Tag: United Methodist Women
Deaconess serves in downtown Detroit
Deaconess Anne Hillman is in ministry on the staff at Detroit Central UMC. She is one of four deaconesses currently serving in the Michigan Conference.
UMCH dreams big in Grand Rapids
United Methodist Community House (UMCH) in Grand Rapids is set to build a new facility that will serve children and seniors thanks to a $1 million grant from the State.
General Agencies cutting back
Faced with an ongoing pandemic and denominational uncertainty, United Methodist general agencies are reducing staff while trying to stay true to their missions.
Genevieve “Jenny” E. Kroeze
Mrs. Genevieve “Jenny” Elaine Kroeze, age 72 of Fremont, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Tuesday evening, November 10, 2020. Jenny was born on March 10, 1948… Continue Reading Genevieve “Jenny” E. Kroeze
UMW rock despite COVID-19
Women of the district and conference UMW connected through ZOOM in 2020 to get their annual celebrations and business done.
Olga G. Tafolla
Olga Guiomar (Gonzalez) Tafolla passed away peacefully surrounded by the loving voices of family in Tucson, Arizona on September 4, 2020. She would have been 98 on October 14, 2020.… Continue Reading Olga G. Tafolla
United Methodist Women equip voters
This UMW podcast helps voters prayerfully develop questions to ask candidates at all levels of elections this fall. Vote informed.
Liberian women rise above COVID
UMW in Liberia is training women to make soaps and sanitary pads to generate income and provide needed products in rural villages.
Jennifer C. Rogers
Jennifer Charlene Rogers, age 61, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. Jennifer was a former Detroit Annual Conference temporary employee, filling in as… Continue Reading Jennifer C. Rogers
Michigan women elected UMW leaders
Jurisdictions are voting online to elect leaders to the National United Methodist Women, who will serve for the next four years.