Author: atrupiano
Touching the Life of a Stranger: A Gift of Faith, Friendship, and Kindness
Jerome Walker is one of Michigan’s recently released Juvenile Lifers. Originally sentenced to life without parole for a crime committed at age 17, Mr. Walker remained incarcerated for 26 years. In 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional to sentence minors to life without the possibility of parole. Since that decision, the Michigan State… Continue Reading Touching the Life of a Stranger: A Gift of Faith, Friendship, and Kindness
Serve in Detroit: Youth Mission
SERVE IN DETROIT: WEEK OF JULY 6, 2025 The Greater Detroit District in conjunction with Cass Community Social Services will be taking part in Cass’s ‘Serve with Detroit’ program. This is a week-long mission experience in a United Methodist affiliated social service agency. Youth from throughout the District will come together to serve those in need… Continue Reading Serve in Detroit: Youth Mission
Advocacy Day – Another Adventure in Connectionism
It was dark and cold, but a group of women gathered in the parking lot of Hope UMC to start the trip to Lansing. First, we were greeted warmly by Contreda Jewel who provided pastries and fruit on the way to get coffee. But, before we departed, Rev. Dr. Totty, prayed with us for a… Continue Reading Advocacy Day – Another Adventure in Connectionism
District Admin’s Corner
Important Messages from Dwanda Hayton, Executive Administrative Assistant, Greater Detroit District, UMC Schedule Your One-to-One Clergy One-to-One Conversations If you haven’t scheduled your annual 1 to1 meeting, please call Dwanda Hayton to schedule your appointment. Appointments are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Dwanda will confirm the appointment time within 48 business hours and reply… Continue Reading District Admin’s Corner
Walking in Prayer
Walking in Prayer: A Journey of Reflection and Renewal by Shirlee Beasley, CLS The January 2025 National Camp & Retreat Leaders Gathering hosted at Camp Allen the Episcopal Diocese of Texas camp site where Contreda Navarro and I representing the United Methodist Urban Youth Alliance (UMUYA) presented “Walk the Labyrinth in Prayer”, This year’s camp… Continue Reading Walking in Prayer
2025 District Golf Outing Registration & Sponsorship Information
Sponsorship Opportunities and Registration Now Open! Click Here for Golf Outing Page
Get Involved in the Cass Community UMC Free Clinic
AMAZON WISH LIST Cass Community UMC (CCUMC) in partnership with the Wayne State University Medical School offers free medical care to the medically underserved, financially challenged and homeless families in our community. The clinic is open every Saturday from 9AM – 11:30AM. The CCUMC clinic has also been attempting to address the critical non-medical needs… Continue Reading Get Involved in the Cass Community UMC Free Clinic
Revisiting the 31st Annual MLK Celebration
WATCH A RECORDING In a moving tribute to the enduring legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Greater Detroit District gathered once again to honor his life, his dreams, and his call to continue moving forward. The 31st annual celebration was held at Grosse Pointe United Methodist Church, bringing together clergy, congregants, and… Continue Reading Revisiting the 31st Annual MLK Celebration
Expression of Support for Enactment of Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)
The GDD is in full support of the intent of the ERA which is to offer equality of rights under the law regardless of an individual’s sex. The ERA is consistent with the social principals of the United Methodist Church that sets out all forms of discrimination as contrary to the teachings of Christ. To… Continue Reading Expression of Support for Enactment of Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)