Tag: UMCOR
Disaster kit rally begins September 10
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
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
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
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
Conference celebrates EngageMI churches
The Michigan Conference celebrates how many United Methodist congregations here in Michigan are leaders in mission through the EngageMI program.
Michigan churches engage in migration ministry
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.
Michigan ranks number 1 in mission
At the 2023 Annual Conference, the Michigan Conference was recognized as giving more to mission than any other annual conference.
Haiti flooding increases displacement, hunger
At least 42 dead, and over 13,000 displaced after flooding in Haiti on June 4. Support UMCOR’s programming in Haiti now through The Advance.
Spring kit rally plants ‘mission’ in Michigan hearts
STEP SIX: The Michigan Conference Disaster Response and Recovery Team mobilized a kit rally during April to help replenish supplies for our long-time partner, Midwest Mission Distribution Center in Pawnee,… Continue Reading Spring kit rally plants ‘mission’ in Michigan hearts
Early Response Team training set for June 10
Disasters strike suddenly. Prepare to serve neighbors in need by joining a volunteer-led Early Response Team. The next in-person training for Michigan United Methodists is June 10.