Tag: Volunteers
Help needed for flood clean-up
It’s time to put boots on the ground in Greater Detroit to help with the clean-up after flooding last weekend. Here are two opportunities for volunteers able to serve.
UM Men rebuilding together
A one-day rebuild is being sponsored by Michigan UM Men on Saturday, September 18. Men from across Michigan are invited to sign up.
A deaconess in the kitchen
5loaves2fishnmi operates out of Leland Community United Methodist Church under the direction of Michelle and Bill White. This deaconess and home missioner nourish the bodies and souls in their community.
Deacon engages volunteers in mission
Deacon Sue Pethoud serves as the Church and Community Relations Liaison for Cass Community Social Services in Detroit. Her biggest joy is coordinating thousands of volunteers who come to the… Continue Reading Deacon engages volunteers in mission
Michigan UMs help in flood response
Response to the May 19 flooding in the Great Lakes Bay Region is underway. United Methodists across Michigan are packing Cleaning Buckets, feeding volunteers, mucking-out basements, and more.
JFON-MI ‘still standing’ with neighbors
Justice For Our Neighbors-Kalamazoo is still standing with their clients, safely and effectively, during the threat of the health crisis.
Easter triumphs over virus and storms
COVID-19 is making life hard around the world. And spring storms don’t take a COVID-break. At present, UMCOR calls for money not volunteers to keep all safe in disasters’ wake.
Cares Act provides loans to churches
Pews across the country are empty as safety measures are observed for COVID-19. The federal Cares Act provides relief for financial pressure. Assistants will soon be ready to help churches… Continue Reading Cares Act provides loans to churches
Community outreach during COVID-19
Concerning the precautions churches are taking around the spread of the coronavirus, here are things to keep in mind when doing ministry with the neighbors in your community.
Get involved in GC 2020
Pages, marshals, choirs, and worship liturgy are needed for the 2020 General Conference meeting May 5-15 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Interested? Here’s how to apply.