Ministry Jubilee 2012-13

MinistryJubilee

2012-2013

Detroit Conference

The United Methodist Church

The Reverend Doctor Jerome R. DeVine

Director of Connectional Ministries

1309 N. Ballenger Highway, Suite 1

Flint, MI 48504

810-233-5500 www.detroitconference.org 1-800-334-0544

A Guidebook of Ministry

and Mission Opportunities

for United Methodist Congregations

DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE ...........................................................................................................................MJ5

MINISTRY JUBILEE PROJECTSAlliance for Urban Ministry ..............................................................................................................................................MJ6

Board of Christian Education ............................................................................................................................................MJ9

Board of Church and Society ............................................................................................................................................MJ9

Board of Discipleship ......................................................................................................................................................MJ13

Board of Global Ministries ..............................................................................................................................................MJ14

Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry ...........................................................................................................MJ20

Board of Ordained Ministry ..............................................................................................................................................MJ21

Board of Outdoor and Retreat Ministry ............................................................................................................................MJ22

Commission on Christian Unity and Inter-Religious Concerns........................................................................................MJ25

Commission on Communications .....................................................................................................................................MJ26

Commission on Religion and Race ...................................................................................................................................MJ26

Commission on the Status and Role of Women ................................................................................................................MJ26

Committee on Ethnic Local Church Concerns..................................................................................................................MJ27

Committee on Hispanic Ministry ......................................................................................................................................MJ27

Committee on Native American Ministry .........................................................................................................................MJ28

Conference Council on Youth Ministries .........................................................................................................................MJ29

Leadership Development Committee ...............................................................................................................................MJ29

United Methodist Men ......................................................................................................................................................MJ30

FORMS ...........................................................................................................................................................................MJ32

MINISTRY JUBILEE TABLE OF CONTENTS

Vision StatementThe vision of the Detroit Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church is to create and nurture

dynamic and fruitful congregations who make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the

world.

As a conference, we commit ourselves to fulfi lling our vision through the accomplishment of the

following strategies and goals:

Dynamic and fruitful congregations will be fostered as we:

Create a culture where discipleship means more than membership*

Create and nurture congregations that are seeking and reaching persons of all ages, races and cultures*

Encourage the constant development and transformation of leaders, both clergy and laity*

Intentionally develop new congregations, new worship services, and new satellite locations for congregations*

Discipleship will be fostered through congregations who:

Change lives through effective, engaging and inviting worship*

Empower and equip people to call others into a new relationship with Christ*

Teach and model effective Christ-like service as a way of life*

Pray for healing and wholeness, both inward and beyond*

Encourage people to identify and respond to a call to a life of ministry and service*

Transformation will take place as we create and nurture congregations who strive to:

Identify and engage the needs of their communities*

Respond, both fi nancially and with service, to ministries beyond * the local church and throughout our United

Methodist connection

Work for justice so that all persons experience the peace of Christ*

Risk change to move forward in mission and ministry*

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Sisters and brothers in Christ,

Jesus made it very clear in his way of living and teaching that his followers were to be

aware of and responsive to the needs of others. He goes so far as to declare that when

you and I connect with even the most disenfranchised members of society that we are

connecting to Christ himself. We are being formed as disciples of Jesus Christ as we

connect directly to the missional needs in our local communities, across our Detroit

Conference and globally through our United Methodist connection.

Ministry Jubilee is now over twelve years old. It allows you to guide your local church

into direct involvement in a variety of hands-on ministries across our conference. The

intent of Ministry Jubilee is to invite you and your local church leaders to prayerfully

identify specifi c ministries that you can then become informed and inspired about. Then

we invite you to get fully engaged in those ministries through your fi nancial gifts, your

faithful prayer support and possibly through direct volunteer involvement.

The projects have been examined by the sponsoring conference agencies, and 100% of

every dollar you give to that Ministry Jubilee Project will go to the designated ministry.

Any and all Jubilee Gifts designated as Agency Gifts will be directed to that agency to

make decisions about which projects need support. Any contributions made as Jubilee

Gifts will be directed by the Conference Leadership Team for current or emerging

ministries.

May you fi nd Christ more fully as you deepen your involvement in these ministries.

Jerome DeVineRev. Dr. Jerome (Jerry) DeVine

Director of Connectional Ministries

Detroit Conference of The United Methodist Church

“… I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink.” Matthew 25:35

Detroit Conference of The United Methodist Church

1309 North Ballenger Highway, Suite 1, Flint, MI 48504

Phone: 810.233.5500 or 1.800.334.0544

Fax: 810.233.5700

www.detroitconference.org

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Jubilee Gift • MJ 1453A Jubilee Gift may be given in lieu of choosing specifi c ministries in this section. The monies received as Jubilee Gifts

are distributed among the projects that need support.

Alliance for Urban Ministry • MJ 1404The purposes of the Alliance for Urban Ministry are to develop urban policy, evaluate the progress of urban ministries

and make recommended changes, and to allocate funds and other resources in order to develop and strengthen urban

ministry. Gifts designated to MJ 1404 will be used for these purposes as needed by the Alliance.

A.D.A.M. • MJ 1212Target Amount: $25,000 • Sponsor: Alliance for Urban Ministry • Contact: Jacque Hodges • Phone: 248-373-5191 •

E-mail: [email protected]

A.D.A.M. (Academy for the Development of African American Males) targets young African American males and trains

them for leadership and responsible living. It works on rites of passage, self-esteem, and wholeness connecting to God

in an environment of acceptance. It provides positive role models and mentors. Its long-term focus is on reaching goals

and developing the potential of its participants.

A Life-Transforming Barrier-Breaking Miracle-Making Ministry • MJ 1187Target Amount: $10,000 • Sponsor: Alliance for Urban Ministry • Contact: Rev. Albert Rush • Phone: 313-283-5467

This ministry is to spiritually empower the children and youth in the Brightmoor community of Detroit to develop

into the leaders of tomorrow. We are linked to the University of Michigan, the Skillman Foundation, three suburban

churches, and the Brightmoor Community Center. Our vision is to empower everyone involved who participates in this

ministry to grow spiritually and experience the miracles of God’s grace and power. This is a ministry where God is in

control and has been from the very beginning. We welcome your involvement anyway God calls you to offer your gifts.

Baldwin Avenue Center • MJ 1150Target Amount: $50,000 • Sponsor: Alliance for Urban Ministry • Contact: Lisa Machesky •

Phone: 248-332-6101 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web Site: www.baldwincenter.org

The Baldwin Center, a 501(c)3, has been serving the Pontiac community since 1981. It was created as an outreach

program of the Baldwin Avenue UMC in response to increasing poverty in the neighborhood. More than 25 support

services meet basic needs, offer assistance in a crisis, provide education and enrichment opportunities for adults and

children, and serve as a safety net. People of all ages and cultures sharing the belief that they can create and shape how

they live and grow within the community is what the Baldwin Center envisions.

Cass Community Social Services • MJ 1151Target Amount: $75,000 • Sponsor: Alliance for Urban Ministry • Contact: Rev. Faith Fowler •

Phone: 313-883-2277 x 201 • Fax: 313-826-1391 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.casscommunity.org

Case Community Social Services (CASS) provides emergency, transitional and permanent supportive housing for 250

homeless men, women, and children each night. It provides free mental health and medical services. The organization

also offers vocational training and employment for people with disabilities. Each week, 20,000 meals are prepared and

served utilizing several community gardens in the process.

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Dort Oak Park Neighborhood House • MJ 1152Target Amount: $50,000 • Sponsor: Alliance for Urban Ministry • Contact: Rev. Hydrian Elliott •

Phone: 810- 789-8027 • Fax: 810-789-8131 • E-mail: [email protected]

The Neighborhood House serves as a safe haven and a place of hope for the poor in the Flint community. Services

are expanded to include job employment for youth and adults in our community. We continue after-school tutoring, a

summer play camp program, food distribution program, Kid’s Cafe, a computer lab providing training for students and

seniors, and also serves as a “pass through” agency for utility payments for people in need. Volunteers and staff minister

to the whole person; body, mind and spirit, as a way to demonstrate the gospel in action. Seniors are actively involved in

fellowship, Bible studies, and assisting as they minister to other.

Eastside Covenant Cooperative Parish • MJ 1241Target Amount: $4,000 • Sponsor: Alliance for Urban Ministry • Contact: Rev. Melvin Leach • Phone: 586-293-5340

• Fax: 586-293-5344 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: ww.cumcfaser.com

Through a variety of cooperative programs, worship services, outreach ministries and other special events, eight

churches on the east side of Detroit have banded together in cooperative ministry. We share vision, ideas for ministry,

and motivation to help each other reach ministry goals. We are seeking to enhance diversity and are encouraging each

other to reach neighbors with the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are stronger because of this cooperative

ministry.

Ezekiel Project of Saginaw • MJ 1114Target Amount: $20,000 • Sponsor: Alliance for Urban Ministry • Contact: Rev. Douglas Leffl er •

Phone: 989-790-9660 • Fax: 989-921-0038 • E-mail: mdleffl [email protected]

The Ezekiel Project is Saginaw’s only interracial and ecumenical organization of churches. Ezekiel champions the

wellbeing of children and families living in poverty to fulfi ll the Bishop’s Initiative for Children and Poverty, training

members to be effective in community building and congregational revitalization. In 2010-2011, the Ezekiel Project

worked with public schools, courts, and prosecutor to create an in-school suspension program to reduce troubled youth

involvement in drugs and crime and to raise their high school graduation rate. Ezekiel worked with the Saginaw County

Department of Health to reduce Asthma in children and with the Michigan Department of Transportation to secure

funding for job training for 44 minority and underemployed persons for highway construction jobs, 18 of whom are now

employed.

