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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
Pay District Ministry Shares Online
Our District Treasurer, Victor Raybaud, has been working on a way for churches to pay their District Ministry Shares online. The Greater Detroit District currently uses the Vanco Payment company to receive and transfer funds. These Vanco tiles have already been used to receive payments for several events over the last year. You may have… Continue Reading Pay District Ministry Shares Online
Call for Two-state Solution: Church & Society
A Greater Detroit District Church and Society Committee Action Alert Urge Biden administration to immediately pursue, facilitate and implement a two-state solution for Middle East peace. The Greater Detroit District (GDD) Church and Society Committee joins the voices of the United Nations Secretary – General; the US President, and US allies from the Middle East… Continue Reading Call for Two-state Solution: Church & Society
Hands with Detroit 2024
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU: Spread the word! Please help your congregations know that the opportunity to serve awaits them on April 27, 2024. We have a morning and afternoon shift, tasks for all ability levels, and projects for ages 10 and up! WHAT WE KNOW: This day has a history of gathering people from… Continue Reading Hands with Detroit 2024
Recap: 30th Celebration Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Greater Detroit District of the United Methodist Church presented, Continuing the Dream, the 30th Celebration Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Hosted by Royal Oak First UMC on Sunday, January 14. You can watch the full program by clicking here. Click here to watch a breakdown of individual speeches, awards and song.… Continue Reading Recap: 30th Celebration Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Tell U.S. Congress to Support Policies to deescalate Middle East Conflict and Pursue Peace
A Greater Detroit District Church and Society Committee Action Alert: Tell U.S. Congress to Support Policies to deescalate Middle East Conflict and Pursue Peace The Greater Detroit District (GDD) Church and Society Committee joins other faith communities in calling for an immediate ceasefire, de-escalation and restraint by all parties engaged in the current violent conflict… Continue Reading Tell U.S. Congress to Support Policies to deescalate Middle East Conflict and Pursue Peace