Tag: United Methodist Church
UMs under siege in Ukraine reach out
The year 2019 marked the 130th anniversary of Methodism in Eurasia. There are ten United Methodist church communities in Ukraine right now, doing what they can for neighbors under attack.
Rising above COVID with hope
Whether pandemic or endemic at this point, after two years, COVID leaves church leaders with challenges and opportunities. The third in a four-part series.
A world connected in Christ’s love
A reminder, from the Rev. Paul Perez and Bishop Edward Khegay, that “Christ can connect people across the deepest divisions imaginable.” Here are ways you can be a peacemaker today.
Denominational giving drops for 3rd year
The decline in UMC giving comes as COVID-19 continues its menace and a possible denominational separation is on the horizon.
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.”