Hope Hospitality and Warming Center • MJ 1149Target Amount: $10,000 • Sponsor: Alliance for Urban Ministry • Contact: Jacque Hodges • Phone: 248-373-5191 •


The Warming Center provides shelter and an evening meal, breakfast, and showers during the winter months for the

homeless in the Pontiac area. Using the facilities of the Baldwin Center from December thru April, we provide staff

and volunteers assisting with registration, cooking, and handing out blankets and hygiene kits. With a capacity of 65 we

provide a secure place for the homeless and no one is turned away.

Ministry Enrichment Initiative for Black Pastors • MJ 1168Target Amount: $6,000 • Sponsor: Alliance for Urban Ministry • Contact: Rev. Dr. Tara Sutton •

Phone: 810-238-3843 • Fax: 810-238-7692 • E-mail: [email protected]

The Ministry Enrichment Initiative for Black Pastors is a quarterly training and enrichment opportunity designed to

enhance the spiritual and professional effectiveness of black pastors, especially those facing the challenge of ministry in

urban settings.

Mission of Peace Housing Counseling Agency • MJ 1167Target Amount: $12,000 • Sponsor: Alliance for Urban Ministry • Contact: Rev. Alonzo Vincent •


The Mission of Peace Housing Counseling Agency is a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) nationally certifi ed

housing counseling agency. It provides educational counseling to break down the barriers to home ownership. The

courses offered are: Pre and post purchase counseling; budget and fi nance; credit repair; foreclosure intervention;

reverse mortgages; home repair and basic maintenance; and tenant-landlord issues. The Home Buyers Group offers a

unique way for an individual to create their respective plan and time-line to ownership.

N.O.A.H. Project • MJ 1162Target Amount: $60,000 • Sponsor: Alliance for Urban Ministry • Contact: John Barnett • Phone: 313-965-5422 •

Fax: 313-965-4828 • E-Mail: [email protected]

Networking, Organizing and Advocacy for Health (N.O.A.H.) grew from Detroit Central UMC by offering lunch twice

a week to people who were homeless in downtown Detroit. Realizing that much more was needed to be done to assist

people suffering from mental illnesses, substance abuse, lack of affordable housing, etc., the Bag Lunch program was

expanded into the N.O.A.H. Project in late 1999 through a collaborative effort with Family Service, Inc., a longstanding

counseling agency. While still providing lunch twice a week, we now offer clients a comprehensive array of services,

such as mental health, domestic violence and substance abuse counseling, physical health assessments, assistance

with transportation, clothing, prescriptions, phone calls, hygiene items, etc., including referrals to other area service

providers. With the help of over 65 Detroit area churches and civic groups, the N.O.A.H. Project, in 2010, served

24,949 meals to our brothers and sisters in need, but more importantly, we were able to assist thousands of people with

addressing the root causes of their struggles through the work of a compassionate and empowering staff.

Oakland Jail Ministry • MJ 1115Target Amount: $20,000 • Sponsor: Alliance for Urban Ministry • Contact: Rev. Carolyn Wik • Phone: 248-474-6573

• Fax: 248-474-2624 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.Farmington FUMC.org

This program provides a Protestant presence through the chaplain’s offi ce of the Oakland County Jail. Services include a

jail chaplain, distribution of Bibles and other devotional materials, worship services, Christmas baskets, and one-on-one

inmate counseling. This program also encourages laity to become involved with many aspects of jail ministry.

Support for Action Ministries • MJ 1154Target Amount: $30,000 • Sponsor: Alliance for Urban Ministry • Contact: Rev. John Benissan • Phone: 734-782-

2565 • Fax: 734-782-2566 • E-mail: [email protected]

Support for Action Ministry enables trained and experienced pastors to be appointed to urban churches that require such

skills even when congregations cannot cover costs independently. Such churches will have a better chance of survival

and redevelopment.

Urban Children & Youth Initiatives • MJ 1213Target Amount: $15,000 • Sponsor: Alliance for Urban Ministry • Contact: Rev. John Benissan • Phone: 734-782-


The Children and Youth Initiative provides seed money to congregations that are seeking to initiate new programs for

the children and youth of their neighborhood and community. Examples of the ministries accomplished in the past

with these grants include: a ministry to children and men at Henderson Memorial; services to children, youth, and

their families through Rites of Passage program, and liturgical dance and parenting classes at Conant Avenue. Family

and youth ministries at Southfi eld Hope and Oak Park Faith that included parenting education, youth development,

delinquency prevention, and divorce concerns. An after-school advancement program linking recreation, fellowship, and

faith with academic support at Westland St. James. This ministry also enables the urban youth to take full advantage of

the DAC summer camp programs; they cannot otherwise afford.

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Village Builders of Northwest Detroit • MJ 1169Target Amount: $10,000 • Sponsor: Alliance for Urban Ministries • Contact: Jacque Hodges • Phone: 248-373-5191 •


The Village Builders of Northwest Detroit is a partnership of churches, schools, community organizations, and

leaders committed to working collaboratively in our community. Our mission is to enhance the physical, emotional,

spiritual, cultural and academic experiences of our children, youth, and families in order to empower them to adopt

healthy lifestyles; manifest their talents; and reach their visions, dreams, and goals. With a grant from the Community

Foundation of Southeast Michigan, we operate a Family Literacy Program in several neighborhood schools. We are

always actively seeking and developing creative programs that will help build the kind of “Village” which is needed in

Northwest Detroit.

Board of Christian Education • MJ 1400The purpose of the Board of Christian Education is to support and equip agencies, district leaders, and local church

leaders through training and other resources for educational ministries in the areas of children, youth, adults and

families. Gifts designated to MJ 1400 will be used for these purposes as designated by the Board.

Board of Church and Society • MJ 1401The purpose of the Board of Church and Society is to relate the gospel of Jesus Christ to the members of the church

and to the persons and structures of the communities and world in which they live; and, to show the members of the

church and of society that the reconciliation which God effected through Christ involves personal, social, and civic

righteousness. Gifts designated to MJ 1401 will be used for these purposes as needed by the Board.

Asbury United Methodist Church Development Enrichment Program • MJ 1188Target Amount: $8,000 • Sponsor: Board of Church and Society • Contact: Ann Covert or Rev. Tommy McDoniel •

Phone: 810-235-0016 • Email: [email protected]

The primary goal is to strengthen families by providing an after school program where parents and children come

for tutoring, recreation, special studies, nutritional meals, and a safe environment. Parental classes include crisis

intervention, coping skill, basic household and life skills, and community resources awareness. This is a bilingual

program drawing most of its participants from Washington Elementary where 90% of the children are in families living

below the poverty level, and 25% of the students are Hispanic.

Bread for the World • MJ 1159Advance #982325 • Target Amount: $12,000 • Sponsor: Board of Church and Society • Contact: George Jonté •

Phone: 313-269-8701 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.bfw.org

Bread for the World (BFW) is a non-partisan group of Christians that work toward seeking justice and ending hunger

by helping shape and support United States policies and legislation that both address the root causes of domestic/

world hunger and relief. The goal is to reduce world hunger by 50% in 14 years. The causes of hunger are the world’s

worst form of injustice. BFW is an UMCOR Advance Special. The 2004 General Conference approved support for

BFW Covenant churches in all U.S. conferences. Christian citizens movements, organized through BFW, mobilize

congregational action (bible study, letter writing, etc.) to encourage release of U.S. funds to provide nutritional

programs, welfare reform resulting in food aid, sustainable development, and policy changes to end hunger.

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Bridges • MJ 1148Target Amount: $2,000 • Sponsor: Board of Church and Society • Contact: Rev. Carter Grimmett •

Phone: 313-303-0617 • E-mail: [email protected]

This is a bold faith challenging ministry to facilitate personal one-on-one between United Methodists of different

racial, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and communities. Individuals are matched by individual and/or familial

commonalities. Participants will partner and covenant with each other to complete several activities: Attending service

at each other’s church; host and being hosted for a meal in each other’s home for dinner; attend a social event outside of

their homes and churches. The program begins and ends with special participant celebrations.

Justice For Our Neighbors - SE Michigan • MJ 1133Target Amount: $20,000 • Sponsor: Board of Church and Society • Contact: Rev. Paul Perez, JFON-SEMI Regional

Coordinator • Phone: 734-422-0149 • Fax: 734-482-8379 • E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.jfonsemi.org

Justice For Our Neighbors South East Michigan (JFON-SEMI) is a faith driven ministry, welcoming immigrants into

our communities by providing free, high quality immigration legal services, education, and advocacy. JFON-SEMI is

a ministry of The United Methodist Church and serves as the immigration service provider for the United Methodist

Committee on Relief (UMCOR). Monthly intake clinics, staffed by JFON-SEMI’s regional attorney and organized by

volunteers, occur at the Dearborn: First UMC, the Baldwin Center, and Ypsilanti: First UMC.

Love Christian Services • MJ 1161Target Amount: $3,000 • Sponsor: Board of Church and Society • Contact: Frank Murdough • Phone: 810-234-8891

• Fax: 810-235-0521 • E-mail: loveincfl [email protected]

Love INC (Love In the Name of Christ) mobilizes local churches, helping them make ministry manageable. We seek

to fi ll the gaps in ministry in our community and provide a clearing house for the churches use. Love actively builds

relationships between the churches and those in need.

Love INC of North Oakland County • MJ 1173Target Amount: $2,000 • Sponsor: Board of Church and Society • Contact: Sandra Weaver • Phone: 248-693-4357 or

248-321-5218 • Fax: 248-693-9708 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.loveincofnoc.org

Love INC (Love In the Name of Christ) of North Oakland County (NOC) has begun a new ministry, serving Free

Meals to members of the community who may have fallen on hard times. The Free Meals are being served at four

area churches, which include Lake Orion UMC and Oxford UMC, involving at least ten churches in the area working

together, providing volunteers and resources. The average attendance at each of these evening meals is 60-70 people.

It is the hope that Love INC of NOC can expand its ministry to fi nd two more churches to host these meals in order to

meet the six day a week goal. Currently, meals are served Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings.

