Each drop does matter

Having access to clean water is vital to life for people all over the world. As we approach Earth Day on April 22, Cheryl Bistayi reflects on this and challenges… Continue Reading Each drop does matter

Building sandcastles, sharing faith

Dylan Mulligan loves to build sandcastles. For this Georgia Sandman, his handiwork is “more than an activity I enjoyed. It became about taking that talent to glorify God.”

Love the earth while staying home

Here are a dozen ideas for changing our behaviors for the good of the earth while we engage in physical distancing at home and outdoors.

Haiti Covenant Partners confront COVID-19

The Haiti Covenant Partners of the Michigan Conference are concerned about the country’s vulnerability to COVID-19. Chronic poverty, hunger, and cultural practices are challenges to the prevention of the disease.

Unite for global water justice

The Global Water Justice Summit aims at greater appreciation for water and everyday access to it. The goal is to consider that a missional commitment for the North Central Jurisdiction.

Surf’s up and God is there

Reflecting on scripture and a classic rock song, Surf’s Up, Bishop David Bard invites everyone into God’s creative work in the world and in the church.

Water trials

World Water Day was observed March 22, 2019. The Rev. Bill Wylie-Kellermann spoke at a Water Day event in Detroit that addressed Michigan’s water concerns.

‘We thank God we are alive’

United Methodists gathered at an ecumenical service to support cyclone survivors as relief efforts ramped up in the hardest-hit areas of Mozambique. 

Michigan making news

A water give-away in Flint and the free store on Kalamazoo’s eastside, made the news this past week as churches that connect with the needs of neighbors.

Help provide water for first peoples

UMCOR WASH is committed to continuing work with the water needs of indigenous communities. Your gift will bring new life.