Tornado recovery now underway in Portage, MI

PART B: After the Storm, the Michigan Conference’s long-term disaster recovery affiliate, needs your help as they aid neighbors impacted by recent tornadoes that have devastated our state. Continue Reading Tornado recovery now underway in Portage, MI

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

Michigan tornadoes inspire response

STEP 2: Marshall and Grand Blanc UMCs reached out to their communities following recent tornadoes, providing examples of how churches can be prepared for and respond to disasters. Continue Reading Michigan tornadoes inspire response

Michigan tornadoes inspire response

Marshall and Grand Blanc UMCs reached out to their communities following recent tornadoes, providing examples of how churches can be prepared for and respond to disasters.

Disaster recovery, training set for April 15-19

After the Storm and the Michigan Conference co-sponsor a volunteer week to assist flood survivors in Detroit and provide Early Response Team basic training.

Reimagining mission in the U.S.

Nearly 250 United Methodist mission leaders from 53 U.S. annual conferences met to discern ways to reimagine, reinvent, and reignite mission work in the U.S.

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

After the Storm hosts volunteer blitz

STEP TWO: From October 1-7, After the Storm urged churches and individuals to come to Detroit to help flood survivors improve the health of their homes. Continue Reading After the Storm hosts volunteer blitz

NCJ bishops lead the way in mission

Bishops from the North Central Jurisdiction recently experienced the work done by ministry partner Midwest Mission by participating in hands-on mission projects.

ERT training scheduled for November 18

The Michigan Conference seeks volunteers to become UMCOR-certified early responders by attending a one-day Early Response Team training next month. Register by November 8.