Youth & Young Adult Resource Roundup, FEB 2024

Beginning this month, MIconnect will publish a bimonthly summary of upcoming events and resources for youth and young adults that churches can promote in their publications.

‘Holy Friendship’ journey begins March 11

The Michigan Conference offers a new 8-week program free to young adults wanting to deepen real friendships through meaningful conversations. Registration closes March 1.

Young adults want to be part of the church

Feedback from young adult listening sessions has led the Michigan Conference Board of Young People’s Ministries to chart a way forward with new ministry offerings for 2024.

Ministry with Gen Z Cohort begins January 11

Do you desire to be in ministry with Gen Z? Join other church leaders seeking to know more about Gen Z and their unique needs and views on faith and… Continue Reading Ministry with Gen Z Cohort begins January 11

Your call is worth exploring

Young adults looking at ministry options through the UMC should attend the February Exploration event in Florida. Conference grants to assist with paying for registration and travel are available.

Being ourselves and living different

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

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

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

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

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