Metropolitan Organizing Strategy Enabling Strength (MOSES) • MJ 1140Target Amount: $5,000 • Sponsor: Board of Church and Society • Contact: Ponsella Hardaway •

Phone: 313-549-0422 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.mosesmi.org

Metropolitan Organizing Strategy Enabling Strength (MOSES) is a congregation-created, faith-based community

organization refl ecting the racial and ethnic diversity of Metropolitan Detroit. MOSES is a vehicle by which

congregations of faith come together to develop a network of relationships, to identify common interests, and exercise

infl uence on behalf of those interests. We organize to act on issues that have a systemic impact on quality of life

including, transportation, workforce development, health care, neighborhood safety, civil and immigration rights, and

access affordable, quality foods. Community leaders, both clergy and laity, are trained to act effectively in the public

arena by MOSES.

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Michigan Interfaith Council on Alcohol Problems (MICAP) • MJ 1102Target Amount: $20,000 • Sponsor: Board of Church and Society • Contact: Rev. W.J. (Bill) Amundsen •

Phone: 517-323-2445 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.micap.org

MICAP (Michigan Interfaith Council on Alcohol Problems) continues to inform the public, churches, Legislature, and

Liquor Control Commission of Michigan regarding the dangers in the abuse alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. This

is done through the MICAP newsletter (The MICAP-RECAP), visits, and speaking engagements in local churches.

By advocating for public policies, which eliminate or mitigate the dangerous consequences of abusive and underage

drinking. MICAP educates citizens about the consequences of the abuse of beverage alcohol and other impairing drugs.

Michigan Universal Health Care Access Network • MJ 1132Target Amount: $5,000 • Sponsor: Board of Church and Society • Contact: Marjorie Mitchell • Phone: 248-880-2526 •

E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.michuhcan.org

The Michigan Universal Health Care Access Network (MichUHCAN) is a state-wide network that promotes

comprehensive health care for all and improves health outcomes by addressing the social determinants of health through

education, strategy development and advocacy. MichUHCAN offers opportunities for individuals, congregations, and

other organizations to advocate for health care, justice, and equitable health outcomes.

Peace Center • MJ 1131Target Amount: $2,500 • Sponsor: Board of Church and Society • Contact: Peace Center, Detroit West District •

Phone: 248-356-0819 • Fax: 248-356-2084 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.hopeumc.org/peace

The Peace Center encourages and assists local churches to become Peace With Justice churches. We keep churches

updated on public policy issues and recommend action when required, in keeping with the UM Social Principles. We

provide Fundamental of Peace and Peacemaker Reconciler Training programs for youth and adults to equip members of

local churches, and the larger community to deal positively with confl ict in families, churches, and workplaces. Other

programs include and promote interfaith dialogues and forums to bring about understanding of different religions, and

interface with Ixtapa-Zihuantanejo, Mexico, Liberia, West Africa, and the Middle East on peace activities.

Rochester Area Neighborhood House (RANH) • MJ 1180Target Amount: $5,000 • Sponsor: Board of Church and Society • Contact: Linda Riggs, Executive Director •

Phone: 248-651-5836 • Fax: 248-651-5310 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.ranh.org

Rochester Area Neighborhood House, Inc. (RANH), a nonprofi t human service organization founded by communities

of faith in 1968, assists our neighbors during times of hardship. We partner with the community and other social

service providers to help those neighbors move toward self-suffi ciency. RANH fi lls basic emergency needs such as

food, clothing, housing, medical, utility and transportation. Our intake process allows us to meet emergency needs and

then identify underlying and root causes of the fi nancial hardship. Confi dential services have been implemented for

short term counseling, job counseling and budget coaching in an effort to help redirect our families in their efforts to

move toward self-suffi ciency. RANH has three facilities: our administrative offi ces, our Clothes Closet and our food

pantry (which is housed at the First Congregational Church). In 2010, RANH served over 1,800 unduplicated program

participants with over 6,000 different services, offered over $150,000 in direct fi nancial assistance, as well as over

10,000 bags of food, had over 2,000 individual visits to our clothes closet, assisted 450 individuals with transportation,

and serviced 250 individuals in our counseling program. For 2011, we project a continued, and possibly increased, need

for our basic needs programs and our counseling program.

From the Board of Church and Society...

Eight Steps to Become a Peace With Justice

Covenant Congregation

Step 1 - Use an existing or newly formed group within your congregation to discern and prayerfully

consider the issues of peace and justice as embodied in the Bible and the Social Principles of the United

Methodist Church.

Step 2 - Establish an ongoing relationship between your group and the Peace with Justice Program.

Step 3 - Explore a variety of Peace with Justice issues with the goal of identifying those most appropriate

for your congregation.

Step 4 - Develop a process for raising these issues of Peace with Justice in the life of your congregation.

Step 5 - Design a preliminary action plan for involving your church and members of your congregation in

working on behalf of Peace with Justice efforts in your congregation, community, nation and world.

Step 6 - Bring a proposal to become a Peace with Justice Covenant Congregation to the appropriate

decision-making body in your congregation.

Step 7 - Celebrate your congregation’s covenant with a special worship service of commitment.

Step 8 - Use the annual United Methodist Peace with Justice Sunday and Offering to celebrate God’s

shalom and your ongoing involvement in the Covenant Congregation Program.

Grant money is available for Peace With Justice Advocacy Ministry.

Contact George Jontè - (313) 269-8701 or [email protected]

Samaritan House • MJ 1176Target Amount: $3,000 • Sponsor: Board of Church and Society • Contact: Pamela Zendt • Phone: 586-336-9956 •

Fax: 586-336-9957 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.samaritanhousemichigan.org

Samaritan House is a community service organization devoted to serving individuals and families within our community

by recognizing their needs and mobilizing the means for dealing with those needs so that suffering can be relieved,

dignity preserved and love shared. We provide emergency food, utility, and shelter assistance to low income individuals

and families. The community, including 19 sponsoring churches, supports us. Each month 82 people, 2 paid employees

and 80 volunteers, facilitate operations.

Swords Into Plowshares • MJ 1122Target Amount: $2,500 • Sponsor: Board of Church and Society • Contact: Wendy Hamilton, Director • Phone: 313-

963-7575 • Fax: 313-963-2569 • E-Mail: [email protected] •

Web Site: www.SwordsIntoPlowsharesDetroit.com

In our twenty-fi fth year, we continue to provide the opportunity for the arts and artist to inform the metropolitan Detroit

community and through increased awareness to transform individuals’ thinking and actions. We are active members of

the Detroit Area Peace with Justice Network, a coalition of twenty some groups whose objectives are to effect a more

peaceful and just world. Through exhibits, programming, and events we connect with our community of over 1,800

supporters and friends. Swords Into Plowshares Peace Center and Gallery is staffed by volunteers and completely

supported by donations, art sale commissions, sales from our Gift Shop, and small grants.

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UN-Washington Youth Seminar • MJ 1215Target Amount: $10,000 • Sponsor: Board of Church and Society • Contact: Rev. Carl Thomas Gladstone •


High school youth in partnership with the youth from the Michigan Youth Ensembles program, have the opportunity

to travel to New York City to see the work of the United Nations and to Washington D.C. to meet with legislators to

learn about global justice, how our church is responding to them, and how to respond to these issues in their local

communities.

Board of Discipleship • MJ 1402The purpose of the Board of Discipleship is to foster and develop the ministry of the local church and the units of the

Annual Conference in the areas of evangelism, worship, and stewardship. Gifts designated to MJ 1402 will be used for

this purpose as needed by the Board.

Chrysalis – Youth Walk to Emmaus • MJ 1302Target Amount: $12,000 • Sponsor: Board of Discipleship • Contact: Rev. Margie Bryce • Phone: 810-338-2372 •


Chrysalis is a three-day spiritual retreat for youth. Chrysalis provides participants the opportunity to learn more

about faith, experience Christian love and support, and make new commitments in their faith journey. The focus is

commitment to Jesus Christ, expressed through the local church. The objective is to inspire, challenge, and equip youth

for a closer friendship with Christ and for Christian action in the home, church, school, and community.

Emmaus – Adult Spiritual Renewal • MJ 1301Target Amount: $10,000 • Sponsor: Board of Discipleship • Contact: Rev. Margie Bryce • Phone: 810-338-2372 •


Regional Emmaus communities sponsor each Walk to Emmaus. This highly structured weekend looks at Christianity as

a lifestyle and as a faith renewal to build leaders for the local church. Combining laity and clergy together in leadership

serves as an ideal model which benefi ts the local church, community, and beyond.

Local Church Grant Ministry • MJ 1319Target Amount: $6,000 • Sponsor: Board of Discipleship • Contact: Rev. Margie Bryce • Phone: 810-338-2372 •


The Local Church Ministry Grant is an opportunity for local churches to receive fi nancial assistance for training, events,

or materials in the areas of worship, evangelism, and stewardship. Local churches within the Detroit Annual Conference

may apply for one grant per year up to the amount of $500. Grant monies will be awarded as funds become available

through Ministry Jubilee.

Michigan Area Resource Center (MARC) • MJ 1135Target Amount: $5,000 • Sponsor: Board of Discipleship • Contact: Betsy Weems • Phone: 888-217-1905 • Fax: 616-

459-0191 • E-mail: [email protected]

The Michigan Area Resource Center (MARC) is a media lending library, providing audio visual, music, and print

publications, and serves as a communication link between both the Detroit Annual Conference and their local

congregations, as well as the boards and agencies.

Stewardship Training • MJ 1255Target Amount: $20,000 • Sponsor: Board of Discipleship • Contact: Rev. Margie Bryce • Phone: 810-338-2372 •


Stewardship provides educational opportunities to help pastors and congregations grow in their understanding of

stewardship. Our mission is to encourage a climate for Christian giving in our congregations and stimulate spiritual

vitality and Christian witness. We encourage leaders in the congregation to interpret stewardship as an act of

discipleship.

