Tag: United Methodist History
A Methodist circuit rider’s mustard seed
A scenic road at the tip of the Keweenaw bears the Brockway name. Rev. Jeremy Peters explains how it leads back to Flint’s oldest congregation and the circuit rider who… Continue Reading A Methodist circuit rider’s mustard seed
UM historian to visit Michigan
David Worthington, the Global Ambassador of Methodist Heritage Sites, will be sharing how our Methodist story shapes our mission today at Big Rapids: First UMC on October 9 and 12.… Continue Reading UM historian to visit Michigan
Listen to the voice of Henry Bibb
A Black Methodist voice from the past has much to teach us about how to be a messenger of both judgment and grace to a church moving toward racial justice.
Reclaiming the history behind Mother’s Day
Did you know the idea for a day to honor all mothers was started by faithful Methodist women? Rev. Faith Timmons looks at the holiday’s humble beginnings and thanks God… Continue Reading Reclaiming the history behind Mother’s Day
Road-trip through Michigan Methodist history, part 1
Take a virtual road trip through the Great Lakes State visiting key places that have shaped our United Methodist history and continue to form our faith.
Wesley brothers report church history
What if John and Charles Wesley had smartphones? This new animated video presents church history.