SENDING ‘GOD’S MONEY’ TO SCHOOL
In 2021, gifts from the Endowment Fund of Vicksburg United Methodist Church provided $30,000 in scholarships and an additional $16,000 for school supplies for village scholars.
THERE’S CAMPUS MINISTRY IN HER DNA
Deb Johnson was active at Wesley at CMU in Mt. Pleasant as a young adult. Today, a retired pastor, she serves as chair of the FSU Wesley Board in Big Rapids. She has received the Francis Asbury Award for her contributions to campus ministry.
Precious journal brings scholars together
The DRF (Dialogue on Religion and Faith), a team of abolitionist scholars, recently gathered to study a journal written in 1839 by David Stedman Ingraham. The group includes Michigan pastor Chris Momany.
HISTORY MATTERS IN MICHIGAN
In the Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church, dedicated individuals and organizations are chronicling history for our benefit.
MISSION U BEGINS THIS WEEKEND
The criminalization of Black girls in school and the church’s moral witness through radical discipleship are the focus in this year’s virtual sessions of Mission u. Sessions are free. Register now.
CHURCH CAMP CHANGES LIVES
More than just a poster on the wall or a blurb in the bulletin. These congregations have a plan for promoting camp and supporting children and youth participation. Here’s how they do it.
A Lawyer With A Gift
At age five, he dressed up as a lawyer for career day. Today Andy Vorbrich dons his suit as an attorney in Kalamazoo and chancellor of The Michigan Conference.
God Blesses From Start To Finish.
God is doing a new thing at Church of the Dunes in Grand Haven, MI. Finishing Well is an intentional ministry focused on the needs of those in the congregation who are in their final third of life.
A GREATER CHURCH FAMILY
Despite the pandemic in 2020, Wesley Park United Methodist Church was one of many congregations paying 100% of Ministry Shares. That enables the Michigan Conference to make a difference with programs like Latinx Ministries.
Lives Being Changed in Mid-Michigan
Disaster recovery continues in mid-Michigan after flooding shattered the lives of thousands eight months ago. Six case managers, employed by The Michigan Conference, are now helping residents rebuild their lives.
Meet Darryl Totty.
The Conference Leadership Council is the place where Michigan’s leaders meet to shape the direction of United Methodist ministry and mission in the state. The Rev. Dr. Darryl Totty is its new chair.
LEADER CELEBRATES THE UMW
United Methodist Women is 151 years young and growing under the leadership of faithful women like President Linda Darrow, who leaves her post in December.
UMCH DREAMS BIG IN GRAND RAPIDS
IUnited Methodist Community House (UMCH) in Grand Rapids is set to build a new facility that will serve children and seniors thanks to a $1 million grant from the State.
PROVIDING FRESH FOOD FOR OUR NEIGHBORS
US-2 Marie Rittenberry arrived in Grand Rapids, MI in August 2021. She is on staff at Fresh Market, a ministry of United Methodist Community House meeting food needs of neighbors.
Inspired stewardship enables ministry
Meet two women who are servant leaders in the Michigan Conference. Their faithful stewardship of resources has kept God’s people in ministry even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
CALLED AND EQUIPPED TO SERVE
Julie Yoder Elmore has rich experience as a US-2 and pastor. Now she helps others serve as supporters of mission in her role as Conference Secretary of Global Ministries for The Michigan Conference.
HER PASSION IS CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
When it comes to Christian education, relationships are more important than the curriculum’s content, says Kathy Pittenger, Coordinator of Children’s Initiatives for The Michigan Conference.
MICHIGAN CAMPS SPARK MEMORIES AND HOPE
Listen and you will hear leaders and campers talking about good times at Michigan camps. The Board of Michigan Area United Methodist Camping anticipates a strong future for outdoor ministries.
MICHIGAN EDUCATORS LEARNED DURING COVID
Three Michigan educators describe how their teaching was disrupted when the coronavirus came to class in the spring of 2020.
COVID HEROES CARE FOR STUDENTS
The COVID pandemic began in March of 2020 and schools have not been the same since. Four United Methodist educators share how their lives have been affected. The second of a two-part series.