Board of Global Ministries • MJ 1403The purpose of the Board of Global Ministries is to seek to express the total mission of the church in the context of a

global setting. Gifts designated to MJ 1403 will be used for these purposes as needed by the Board.

Church Extension • MJ 1417Target Amount: Unlimited • Sponsor: Board of Global Ministries • Contact: Rev. George Spenser • Phone: 734-671-


The purpose of the Division on Church Extension is to use the connectional resources and efforts of the Annual

Conference to enable the development and redevelopment of local congregations. Gifts will be used for this purpose as

needed by the Committee.

Church Redevelopment: New Ministries in Existing Settings • MJ 1307Target Amount: $50,000 • Sponsor: Board of Global Ministries • Contact: Rev. George Spencer •


We are committed to revitalizing congregations by providing resources to help leaders and churches become healthy

and grow, providing funds, training, and staff of the development of second sites. Theses redevelopment ministries help

congregations improve their leadership, grow into healthy congregations, and create an environment for growth. The

components we offer are: The Second Site Initiative, Demographics, One-Time Church Redevelopment Grants, and

Coaching Practicum/Consultations.

Covenant Relationship Projects - Haiti • MJ 1164Target Amount: $25,000 • Sponsor: Board of Global Ministries • Contact: Rev. Don Gotham • Phone: 810-329-7186 •

Fax: 810-329-3501 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.MichiganAreaHaitiTaskForce.com

We have been in a covenant relationship with the Methodist Church of Haiti for over ten years. Now, more than ever,

we need to keep our Covenant strong through the work of the Michigan Area Haiti Task Force. Funds generated through

this Ministry Jubilee asking will provide:

Informational materials about Haiti to Michigan Area churches

Scholarships for travel to Haiti, especially fi rst time travelers

Funds for representatives from Haiti to travel to Michigan

Support for the ongoing work of the Michigan Area Haiti Task Force

Cros-Lex Project Blessing • MJ 1193Target Amount: $2,000 • Sponsor: Board of Global Ministries • Contact: Wayne Bank • Phone: 810-359-2045 or 7281

• E-mail: [email protected]

The mission of Cros-Lex Project Blessing is to serve the Croswell and Lexington communities by providing food

and emergency fi nancial assistance based on referrals from community church leaders and recognized care agencies

for people in crisis. Financial assistance includes grants to prevent eviction, utility shut off, medical needs, and

transportation needs. Board members are from Lexington UMC, Croswell UMC, and other churches in the community.

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C.W. Duncan School Mission Project NJ • 1137Target Amount: $10,000 • Sponsor: Board of Global Ministries • Contact: Jessica Arnold • Phone: 248-681-0040 •


The C.W. Duncan School in a mission school of A.P. Camphor UMC in Monrovia, Liberia. The pre-kindergartner

through ninth grade school has suffered greatly during the civil wars in Liberia. Funding provides scholarships for

students, both boys and girls, as well as books and supplies. Building improvements and certifi cation for teachers are

also priorities.

D.A.C. Domestic Disaster Response • MJ 1185Target Amount: $2,500 • Sponsor: Board of Global Ministries • Contact: Eric J. Miller • Phone: 586-206-4527 •

E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.getinthecar.org

Detroit Annual Conference Volunteers in Mission (VIM) provides training and encourages persons to respond for early

recovery and reconstruction after a disaster. UMCOR and Conference personnel provide on-site administration and

direction. VIM teams are needed as helping hands and caring hearts. Scholarships for teams will be awarded as funds

become available.

D.A.C. Volunteers-In-Mission • MJ 1316Target Amount: $5,000 • Sponsor: Board of Global Ministries • Contact: John Walls • Phone: 734-282-5930 •

Fax: 734-282-3741 • E-mail: [email protected]

Detroit Annual Conference Volunteers-In-Mission (VIM) encourages clergy and laity to respond to people in need

here and around the world through short-term mission projects. Volunteers, bearing many out-of-pocket expenses, do

specifi c projects, provide medical support, and/or teach Bible school in cooperation with hosting conferences/countries.

VIM involves whole congregations in fund raising, prayerful support, and at-home support while offering individual

volunteers the opportunity to experience the Church’s connectional dimension, and diversity of race, age, and culture.

Funding provides direct support.

Environmental Health & Accessibility Grants • MJ 1109Target Amount: $5,000 • Sponsor: Board of Global Ministries • Contact: Mary Solterman • Phone: 810-359-8574 •


These grants provide money to local churches, helping to fund changes creating accessibility for environmental health

updgrades. This may include room adaptations, elevators, ramps, listening devices, and making all programs, including

worship, available to all persons. This may also include improvements to church building or parsonages involving

carpet removal, hazardous mold mitigation, furnace fi ltration, and other modifi cations. Grant applications are available

at www.detroitconference.org.

Friendship Shelter • MJ 1163Target Amount: $20,000 • Sponsor: Board of Global Ministries • Contact: Rev. John E. Naile • Phone: 989-732-5380

• Fax: 989-732-5015 • E-mail: fumcoffi [email protected] • Website: www.fumcgaylord.org

The Friendship Shelter in Gaylord, Michigan provides housing for the homeless within Ostego County and surrounding

areas. The staff gives transitional support to families and individuals who are seeking a place of their own. The helping

hand of the Shelter reaches out to children, adults, and families in their times of greatest need and provides shelter, food,

encouragement, and education.

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God’s Country Cooperative Parish • MJ 1110Target Amount: $2,500 • Sponsor: Board of Global Ministries • Contact: Katie Peterson • Phone: 906-293-5711 •

E-mail: [email protected] • Web Site: www.gbgm-umc.org/gccp

The God’s Country Cooperative Parish, located in the eastern part of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, covers a 2,500

square mile area from Engadine to Paradise to Grand Marais, and encompasses McMillan, Germfask, Newberry and

Hulbert. Although located in some of the most beautiful country, the isolation, extremely harsh long winters, and

scarcity of jobs, bring real challenges to these churches and the communities they serve. Unlike our more densely

populated areas where you might fi nd another United Methodist Church within a few miles, these churches are

anywhere from 25 to 100 miles from sister churches. Yet these seven communities of faith combine their resources,

share their faith and through their active presence work to bring self-esteem, hope, and faith to all of God’s children

throughout their vast parish.

Joy-Southfield CDC Housing Ministry • MJ 1139Target Amount: $25,000 • Sponsor: Board of Global Ministries • Contact: Rodney Gasaway • Phone: 313-581-7773 •

Fax: 313-581-7715 • Email: rgasaway@joysouthfi eld.org • Website: www.joysouthfi eld.org

Joy-Southfi eld Community Development Corporation (CDC) Housing Ministry offers a variety of home ownership

services to low income families and individuals in the Joy-Southfi eld service area. Services include: free or low cost

home repairs, acquisition, rehabilitation and affordable resale of vacant homes, and home ownership education, which

includes foreclosure prevention, mortgage preparation class, simple home repair, and preparing a household budget

course. A working relationship has been formed with the Motown Mission project of The United Methodist Church.

Each year, hundreds of mission volunteers work with the housing ministry in the Joy-Southfi eld community. An

estimated 400% return on investment has been our proven track record with the Joy-Southfi eld Housing Ministry. Your

gifts go a long way to service those in need.

Joy-Southfield Community Free Health Clinic • MJ 1129Target Amount: $25,000 • Sponsor: Board of Global Ministries • Contact: Charissa Bredow-Shawcross •

Phone: 313-581-7773 • Fax: 313-581-7793 • E-mail: healthdirector@joysouthfi eld.org • Website: www.joysouthfi eld.org

Joy-Southfi eld Community Development Corporation (JSCDC) was established by Second Grace UMC in 2001. Our

mission is to revitalize the Joy Road-Southfi eld Freeway area of Detroit, Michigan through family life skills support and

economic development. JSCDC relies on a multi-cultural group of volunteer health care practitioners and laypersons

to provide 4,000 primary and preventative health care visits to local residents with no health insurance. Second Grace,

Ford Memorial, Resurrection and People's United Methodist Churches of Detroit; Livonia: Newburg, Northville: First,

Royal Oak: First, and Farmington: First United Methodist Churches; and, along with Children’s Hospital of Michigan,

Detroit Department of Health and Wellness, Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program, and the U of M School of

Public Health are all partners that help us serve the community that has been classifi ed by the Federal Government as

medically underserved. The Director of Health Services is a missionary assigned through the Global Ministries of the

UMC. Your gift will help increase the scope of services within our facility that is dedicated to health care for uninsured

residents.

Liberia Annual Conference Foundation Fund • MJ 1418Target Amount: $10,000 • Sponsor. Board of Global Ministries • Contact: Rev. William T. Robinson •


Decimated by years of civil war, the United Methodist Church in Liberia is fi nancially destitute and spiritually

fl ourishing. This fund builds from year to year, with money released annually to provide for the ministers of the Liberia

Annual Conference and rebuild the church materially, as God builds it spiritually.

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Liberia Conference Covenant Relationship Projects • MJ 1174Target Amount: $20,000 • Sponsor. Board of Global Ministries • Contact: Rev. William T. Robinson •


In 1998 the Detroit and Liberia Conferences of the UMC established a covenant partnership. In the Detroit Conference,

the Liberia Task Force coordinates the covenant work. Funds generated provide:

Funds for Representatives of the Liberia Annual Conference to travel to Michigan.•

Supplemental funds to support Detroit Conference representative travel to Liberia (individuals normally •

pay or raise the bulk of their travel cost).

Coordination of District and Local Congregation level expressions of the Covenant.•

Emergency assistance funds for emergency needs in Liberia.•

Educational and promotional materials to Michigan and Liberia congregations.•

Liberia Task Force • MJ 1175Target Amount: $5,000 • Sponsor. Board of Global Ministries • Contact: Rev. William T. Robinson •


The Detroit Conference seeks to promote and coordinate efforts in relation to our covenant agreement with the Liberia

Annual Conference. Our goal is to cultivate direct partner relationships, congregation-to-congregation, district-to-

district, and conference-to-conference as the Detroit and Liberia Conferences work to further the mission of the church

of Jesus Christ. We also encourage direct exchanges of persons between our Conferences, advocate for the missional

needs of the Liberia Annual Conference, and interpret the vital strengths of United Methodists in Liberia as they speak

to the needs of the Detroit Conference.

