Tag: Resurrection
Hearts ablaze for justice
Eleven United Methodists embarked on a Civil Rights Pilgrimage across Michigan, learning the histories of marginalized communities and uncovering stories of resilience along the way.
Embracing our call to serve the world
During this Eastertide season, Beth Pelkey, Northern Skies District Co-Lay Leader, asks the laity to look around and remain open to the astounding ministry opportunities in our communities.
Our lives need new Easter energy
In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard shares some thoughts on how the resurrection gives us energy to love in a world where hatred and death threaten to disrupt and… Continue Reading Our lives need new Easter energy
Lake Louise comes back from ice storm
A three-day ice storm hit northern Michigan at the end of March. Lake Louise Christian Community forests were among three million woodland acres suffering the impact.
‘Death does not have the final word’
In this op-ed, Audra Hudson Stone and Jacob Stone ask us to listen to the cries we hear following natural disasters like the recent hurricanes and do our part to… Continue Reading ‘Death does not have the final word’
Hold on to enduring hope
Reflecting on Easter, Faith Timmons encourages us to trust in the resurrection hope we find in Jesus Christ when we experience fear and uncertainty.
Trust in the risen Christ
With the humanitarian crisis in Haiti in mind, Bishop David Bard asks us to live out our resurrection faith and labor for a more peaceful and just world.
Awaiting resurrection
Looking toward Easter, Bishop David Bard says evil causes us to yearn for a new world where hunger is a memory and war is ancient history.
Remembering a divine grace experience
Retired pastor Gordon Schleicher remembers a profound experience of God’s grace featuring a monarch butterfly and his trusty 35mm camera.
Walking to Emmaus and Annual Conference
As the Michigan Annual Conference gets closer, Bishop David Bard asks us to hold the gamut of emotions we will experience there and remember to look for Jesus in our… Continue Reading Walking to Emmaus and Annual Conference