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Watch the 2025 AC Summary Video
Share and download this video summarizing the 2025 Michigan Annual Conference. Archived footage of all plenary sessions and worship services are found on the conference’s Vimeo page. Watch now
District Conference 2025
Save the date now, and we hope to see you then! Jackson UMC 9:30am – 12:00pm Keynote Speaker: Bishop David Bard Theme: Living Into the Vision
Financial Assistance and Grants
The Heritage District Finance Committee, under the leadership of District Superintendent Rev. LuAnn Rourke, uses district ministry shares to offer financial assistance and grants. For questions or assistance contact Rick Gorham at [email protected]. Submit completed forms to Rick Gorham via postal mail: Rick Gorham, 13539 S. Rainbow Drive, Gregory, MI 48137, or email [email protected] Application… Continue Reading Financial Assistance and Grants
Ways to Support UMC Hurricane Relief
Two powerful hurricanes have devastated the southeastern United States in a short time. Here are ways you can join our United Methodist response to these disasters. Read more
Readers to Leaders
CREATING LEADERS THROUGH EDUCATION At the 2022 Michigan Annual Conference, the body voted overwhelmingly to support the “Readers to Leaders” fundraising campaign. That goal was modified to $400,000 to reflect disaffiliation and closures of local churches. The campaign runs from September 10, 2022, to May 1, 2024 and has the goal of raising $400,000. These… Continue Reading Readers to Leaders
Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism Training
All appointed clergy must complete at least one Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism Education & Training module per calendar year, beginning in 2023. Click HERE to read more and to register.
Update Your Information! Please.
Please be sure to make your local church leadership changes in Brick River, the Michigan Conference official database. Both district and conference staff use Brick River to email important information to your local church leaders. Need a tutorial how to update Here is the link to the tutorial. https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Dashboard-Training-Text-1.pdf Questions about updating your local church dashboard… Continue Reading Update Your Information! Please.
MI Conference and Heritage District Ministry Shares
Announcing 2023 Ministry Shares >>> Your Heritage District Ministry shares support two key areas. The majority goes back to the local churches through grants and support of programs for youth, leadership and lay servant ministries. The remaining portion funds expenses necessary to maintain essential items in the district: treasurer, updating e-news and Facebook plus support… Continue Reading MI Conference and Heritage District Ministry Shares
Standing in Solidarity with Asbury UMC
The Anti-Bias Anti-Racism Working Group of The Michigan Conference stands in solidarity with Asbury United Methodist Church in Washington, DC, following the vandalism of their “Black Lives Matter” sign. On December 12, 2020, Asbury United Methodist Church in Washington, DC, had its “Black Lives Matter” sign and display vandalized after a day of demonstrations. This… Continue Reading Standing in Solidarity with Asbury UMC