Looking Glass Community Services • MJ 1111Target Amount: $30,000 • Sponsor: Board of Global Ministries • Contact: Dawn Dulworth • Phone: 517-675-5427 •

Fax: 517-675-5427 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.lgcservices.org

Looking Glass Community Services (LGCS) is a faith-based 501(c)3 non-profi t organization in Laingsburg, and a

mission site of the General Board of Global Ministries. We serve people who are living in poverty in a rural area outside

Lansing, in the southwestern corner of Shiawassee County. LGCS seeks to relieve suffering, build community, and

empower people to discover strengths and gifts within themselves and in the people around them. There are several

programs that help to accomplish this, including a summer program for children and youth, a community garden, a

volunteer taxi service, and emergency assistance for people who are struggling to pay their rent and utilities.

Mayville Area Share Shop • MJ 1194Target Amount: $10,000 • Sponsor: Board of Global Ministries • Contact: Lynda Brooks • Phone: 989-843-6323 or

553-2089 • E-mail: [email protected]

The Mayville Area Share Shop (MASS) is an ecumenical outreach started by the Mayville UMC to provide area

families in need in Southern Tuscola and Northern Lapeer Counties with affordable clothing, utility assistance, and

food assistance. MASS strives to be an advocate between those in need and government agencies by providing job

experience through Michigan Works and the Tuscola Personal Independent Center, and community service time through

the local school and Tuscola County Court system. Developing partnerships with families allows us to demonstrate

God’s unconditional, inclusive, supportive love toward those who are experiencing a variety of needs.

Methodist Children’s Home Society • MJ 1202Target Amount: $35,000 • Sponsor: Board of Global Ministries • Contact: Shai A. James • Phone: 313-531-9464 •

Fax: 313-531-1041 Email: [email protected] • Website: www.mchsmi.org

The Methodist Children’s Home Society (MCHS) has been providing care for Michigan’s children since 1917.

Annually, MCHS provides assistance to hundreds of children and families through its core programs. The residential

treatment program provides intensive treatment for 70 boys ages 6-17. Licensed foster care is furnished for children,

birth through age 17, who have been temporarily removed from their homes. Every attempt is made to reunite children

in our care with their birth families. Because this is not always an option, we identify adoptive families and place

children into loving, permanent homes. In 1992, MCHS developed BookPartners, an after-school mentoring program

in Jackson, where children receive individual attention from volunteer mentors who use an individualized approach

centered on the interests of the child. The success of this program led to the establishment of additional programs in

Shaftsburg and Howard City in 2004. MCHS is continuing to expand the number of mentoring programs. The Board of

Directors and staff are proud of the agency’s long tradition of caring for children in need, and we value our connection

to both the Detroit and West Michigan Conferences of The United Methodist Church.

New Church Start Partnership – Disciple-Making Ministries • MJ 1304Target Amount: $50,000 • Sponsor: Board of Global Ministries • Contact: Rev. George Spencer • Phone: 586-781-

6577 • E-mail: [email protected]

When new church starts reach unchurched people, we have discovered that 75% of them lack the church backgrounds

many of us take for granted. Christian discipleship must be nurtured for these new Christians to grow and mature. This

Partnership supports ministry staff outreach and discipleship ministries as well as ministries with youth and children -

all intended to nurture new Christians and encourage them to grow in faith and commitment to Jesus Christ.

New Church Start Partnership – Salary Support • MJ 1303Target Amount: $50,000 • Sponsor: Board of Global Ministries • Contact: Rev. George Spencer • Phone: 586-781-


Church wide studies show that starting new worshiping communities contributes to the overall health and growth of

an Annual Conference. New church starts and second sites within the Detroit Conference are supported in part by the

concern and care of United Methodists across Michigan. The Conference supports these congregations by providing for

pastoral leadership.

New Life Community Center – The Helping Hands Thrift Store • MJ 1177Target Amount: $5,000 • Sponsor: Board of Global Ministries •Contact: Rev. Linda L. Fuller • Phone: 989-856-4009

or 2626 • Fax: 989-856-9299

The Helping Hands Thrift Store is an outreach of the Caseville UMC. It provides low cost and sometimes free clothing

to the community. We also provide, free of charge, other necessities to those in need; assistance to families with heating

bills, electric bills, telephone bills, and prescriptions; food vouchers to seniors; and a food pantry in the Upper Thumb of

Michigan.

PET MI-East Michigan • MJ 1138Target Amount: $5,000 • Sponsor: Board of Global Ministries • Contact: Carl Pierce • Phone: 810-659-4742 •

Email: [email protected] • Website: www.petmieastmi.org

Personal Energy Transportation (PET) MI – East Michigan builds a three wheeled cart given to persons in developing

countries. The carts are delivered through P.E.T. International. The PET Project seeks to refl ect the love of Jesus Christ

by bringing mobility and dignity to those in developing countries who are unable to walk. Over 20 million people in

these countries are unable to walk. All Affi liates, parts-makers, fi nancial supporters, distribution partners and others

engaged in the ministry of the PET Project are asked to consider, prayerfully and earnestly, the extent to which they

can contribute to the realization of the international Vision, which is to see a ten-fold increase in PET production and

distribution by 2015.

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Top of the Thumb Leisure Ministries • MJ 1136Target Amount: $4,000 • Sponsor: Board of Global Ministries • Contact: Rev. David Freeland • Phone:989-315-8255

• Email: [email protected]

Two United Methodist pastors started Top of the Thumb Leisure Ministries (TTLM) as an ecumenical ministry seeking

to “strengthen the Christian Community among residents and visitors in the thumb area” by providing “programming

in tourist communities, regular meetings for worship and fellowship, and training for Christian leaders in ministries.”

The TTLM seasonal staff offers programs and conducts ministries for families and children at local shoreline camping

facilities under the supervision of an ecumenical Board of Directors with a United Methodist majority. Weekly vesper

music/worship services are arranged during the summer at local churches by the Board. Over the years since it began in

the sixties, many present day Detroit Conference pastors and family members have experienced growth in their ministry

skills and Christian leadership while serving in the TTLM program.

Town and Country Mustard Seed Grants • MJ 1309Target Amount: $2,500 • Sponsor: Board of Global Ministries • Contact: Katie Peterson • Phone: 906-492-3680 •


Grants are awarded to one church in each of our four districts (Flint, Marquette, Port Huron, and Saginaw Bay) that

relate to Town and Country Ministries. These grants are intended to strengthen and/or provide seed monies for programs

and projects in nurture, outreach, and witness ministries. These grants are generally awarded in the fall of the year.

United Methodist Retirement Communities - Benevolent Care Fund • MJ 1351Target Amount: $62,500 • Sponsor: Board of Global Ministries • Contact: Ginger Sissom • Phone: 734-433-1000

ext. 7426 • Fax: 734-475-5820 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.umrc.com

Founded in 1906 as the “Methodist Old Folks Home,” United Methodist Retirement Communities was established

to provide a home for Methodist ministers and their wives. We now serve people of all faith at Chelsea Retirement

Community (CRC), with retired Methodist ministers and their spouses still an important part of our community.

Our Chelsea campus includes Towsley Village, a state-of-the-art facility for those with Alzheimer’s. Although care

at Towsley is more costly than elsewhere on campus, people can move to Towsley from anywhere at CRC without

having to fi nancially re-qualify. Providing a home for life is fundamental to our mission, but is also expensive. In 2010,

benevolent care costs were more than $1.3 million. No state or federal reimbursement is received for any portion of this

care. Without the generous support of people and churches, we could not continue to honor our Methodist founders’

commitment – we will care for all who live here, even if they outlive their savings.

Vision, Integrity, Need, Action (VINA) - Community Dental Clinic • MJ 1134Target Amount: $2,500 • Sponsor: Board of Global Ministries • Contact: Rev. Loretta Job • Phone: 810-229-8561 •

E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.brightonfumc.org

Vision, Integrity, Need, Action (VINA) - Community Dental Clinic is a 501(c)3 non-profi t ministry of Brighton:

First UMC and governed by a board of directors, including representatives of the church. Our mission is to provide

quality, affordable dental care to Livingston County residents with limited fi nances and little to no access to dental

care. Over 1,600 persons have made the VINA Clinic their dental home, which represents approximately 5% of

the target population we hope to reach. Expanding the clinic infrastructure to allow greater service to more people

through professional, concerned, and compassionate care is our hope for 2012. The clinic is run by a paid director,

many volunteers, local dentists, and hygienists. We are supported by donations from church and community members,

businesses, and by grants.

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Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry • MJ 1405The Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry is responsible for promoting and supporting ministry to and

with students through Wesley Foundations, local churches, and ecumenical campus ministries. The Board provides

scholarships for students attending United Methodist related colleges and universities, provides fi nancial assistance

to students attending the national training and leadership development opportunities through The United Methodist

Church, and advocates on behalf of higher education and inclusion of young adult students in the life and leadership of

the church at all levels. The Board will use gifts designated to MJ 1405 for these purposes.

Adrian College Chaplaincy • MJ 1220Target Amount: $70,000 • Sponsor: Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry •

Contact: Dr. Christopher P. Momany • Phone: 517-265-5161 ext. 4211 • E-mail: [email protected] •

Website: www.adrian.edu

The Adrian College chaplaincy is a ministry of intellectual, spiritual and prophetic leadership at Adrian College. The

chaplain works with several hundred students, teaches in the department of philosophy/religion, and serves in ministry

with other campus professionals.

