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Register Now: Tour of Museum of African American History
You are invited to take a tour! – February 22, 2025 In Honor of Black History Month Please join the Michigan Area BMCR on a tour of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. More Information or Register Now for BMFCR Museum Email Contreda Jewell: [email protected] to add yourself and/or group to the list… Continue Reading Register Now: Tour of Museum of African American History
United Women in Faith: Events and Information
PDF of Registration Form The Greater Detroit District United Women in Faith invites you to the Annual Prayer Gathering on Saturday, February 8 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon at Erie UMC, 1101 Samaria Rd, Erie, MI. This will be in-person only. Registration is required by February 5. Please fill out the form or send your… Continue Reading United Women in Faith: Events and Information
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
2025 District Golf Outing Registration & Sponsorship Information
Sponsorship Opportunities and Registration Information Coming Soon! Click Here for Golf Outing Page
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)
U-Nite Youth Lock-In
Don’t miss the Greater Detroit District U-Nite Youth Lock-In! Join us January 10-11, 2025, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. at Eastern Michigan University. Location – EMU Rec/IM Building – GoogleMap Room 110 Olds/Robb Open to youth in grades 6–12, this event is just $25 per participant, with counselors attending for free! The night will be… Continue Reading U-Nite Youth Lock-In
Lay Servant Ministries of the Greater Detroit District
Lay Servant Ministry classes provide laity with: opportunities for personal growth, knowledge about the United Methodist Church, ways to provide leadership in the church, ideas for enhancing a ministry at your church, and opportunities to begin a new ministry in your church. 2024-25 Lay Servant Ministries Training Registration Form – DOWNLOAD
The Greater Detroit District (GDD) Refugee Resettlement Program *The GDD C&S Committee has entered into a refugee resettlement partnership with Samaritas Social Services. *Samaritas cooperates with the U.S. Department of State in resettling refugee families from counties all over the world. *Samaritas expects to resettle in Michigan over 3,000 refugees in the 21-month period beginning… Continue Reading
Statement of Belief
Greater Detroit District Church & Society Committee A Statement of Belief As United Methodists, we believe scripture affirms that “all persons are individuals of sacred worth, created in the image of God” (161, Human Sexuality, 2016 The Book of Discipline Social Principles). Therefore, we believe the United Methodist Church (UMC) through its ministries of love,… Continue Reading Statement of Belief
District Admin’s Corner
New district office hours. The ‘physical’ Greater Detroit District office hours located at Metropolitan UMC are by appointment only. The District Executive Administrator, Dwanda Hayton’s office hours are Mon.-Thurs. 8am-4pm and 8am-11am Friday. If there is a supervisory emergency, the caller can reach Rev. Totty by phone at: 313-300-3085. Local Church conferences will be held earlier… Continue Reading District Admin’s Corner