Tag: United Methodist Church
From Michigan to Kentucky with love
Red Bird Mission has been sharing the love of Jesus Christ in southeastern Kentucky since 1921. Michigan Methodists have been a significant part of that century’s worth of caring ministry.
The Great Commission means us!
Laura Witkowski asks, “It is possible that we have focused more on the making rather than the being” of discipleship? She invites all to a Zoom conversation on the Great… Continue Reading The Great Commission means us!
Celebrating UM’s incubation fabric
“Incubation knits together a culture of risk-taking, including people’s passions, needed resources, and some cheerleading,” says Lisa Batten, the Coordinator of Young Adult Initiatives for the Michigan Conference.
FAQ focuses on future of The UMC
A PDF and 23-minute video, “Blessing One Another,” have been created by The Michigan Conference from an FAQ focusing on the impact the next General Conference will have on local… Continue Reading FAQ focuses on future of The UMC
MI Conf to raise dollars for BSA Survivor Trust Fund
The $3 billion Survivor Trust Fund will be used to compensate persons alleged to have experienced abuse while in Scouting. The United Methodist Church’s contribution is $30 million.
New day for United Methodist Men
Greg Arnold, new leader of United Methodist Men, states “a mission to equip every connected man and youth to become effective disciples.”
Looking for Michigan ‘packages of love’
“Evangelism can only be seen in a person. We need to become a package of love …” Nominations are now open for the Harry Denman and the One Matters awards… Continue Reading Looking for Michigan ‘packages of love’
Debate over church future heats up
In March the Commission on General Conference will determine whether the assembly will meet later this year. In the meantime, various groups continue to make plans for the future.
A United Methodist ‘schism’?
The Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr., considers the possible schism in the denomination and concludes the best outcome is, “holding on to the hand of Jesus Christ.”
Bishops call for equal voting rights
Citing the two viruses of COVID and Racism, the United Methodist Council of Bishops calls the church “to pledge ourselves to the fullest expansion of voting rights.”