Tag: Young Adults
Being ourselves and living different
![Youth choir at church conference](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/youth_2023_TOP.jpg)
Young people from around the United Methodist connection, including one from Michigan, reflect on the ‘life-changing’ Youth 2023, held in Florida.
Investing in sacred space on campus
![College students at a service project in Mississippi](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/campus_ministries_TOP.jpg)
Campus ministries are fearless leaders in building innovative, come-as-you-are faith communities as they flex and adapt to the unique challenges facing young adults today.
Young adult mission journeys set for 2024
![Children playing with a parachute.](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/discover_mission_TOP.jpg)
Young adults, ages 18-35, seeking short-term, cultural immersion experiences abroad can join an upcoming UMVIM Discover … Mission journey.
Jesus was a public educator
![Passion play with Jesus healing a man](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/public_teacher_TOP.png)
Throughout Lent, campus ministry leaders will provide devotions based on the Gospel lectionary scriptures. Jeff Williams, Chair of the Division of Higher Education and Campus Ministry, looks to the example… Continue Reading Jesus was a public educator
Giving God the glory
![Sunrise over water](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/glory_god_TOP.png)
Throughout Lent, campus ministry leaders will provide devotions based on the Gospel lectionary scriptures. Nancy Janisch from United Campus Christian Fellowship in Grand Rapids invites us to listen carefully to… Continue Reading Giving God the glory
Young adult discernment retreat set
![Woman walking down path](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/young_adult_discernment_top.png)
Young adults, ages 20 to 30, needing direction in their career or seeking clarity and God’s will in decision-making are invited to a discernment retreat on October 21-22.
Mission interns begin service
![Mission interns sing during a training event.](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/mission_interns_retreat_web.png)
Seventeen new interns in The Michigan Conference’s Mission Intern Program begin their service this summer in United Methodist-affiliated nonprofits and local congregations throughout the state.
Ministry incubation, Seed to Harvest
![Seed to Harvest develops new ideas](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Planting-Seeds-AdobeStock_242778283.jpg)
The second cohort of ministry incubators is now being sought. Those with the seed of an idea for new ministry will be given the support and tools they need to… Continue Reading Ministry incubation, Seed to Harvest
Summer ministries for young adults
![Summer Mission Interns serving at Cass Community Social Services.](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Mission-Intern-Prorgram.jpg)
Camps, CDF Freedom Schools, local churches, and United Methodist-related agencies are looking for young adults to engage in ministry this summer. Applications are now open.
Young adults serve through MI-1
![MI-1 serves at NOAH](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Intern-Dalon-at-NOAH-Project-2021.jpg)
The Michigan Conference has long been a leader in leadership development with young adults. A new program, MI-1, provides 18 to 28-year-olds opportunities for service.