Tag: Young Adults

Intern program begins second year

Last month, fifteen young adults completed initial training as they began to serve churches and nonprofit ministries through the Michigan Conference’s Connexion summer intern program.

Urban youth camp registration is live

The Urban Methodist Youth Camp, an EngageMI Ministry Partner, invites campers and counselors from all over Michigan to come to Wesley Woods from July 27 to August 1.

Connexion’s first year dubbed ‘success’

Fourteen young adults recently completed their summer internship through Connexion, the Michigan Conference’s new program centered on formation and discernment.

Clevenger named to advisory board

Pastor Cori Clevenger of Ypsilanti: First UMC is passionate about young leaders prioritizing their health and well-being and is excited to join Wespath’s Young Leaders Advisory Board.

Create a culture of call for young people

The Michigan Conference is hosting a Young Adult Discernment Lab on September 18 for those who want to support young people as they discern their call to vocation.

Cortes hired as new campus minister

The Wesley Foundation at Michigan State University has hired Sonrisa Cortes as the new director and campus minister.

Youth & Young Adult Resource Roundup, JUN 2024

This summer issue summarizes upcoming events, scholarships, and resources for youth and young adults that churches can promote in their publications.

Grassroots intern program to launch this summer

Know a young adult with gifts for service or ministry? Become a host site and encourage their call through the Michigan Conference’s new Connexion young adult intern program.

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.

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.