Tag: UMCOR
Reimagining mission in the U.S.
![Head of Global Ministries speaking at conference](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/mission_consultation_1.jpg)
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
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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
![Church members helping clean up after a flood](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ats_blitz_1.jpg)
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
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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
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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.
After the Storm to host volunteer blitz
![Helping neighbors in Detroit](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ats_blitz_TOP.jpg)
From October 1-7, After the Storm urges churches and individuals to come to Detroit to help flood survivors improve the health of their homes.
Disaster kit rally begins September 10
![Volunteer packing a Home Care Kit](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/kit_rally_1.png)
The Michigan Conference prepares for a fall disaster kit rally, September 10 through October 22, as it begins a season of transition in disaster response ministry leadership.
JFON-MI rebrands, recommits to mission
![ILJ-MI new logo](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ilj-mi_TOP.png)
Justice for Our Neighbors Michigan announces a new name—Immigration Law & Justice Michigan—coupled with an enduring passion for mission.
Midwest Mission opens Iowa location
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Over 200 people attended the opening of Midwest Mission’s second campus in Jefferson, IA, including Iowa Bishop Kennetha Bigham-Tsai.
Michigan’s EngageMI gifts lead UMC
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STEP THREE: In 2022 Michigan churches’ contributions through EngageMI increased by 38%. We led the denomination in giving to national and international advance projects. Continue Reading Michigan’s EngageMI gifts lead UMC