Sugar Crash sweetens summer for Melvindale kids

Twenty children in Melvindale, near Detroit, participate in a summer outreach program called Sugar Crash, hosted by Centro Familiar Cristiano United Methodist Church.

Spending summer with God

Summer is just around the corner, always a time of engagement for Michigan United Methodists of all ages. Here are some opportunities for learning and serving.

Youth ministry beyond Zoom fatigue

“Zoom creates a sense of dread for many and can make even the best-planned activities fall flat.” Christy Miller-White offers alternatives.

Camps offer early bird savings

The three United Methodist camps in Michigan invite children, youth, and adults to summer adventures in faith, fun, and friendship.

Summer is coming at UM camps

Wondering what to give that special person for Christmas? How about a chance to renew, recreate, and reconnect at a United Methodist camp? There are opportunities for all ages in … Continue Reading Summer is coming at UM camps

Happening at Michigan camps

Michigan Area United Methodist Camps invite individuals and families to rest, relax, have fun, or volunteer in August and September.

Finding God at Motown Mission

“I have these expectations that I want God to fill,” says Jacinta Kreiner. Her summer experience at Motown Mission required faith and patient waiting upon the Lord.

GAP volunteers serve West Branch

GAP (God’s Awesome People) is a summer program for kids hosted at West Branch UMC. Looking ahead to GAP 2020 … can a volunteer team from your church come and… Continue Reading GAP volunteers serve West Branch

Why I take my kids to church

A busy mother talks about why she and her kids overcome the temptation to be “Mattress Methodists” on Sunday morning.

How I spent my summer vacation

As summer reaches its highpoint, the Rev. Dr. Margie Crawford encourages everyone to consider a vacation that includes some opportunities to learn, grow, and share the Good News with others.