Albion College Spiritual Life Program • MJ 1221Target Amount: $60,000 • Sponsor: Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry •

Contact: Rev. Daniel J. McQuown • Phone: 517-629-0492 • Fax: 517-629-0578 • E-mail: [email protected] •

Website: www.albion.edu/chaplain

Albion College fosters spiritual development through teaching the mind and nurturing vital piety. Spiritual life is

coordinated throughout by the Offi ce of the Chaplain, with focus on Christian unity (Phil 2), diversity (1 Cor. 120, and

developing a lifetime of Christian leadership. Through pastoral and peer mentoring, Christians are challenged to express

their faith in all aspects of campus and community. The offi ce coordinates opportunities to develop crucial interfaith and

intercultural competencies, to prepare for leadership in a global pluralistic context. Over 400 individuals are directly

involved each year, and the entire campus is served through ritual leadership.

Anchor House at Lake Superior State University (LSSU) • MJ 1223Target Amount: $15,000 • Sponsor: Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry • Contact: Marty Feldhake •


Anchor House is an interdenominational college fellowship at Lake Superior State University offering a variety of

opportunities for students including weekly worship, small group Bible studies, meals, retreats, and conferences. Our

service team participates both on and off campus with projects such as Habitat for Humanity and Walk for Warmth.

Over 50 students are involved in the ministry.

CATALYST @ Wayne State University MJ 1218Target Amount: $5,000 • Sponsor: Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry • Contact: Rev. Carl Gladstone

• Phone: 313-718-2275 • E-mail:[email protected] • Website: www.emergedetroit.org/WSUcatalyst

CATALYST at Wayne State University is reviving United Methodist sponsored campus ministries in the heart of Detroit

after a 10 year hiatus. Through weekly gatherings and mission projects, a core of 10 CATALYST students learn to be

missional entrepreneurs, engaging their own social network in good work for God and the people of Detroit. Each

student project is funded with a $100 “Kingdom Assignment” micro-grant.

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Saginaw Valley State University Ecumenical Campus Ministry • MJ 1224Target Amount: $8,000 • Sponsor: Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry •

Contact: Rev. Susan Bennett Stiles • Phone: 989-792-2321 • Email: [email protected]

Modeling a ministry of hospitality, Saginaw Valley State University Ecumenical Campus Ministry seeks to welcome

the students and help them negotiate life on campus. The ministry offers friendship, freedom for self-discovery, and

provides a supportive environment for students to discover God’s way for themselves. This ministry includes fellowship

and support groups, counseling, Bible study, and spiritual growth groups. Outreach opportunities connect students with

supportive individuals, partnership churches, and mission/service projects.

Wesley Foundation at the University of Michigan • MJ 1216Target Amount: $25,000 • Sponsor: Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry • Contact: Rev. Robert Roth •

Phone: 734-662-4536 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.umich.edu/~wesley

A faith community for students and the campus community for over 120 years, the Wesley Foundation at the U of M is

the oldest Methodist campus ministry in the Americas. Embodying God's love, we integrate the journey of faith with the

quest for knowledge in affi rming and challenging ways that refl ect our uniquely Wesley understanding of God's grace.

We are in ministry with young adults at a crucial time in their development. Service to others, Holy Communion, Bible

Studies, and fellowship are key pieces of this dynamic ministry. Students serve in a variety of leadership roles, honing

skills and discovering gifts for ministry. Students move on to live out their vocations in a variety of lay and ordained

ministries in communities and churches throughout our global parish.

Board of Ordained Ministry • MJ 1413The purposes of the Board of Ordained Ministry (BOM) are to counsel and guide candidates in becoming equipped

and qualifi ed for ordination and conference membership, to recommend to the Annual Conference laity and clergy who

have met the standards for professional certifi cation in Christian education, evangelism, music, youth, and other areas

as eligible professional clergy to fulfi ll responsible and effective ministry. Gifts designated to MJ 1413 will be used for

these purposes as needed by the Board.

Clergy Assistance Plan • MJ 1357Target Amount: $10,000 • Sponsor: Board of Ordained Ministry • Contact: Rev. Mark Spaw • Phone: 734-663-3939

• Fax: 734-663-1990 • E-mail: [email protected]

When an individual leaves ordained ministry in the Detroit Conference, help is often needed to make a new start.

This plan provides some of that help, recognizing that some who have been clergy may need to make the transition

of a career change. This voluntary plan benefi ts both the clergy who choose to leave the pastorate and their local

congregation.

Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeastern Michigan • MJ 1359Target Amount: $20,000 • Sponsor: Board of Ordained Ministry • Contact: Patricia McCluskey, PH.D.

Phone: 248-474-4701 • Fax: 248-474-1518 • E-mail: [email protected] •

Website: www. samaritancounselingmichigan.com

The Samaritan Counseling Center is “a pastoral counseling center” providing counseling to individuals, couples,

and families. Our approach is to combine psychological practices with the resources of the client’s faith in a holistic

approach. Programs in marriage preparation, anger/anxiety/assertiveness, professional training for clergy and other

congregational leaders, clergy psychological assessments, and lay caregiver training (including Stephen Ministers) are

offered for congregations and other community groups.

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Samaritan Counseling Services • MJ 1128Target Amount: $10,000 • Sponsor: Board of Ordained Ministry • Contact: Jocelyn Pyett • Phone: 734-677-0609 •

Fax: 734-677-3072 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.samaritan.com

Samaritan Counseling Services, a pastoral counseling service affi liated with the Samaritan Initiative, serves Washtenaw,

Livingston, and Western Wayne County congregations and their communities by

1) providing quality, affordable, faith-sensitive counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, children,

and families;

2) fostering healthy individuals, families, organizations, and communities through educational programs

promoting good mental health (Marriage Preparation, Clergy Support, Relationship Building, Divorce

Recovery, Leadership Training);

3) and assuring affordability through fee-assistance from donations as well as utilizing insurance

reimbursements. Services are available on a sliding scale for those without resources.

Board of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries • MJ 1406The mission of the Board of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries (BORM) is to extend, enhance, and enable our

congregations in their mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our focus is

providing year round camp and retreat facilities and programs that offer and promote Christian faith for people of

diverse backgrounds and ages. Gifts to MJ 1406 will be used in the area of greatest need to enhance the camp and retreat

ministries of the Detroit Annual Conference.

Adult Retreat Ministries • MJ 1261Target Amount: $3,000 • Sponsor: Outdoor & Retreat Ministries •Contact: Rev. Ann Emerson, Director •

Phone: 810-327-6272 • Fax: 810-327-6623 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.umccamps.org

This fund provides assistance for “God’s Treasures Camp” (adults with special needs), “Lakeshore Interlude” (senior

citizens), Adult Choir Retreat and Women’s Fall Retreat. It helps with curriculum and other necessary program

materials.

Bibles for Campers • MJ 1190Target Amount: $5,000 • Sponsor: Outdoor & Retreat Ministries • Contact: Srah Ratz, Director • Phone: 517-467-

7711 • Fax: 517-467-6650 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.umccamps.org

Bible study is one of the primary practices that help build lifestyles of Christian discipleship, and is an important part of

the camp and retreat experiences. The American Bible Society offers the opportunity to provide special camp and retreat

edition of the Bible for our campers. The cost of a Bible is approximately $4. Your gift will help us provide Bibles for

our campers.

Camp Development • MJ 1200Target Amount: $40,000 • Sponsor: Outdoor & Retreat Ministries • Contact: Jon Lawrence, Director • Phone: 810-

266-4511 • Fax: 810-266-6037 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.umccamps.org

Your fi nancial support helps make capital improvements at our Outdoor and Retreat Ministry sites, providing facilities

for summer camping and for churches and their members to use throughout the year. Many people respond to God’s

love at camps and retreats, returning home as more committed disciples. Camp development allows our ministry to

go forward. Donations will be used where most needed at Myers Lake Campground, Camp Kinawind, Judson Collins

Center, and Lake Huron Retreat Center.

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Camp Endowment • MJ 1310Target Amount: Unlimited • Sponsor: Outdoor & Retreat Ministries • Contact: Rev. Ann Emerson, Director •


Detroit Conference Outdoor and Retreat Ministries offers life-changing programs of Christian hospitality for persons

of all ages and from all walks of life. Gifts for camp endowment will be invested, with the income used to underwrite

camp programs and facility needs. This endowment will ensure the long-term vitality of outdoor ministry programs in

our Conference.

Camp Michigamme Development • MJ 1201Target Amount: $5,500 • Sponsor: Outdoor & Retreat Ministries • Contact: Jim Daly, Executive Director • Phone:

906-458-3310 • Fax: 866-361-2596 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.campmichigamme.org

Camp Michigamme, located on Lake Michigamme, has been transforming lives since 1922 in the Upper Peninsula.

Campers often become leaders in their churches, school, and communities. Our vision is to become a year round

spiritual life center while continuing to serve hundreds of summer campers. Funds will be used for camp development

with special attention given to construction of a year round multipurpose center, indoor programming space, and staff

cabins.

Camp New Day • MJ 1366Target Amount: $6,000 • Sponsor: Outdoor & Retreat Ministries • Contact: Rev. James Parkhurst, Director of

Outdoor & Retreat Ministries (ORM) • Phone: 800-334-0544 x 354 • Fax: 810-233-5700 • E-mail: jparkhurst@

detroitconference.org • Website: www.umccamp.org

Camp New Day is a program for children and youth ages 9-15, who have an incarcerated parent. In a spirit-fi lled fun

setting, campers share in daily worship and Bible study, as well as participating in traditional, fun camp activities.

Campers in diffi cult circumstances experience a caring, supportive community in which God’s love is shared. Gifts to

MJ 1366 cover the cost of camp for campers from the Detroit Conference.

