Volunteer training set for October 26

Get the skills needed to join an UMCOR-certified Early Response Team (ERT) or a Volunteers in Mission (VIM) team. Training for both will be held at Saginaw: First UMC.

Being better friends and neighbors

Ember St. Amour reflects on her campus ministry’s spring break trip and what she learned about slowing down and being present with those you serve.

Love is hard work

As we approach Holy Week, Rev. Haley Hansen illuminates the story of Jesus washing the disciples’ feet and asks what it means for us to follow his example.

Places where service and camping intersect

Lake Louise will host a spring Volunteer Service Weekend, April 26-28, and two new summer camp options that combine the best parts of a mission trip and a camp week.

Make a difference and serve at Lake Louise

Church groups, families, and individuals are invited to Lake Louise Camp’s inaugural Make a Difference Day on April 29. You can also stay at the camp and join them for… Continue Reading Make a difference and serve at Lake Louise

Spring rally plants ‘mission’ in hearts

The Michigan Conference is mobilizing a disaster kit rally during April to help replenish supplies for our long-time partner, Midwest Mission.

Our summer interns transform the world

They are growing in faith by serving God’s people. The Summer Intern Program is an eight-week experience that places young adults in churches and non-profit sites around The Michigan Conference.

32 years of service with ASP

Once again in 2021, volunteers from Rockford United Methodist Church participated in Appalachia Service Project. Their work with ASP made homes warmer, safer, and drier.

Deaconess ‘walks with’ young people

Deaconess Amanda Mountain discerned her gifts for ministry. Pentecost is a time when everyone can pause and do just that.

Serving faithfully for 200 years

Effective mission crosses boundaries. That’s a keynote of the new book, Methodist mission at 200. Readers are encouraged to carry Christ’s love into a third century.