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BRIDGE Grant Initiative for Churches
Churches interested in strengthening their health outreach are invited to connect with Dr. Angela Bowman, Faith Community Liaison for the B.R.I.D.G.E. grant. Through education on colorectal cancer screenings, substance use disorder, opioid overdose response, and access to capacity-building funds to support health fairs and community events, this initiative equips faith communities with practical resources that… Continue Reading BRIDGE Grant Initiative for Churches
Gun Violence Facts & A Call to Advocate for Safer Communities
The Church & Society Committee of the Greater Detroit District UMC invites you to read this important summary. Click here to read.
Get to know your 2026 District Leadership
Get to know the clergy and lay leaders who will help guide the Greater Detroit District in 2026. These teams play a key role in supporting our churches and strengthening ministry across the district. Board of Directors District Superintendent Darryl E. Totty Chairperson Jung Yum Vice Chairperson Ron Blaisdell Lay Leader Kenneth Dowell Recording Secretary… Continue Reading Get to know your 2026 District Leadership
Your Church Conference
Welcome to your Church Conference resource hub for the 2025 Greater Detroit District. Here, you’ll find everything you need to prepare for your annual church conference—including important deadlines, required documents, instructions, and the official conference logo. Whether you’re a returning church leader or navigating this process for the first time, this page is designed to… Continue Reading Your Church Conference
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
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