Camp Scholarships – All BORM Camps • MJ 1158Target Amount: $20,000 • Sponsor: Outdoor & Retreat Ministries • Contact: Rev. James Parkhurst, Director of

ORM • Phone: 800-334-0544 x 354 • Fax: 810-233-5700 • E-mail: [email protected] •

Website: www.umccamp.org

Detroit Conference camps have life-changing programs of Christian discipleship and hospitality for individuals of all

ages and from all walks of life. Signifi cant faith development – as well as new friendships, skills, and self-confi dence

– are nurtured in the camp setting. Camping is an extension of the local church’s Christian education ministry.

Scholarships assure that every child can attend camp, regardless of fi nancial limitations. In recent years we have had

increasing requests for camp scholarship assistance, and we urge consideration of this ministry opportunity.

Camp Scholarships - Bay Shore Camp • MJ 1186Target Amount: $5,000 • Sponsor: Outdoor & Retreat Ministries • Contact: Michael Coffey • Phone: 989-883-2501 •

Fax: 989-883-3930 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.bayshorecamp.org

Founded in 1911, Bay Shore Camp is an affi liate ministry of the Detroit Annual Conference. They exist to create

opportunities for all persons to come to know the saving Grace of Jesus Christ and exemplify that in all aspects of their

life. A Camp Scholarship program allows children and youth who would not be able to attend camp to do so without

fi nances becoming an obstacle. Campers experience the love of God in an environment of acceptance, fun, and safety.

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Camp Scholarships - Lake Louise • MJ 1191Target Amount: $5,000 • Sponsor: Outdoor & Retreat Ministries • Contact: Vaughn Maatman, Executive Director •

Phone: 231-549-2728 • Fax: 231-549-2729 • E-mail: [email protected] •

Website: www.lakelouisecommunity.org

Lake Louise United Methodist Camp has been affi liated with The Detroit Annual Conference for 76 years. Our mission

is “creating an environment that nurtures Christian growth and Christ-like community” on 2,400 acres of forested land

“up north” surrounding a crystal clear spring fed lake. Lake Louise sponsors summer camps for elementary children

and their parents, middle and high school students, families, and hosts retreats for many congregations throughout the

year. Ministry Jubilee gifts will be used for summer camp scholarships for elementary, middle school, and high school

campers.

Camp Staff Training • MJ 1257Target Amount: $2,500 • Sponsor: Outdoor & Retreat Ministries • Contact: Rev. James Parkhurst, Director of ORM

• Phone: 800-334-0544 x 354 • Fax: 810-233-5700 • E-mail: [email protected] •

Website: www.umccamp.org

The Detroit Conference Outdoor & Retreat Ministries offer life-changing programs of Christian discipleship and

hospitality for people of all ages and from all walks of life. Signifi cant faith development as well as new friendships,

skills, and self-confi dence are all nurtured in the camp setting. Over 700 volunteers and paid staff members are deployed

to provide this programming each year. It is critical that they are prepared to offer safe and effective leadership to our

campers. Gifts to this fund will help underwrite the cost of dean and counselor training, including resource leaders, staff

resource materials and manuals, fi rst aid training, and other expenses.

Camps for the Mentally and Physically Challenged • MJ 1353Target Amount: $20,000 • Sponsor: Outdoor & Retreat Ministries • Contact: Sarah Ratz, Director • Phone: 517-467-


Each summer the Board of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries offers several weeks of camping for these special

populations. There are fi ve events at three sites. These opportunities for spiritual renewal, friendship, recreation, and

family respite are, in many cases, the only “outside” opportunities for these campers. Extra costs for providing these

programs include (but are not limited to) higher staff ratios, special medical supplies, outside resource people, and

accessible facilities. Your gift will help underwrite the expense of this very special ministry and keep the cost to the

campers affordable.

Family Camp Ministries • MJ 1355Target Amount: $1,500 • Sponsor: Outdoor & Retreat Ministries • Contact: Jon Lawrence, Director •


Family Camp Ministries are specifi cally designed programs that are innovative and different from the traditional

programs offered by Outdoor & Retreat Ministries. Developed with the whole family’s participation in mind, these

programs look to teach and model Christian service as a way of life for the whole family.

Hispanic Camp • MJ 1108Target Amount: $4,500 • Sponsor: Outdoor & Retreat Ministries • Contact: Sarah Ratz, Director • Phone: 517-467-


In order for everyone to experience God’s presence and love at camp, to provide a special program for Hispanic/Latino

families, we partner with and for Hispanic United Methodist Churches. Our gifts to this ministry extend hospitality

beyond ourselves, yet the recipients are part of our connectional church. This camp is offered in cooperation with the

Committee on Hispanic Ministries. Increased participation has created a greater need for gifts to support this ministry.

International Camp Staff Support • MJ 1104Target Amount: $3,000 • Sponsor: Outdoor & Retreat Ministries • Contact: Sarah Ratz, Director • Phone: 517-467-


Christian young adults from Europe, Africa, and Australia come to be part of Conference camp staffs to enrich our

camp programs by sharing their unique perspectives on faith and culture. They bring us to the understanding that our

similarities far outweigh our differences. Campers receive much from their relationships, including inspiration, global

awareness, commitment to peace, and growth in hospitality.

Judson Collins Program Director Salary Support • MJ 1259Target Amount: $5,000 • Sponsor: Outdoor & Retreat Ministries • Contact: Sarah Ratz, Director • Phone: 517-467-


Judson Collins Center provides year-round camp and retreat opportunities. Although their particular focus is on

children and youth, the camp is committed to the process of Christian discipleship for people of all ages, cultures, and

backgrounds, with a particular focus on children and youth. The Program Director provides leadership, structure, and

hospitality to all programs and events, and supports the counselors and program leaders. The Program Director also

provides resources for program development, marketing, camper recruitment, and staff development.

Myers Lake Intern Support • MJ 1260Target Amount: $4,000 • Sponsor: Outdoor & Retreat Ministries • Contact: Jon Lawrence, Director • Phone: 810-

266-4511 • Fax: 810-266-6037 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.umccamps.org

Myers Lake Campground is your family outreach and respite ministry located in Mid-Michigan. The summer and intern

programs seek to develop meaningful worship experiences, concerts, and children’s programs that will feed spiritual

connections with God, as well as, with family members, and among fellow campers. Your support is vital to this

important outreach of the Detroit Conference.

Outdoor & Retreat Ministry Programming • MJ 1256Target Amount: $40,000 • Sponsor: Outdoor & Retreat Ministries • Contact: Rev. James Parkhurst, Director of

ORM • Phone: 800-334-0544 x 354 • Fax: 810-233-5700 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.

umccamp.org

Detroit Conference Outdoor & Retreat Ministries offers life-changing programs of Christian discipleship and hospitality.

Signifi cant faith development, as well as new friendships, skills, and self-confi dence are all nurtured in the camp setting.

Gifts for this ministry will be used to provide camp scholarships, volunteer and paid staff training and support, Christian

education curriculum, special programs, and other initiatives. Gifts received from Marquette District churches will go to

Camp Michigamme.

Commission on Christian Unity and Inter-Religious Concerns • MJ 1408The purposes of the Commission on Christian Unity and Inter-Religious Concerns are to promote interest in and work

with ecumenical groups within the Annual Conference, and to cooperate with the program of the General Commission

on Christian Unity and Inter-Religious Concerns. The Commission will use gifts designated to MJ 1408 for these

purposes.

Christian Unity in Michigan • MJ 1126Target Amount: $10,000 • Sponsor: Commission on Christian Unity & Inter-Religious Concerns • Contact: Rev. Bill

Wright • Phone: 989-550-6365 • Fax: 989-883-9737 • E-mail: [email protected]

The Commission on Christian Unity and Inter-Religious Concerns seeks to inspire local churches of the Detroit

Conference to enter into dialogue and to work cooperatively with churches of other denominations as well as faith

communities other than Christian.

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Commission on Communications • MJ 1412The purpose of the Commission on Communications is to be a service and linking agency to meet the communication,

publication, multimedia, public and media relations, interpretation and promotional needs of the Annual Conference;

and to act as a resource to, and have a consultative relationship with the local church, district, conference agencies,

and conference staff. At the present time, gifts for MJ 1412 will be used as seed money to provide the Detroit Annual

Conference with a conference wide Igniting Ministry radio advertising campaign.

Commission on Religion and Race • MJ 1409The purpose of the Commission on Religion and Race (CORR) is to challenge local churches and agencies of the

Annual Conference to a full equitable participation of its racial and ethnic constituency by reviewing and monitoring its

practices to ensure racial inclusiveness. The Commission will use gifts designated MJ 1409 for this purpose.

Asian Caucus • MJ 1120Target Amount: $5,000 • Sponsor: Commission on Religion and Race • Contact: Rev. Chong Won •


The Asian Caucus assists UM Asian Pastors in the Michigan Area with leadership development, spiritual formation,

training events, which include such programs as cultural understanding and sharing, language improvement and

communication skills. It also strengthens fellowship of the Caucus and assists Asian Youth Camps.

Black Methodists for Church Renewal • MJ 1118Target Amount: $4,000 • Sponsor: Commission on Religion and Race • Contact: Rev. Hilda Harris •


The Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR) empowers black United Methodists for effective witness and

service. We will keep crucial issues before the Detroit Annual Conference by initiating action, developing priorities, and

supporting church agencies which realistically deal with the needs of black people.

Commission on the Status and Role of Women • MJ 1410The purpose of the Commission on the Status and Role of Women (COSROW) is to foster an awareness of issues,

problems, and concerns related to the status and role of women, with special reference to their full participation in the

total life of the church. COSROW’s goal is to create a momentum for transformation in the life of the Church. Gifts

designated to MJ1410 will be used by the Commission, as needed, for this purpose.

COSROW - Advocacy for Change • MJ 1112Target Amount: $12,000 • Sponsor: Commission on the Status and Role of Women • Contact: Terry Brannon •

Phone: 810-767-8538 • E-Mail: [email protected]

Our Detroit Annual Conference and its local churches are called to be advocates for women of all races, single and

married, clergy and laity. In truth, women may be hindered from the growth and enrichment opportunities offered

through the church, by deliberate or unintentional gender discrimination. Sometimes the hindrance comes from the

women themselves due to a lack of self-confi dence or economic hardships. Advocacy for Change provides fi nancial aid

for counseling, training, and attendance at various workshops and seminars. The ultimate purpose being to enrich the

church leadership with skills and graces the women acquire or strengthen through these programs.

