie Powers gives thanks for the nonprofit’s United Methodist roots and casts a vision for 2025 and beyond. Continue Reading ILJ-MI celebrates 20 years

ILJ-MI celebrates 20 years

At the helm of Immigration Law & Justice Michigan, Julie Powers gives thanks for the nonprofit’s United Methodist roots and casts a vision for 2025 and beyond.

‘Be open for miracles to happen’

Through Christlike acts of love, Leland Community UMC is building relationships with their refugee and migrant neighbors and bridging the gap between cultures.

Michigan churches help settle refugees

STEP SIX: Two Michigan United Methodist churches utilized Mustard Seed Migration Grants to begin new ministries to refugee neighbors. October 1 is the deadline for the 2023 grant cycle. Continue Reading Michigan churches help settle refugees

JFON rebrands all network affiliates

STEP THREE: Justice for Our Neighbors Michigan, one of 19 JFON affiliates, announces a new name—Immigration Law & Justice Michigan—coupled with an enduring passion for mission. Continue Reading JFON rebrands all network affiliates

JFON-MI rebrands, recommits to mission

Justice for Our Neighbors Michigan announces a new name—Immigration Law & Justice Michigan—coupled with an enduring passion for mission.

Michigan churches engage in migration ministry

Two Michigan United Methodist churches utilized Mustard Seed Migration Grants to begin new ministries to refugee neighbors. October 1 is the deadline for the 2023 grant cycle.

Refugee student journeys to Michigan

Through a string of United Methodist connections, a young refugee finds his way from Ukraine to Michigan’s Adrian College to begin a new life out of the ashes of war… Continue Reading Refugee student journeys to Michigan

French UMC feeds their neighbors in Detroit

STEP TWO: French UMC in Detroit cares for refugees and asylum seekers in their community. They prepare a monthly dinner of traditional African foods for those in the Freedom House… Continue Reading French UMC feeds their neighbors in Detroit

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.