Tag: Youth
Send them back to school with love
![Children back to school classrooms](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/School-children-Adobe-Stock.jpeg)
September is coming! What are ways your congregation can be a blessing to teachers and students during the year ahead?
Youth strategic for Liberia’s future
![Liberian youth singing](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Liberia-youth.jpg)
The focus on young people is a major part of the Liberia Conference’s strategic plan for the next five years. Youth are excited about the future.
Bishop Bard blesses Michigan campers
![Families at beach at Lakeview Camp](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Camp-Lakeview-rev.jpg)
Four sites will not open in 2019. Bishop David Bard pens a letter of encouragement and hope to those considering a summer-time experience at a United Methodist Campground in Michigan.
Ministry with LGBTQ youth
![Woman counseling a teen](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Counselor-sm.jpeg)
The Youth Worker Collective of Discipleship Ministries offers a helpful guide to being in ministry with LGBTQ youth after GC2019.
Template for church Protection Policy
![Children giving thumbs up](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Children-5.jpg)
Does your local church have a policy in place for protection of children, youth and vulnerable adults in your congregation? This template will help.
Profile in leadership
![Bishop Bard spends time with youth at Annual Conference](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Bridget-Profile-w-Bishop.jpg)
The Michigan Conference is served by three coordinators of age-level ministries. Meet Bridget Nelson, the leader of youth ministry initiatives .
Protection Policy Team updates
![Protection for Children in a Sunday School Class.](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Child-protection-960.jpeg)
Keeping everyone safe in our local churches is an important process. There are resources available that can help your congregation do this right.
Give camp for Christmas
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Do you need a one-size-fits-all gift for under the tree? Register your child or grandchild for a week of fun at a United Methodist Camp in Michigan.
Engaging local schools
With three months before the next back-to-school, plan now to support your local scholars.
Upper Room new confirmation curriculum
![Young people](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Youth-1.jpg)
“Discovery Weekend” engages high school teens with middle school youth for fun and faith development.