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Committee on Ethnic Local Church Concerns • MJ 1420The purpose of the Committee on Ethnic Local Church Concerns is to support and empower, via programming, racial

ethnic congregations and people as well as being an advocate for racial ethnic issues in the Detroit Annual Conference.

Gifts designated to MJ 1420 will be used for these purposes as determined by the Committee.

Ethnic Local Church Grants • MJ 1141Target: $15,000 • Sponsor: Committee on Ethnic Local Church • Contact: Rev. Tom Taylor • Phone: 248-544-3544 •

Email: [email protected]

The Ethnic Local Church (ELC) Grant is for the purposes to develop and strengthen the racial ethnic local church. Grant

money is awarded to churches with outreach ministries that focus on racial ethnic communities. The grant money is

intended to aid these programs allowing for a greater reach and more visible presence of United Methodist Churches of

The Detroit Annual Conference. Grants request are due in October, awarded in December, and dispersed in February.

Committee on Hispanic Ministry • MJ 1414The purpose of the Committee on Hispanic Ministry is to relate to all conference agencies in the implementation of

the National Plan for Hispanic Ministry, to provide direction and leadership for Hispanic ministries in the conference,

and to establish governing policies for the Committee and its staff. Gifts designated to MJ 1414 will be used for these

purposes.

El Buen Pastor • MJ 1153Target Amount: $34,000 • Sponsor: Committee on Hispanic Ministry • Contact: Dr. Luis Collazo •


El Buen Pastor is one of the Hispanic ministries in southwest Detroit providing a local congregation with community

center services. Like the Good Shepherd, it shares the love of God in worship, Bible study, and congregational activities

that include a health clinic for women, parenting classes, leadership training and services to immigrants from Latin

American countries. Its outreach ministries include a food, clothing and furniture bank, as well as translation with

lawyers and doctors. Its work constantly changes due to an awareness of the needs of the surrounding community.

Hispanic Ministry Development • MJ 1117Target Amount: $22,000 • Sponsor: Committee on Hispanic Ministry • Contact: Judson Davis •


Join an exciting and growing ministry with the Hispanic people of Michigan. Your support sends children to camp,

trains laity for ministry, creates faith communities, organizes and opens new ministries with Hispanics, and helps to

revitalize existing ones.

Ministerio Hispano Shalom • MJ 1123Target Amount: $10,000 • Sponsor: Committee on Hispanic Ministry • Contact: Rev. George Dorado •


This project is an outreach to over 16,000 Hispanic/Latinos who live in Saginaw County, bringing good news and

encouragement to persons who often lack adequate food, clothing, furnishings, and transportation. Programming

includes Christian education and activities for children, counseling for teens to stay in school, say no to drugs, and

abstinence. Women receive health information and single mothers are assisted; food bank membership and a clothes

closet are available. Physical assistance exposes spiritual needs and discloses new opportunities for ministry

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New Creation Ministries • MJ 1166Target Amount: $25,000 • Sponsor: Committee on Hispanic Ministry • Contact: Dr. Luis Collazo • Phone: 313-843-


New Creation Ministries is a Hispanic Ministry working in the Springwell area southwest of Detroit with a bilingual

worship. Its outreach program includes emergency food baskets, door-to-door visitation, English as a Second Language

Classes, and a summer program in partnership with suburban UMC’s and community agencies.

Committee on Native American Ministry • MJ 1415The purpose of the Committee on Native American Ministry are to determine the distribution of the Native America

Ministries Sunday offering, coordinate the promotion of Native American Ministries Sunday, and monitor/develop

Native American Ministries within the Annual Conference. The Committee will use gifts designated to MJ 1415 for

these purposes.

Native American Leadership Development • MJ 1119Target Amount: $4,000 • Sponsor: Committee on Native American Ministry • Contact: Carmen Misner • Phone:

810-234-5441 • E-mail: [email protected]

This ministry supports the development of Native American leadership, provides resources and advocacy for the

concerns of Native American people, and promotes and facilitates networking with other Native American ministries

and organizations.

Oscoda Indian Church • MJ 1170Target Amount: $4,000 • Sponsor: Committee on Native American Ministry • Contact: Amy F. Alberts • Phone: 989-

773-0360 or 989-728-5772 • E-mail: [email protected]

This historic Indian (Anishinabe) Mission/Church serves Native Americans/Indian and Non-Native Americans. These

funds will assist area needy Elders, families, and individuals with food, shelter assistance, utility assistance, clothing,

and medical needs. Funds will also service to enhance the growing youth ministries, such as positive youth outreach

projects and activities.

Saganing Indian Church • MJ 1172Target Amount: $3,000 • Sponsor: Committee on Native American Ministry • Contact: Rev. Devin Chisholm •


The Saganing Indian Church is another historically Native American (Anishinabe) congregation in our Conference.

Saganing Church has a steady ministry. Monetary support is needed for educational and youth ministry. Funds will build

our youth ministries through positive enrichment projects, and outreach projects and activities.

Zeba Indian Church • MJ 1171Target Amount: $3,000 • Sponsor: Committee on Native American Ministry • Contact: Rev. John Henry • Phone:

906-524-6967 • E-mail: [email protected]

The Native-American (Anishinabe) congregation of this historic Indian church continues its ministry to the Keweenaw

Bay Indian community. The church is located in an economically depressed area where the community suffers from

broken families, substance abuse, and teen pregnancy. Funds are needed for community outreach and to maintain the

facilities at the church, and at the camp meeting ground.

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Conference Council on Youth Ministries • MJ 1407The purpose of the Conference Council on Youth Ministries (CCYM) is to enable youth to become aware of the need for

and the meaning of commitment to Christ, and to involve themselves in the mission of the church through fellowship,

worship, study, and service in local churches, districts and the Annual Conference. Gifts designated to MJ 1407 will be

used for these purposes as needed by the CCYM.

CCYM Fall Rally • MJ 1264Target Amount: $1,000 • Sponsor: CCYM • Contact: Angela Hart • Phone: 810-233-5500 x339 •


The Conference Council on Youth Ministries (CCYM) aims to provide a quality fall event for the youth of our

Conference. This seed money enables the CCYM to bring in nationally known speakers and groups to inspire and

encourage the youth and leaders in their Christian lives.

Conference Youth Assembly Camp • MJ 1208Target Amount: $1,500 • Sponsor: CCYM • Contact: Angela Hart • Phone: 810-233-5500 x339 •


Conference Youth Assembly Camp provides a quality community, leadership and faith building experience for youth

who have completed grades 7-12. Through this experience, youth develop friendships with other youth from across the

Conference as they grow in faith and commitment to Christ.

Liberian Youth Ministry Support • MJ 1183Target Amount: $700 • Sponsor: CCYM • Contact: Angela Hart • Phone: 810-233-5500 x339 •


The youth of the Detroit Annual Conference are seeking to support youth ministry in Liberia by providing scholarships

to train youth workers and fund other youth ministry needs that would otherwise be unmet.

Saving People’s Lives And Spreading Hope (SPLASH) • MJ 1244Target Amount: $500,000 • Sponsor: CCYM • Contact: Angela Hart • Phone: 810-233-5500 x339 •


Saving People’s Lives And Spreading Hope (SPLASH) focuses on the need for fresh water and will provide funds for

new well and water purifi cations kits - around the world.

Youth Conference Scholarships • MJ 1209Target Amount: $5,000 • Sponsor: CCYM • Contact: Angela Hart • Phone: 810-233-5500 x339 •


Fellowship with youth across the country adds to a young person’s spiritual development. This fund allows DAC youth

to participate in events such as Youth 2007, Jurisdictional and National Youth Convocations, BMCR, and other learning

opportunities which may include teaching, fellowship, mission and leadership training.

Leadership Development Committee • MJ 1411The purpose of the Leadership Development Committee is to provide and support training opportunities for the

development of leadership in local churches, districts, and the Annual Conference. Gifts designated to MJ 1411 will be

used for this purpose as needed by the Committee.

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Mission Intern / Mission Year Program • MJ 1214Target Amount: $70,000 • Sponsor: Leadership Development Committee • Contact: Sarah Nadeau •


The Mission Intern Program encourages young, college age adults to explore servant ministry. These interns work to

provide programming for children and youth in poor rural and urban areas. With the help of interns, congregations are

able to provide special resources and programs for the children and families in their communities. Mission Interns work

throughout the summer to share the love of God with children, families, and communities in these chosen areas.

Young Leaders Initiative • MJ 1192Target Amount: $10,000 • Sponsor: Leadership Development Committee • Contact: Rev. Carl Gladstone •

Phone: 313-718-2275 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.youngleadersinitiative.org

The Young Leaders Initiative (YLI) engages young people as Christian leaders for the transformation of the Church and

World in and around the city of Detroit, MI. Through our programs like: Motown Mission Experience (youth mission

destination), Metro Youth Encounter (youth leadership training), Catalyst at Wayne State (campus ministry), Detroit

Villages (international communities), and Emergedetroit.org (young adult ministry network), we help young people live

lives of radical discipleship for their communities and for the health of the church.

Detroit Conference United Methodist Men

Detroit Conference United Methodist Men • MJ 1314Target Amount: $2,300 • Sponsor: United Methodist Men • Contact: Eugene Kramer • Phone: 989-893-6669 •


The organization of the Detroit Conference United Methodist Men (DACUMM) seeks to support district UMM

organizations, whose function is to activate the men in local churches by: programs at our annual meetings and spiritual

retreats; and executive committee meetings at which ideas are shared and programs developed; and involvement in

district functions.

Every Man Shares • MJ 1317Target Amount: $1,500 • Sponsor: United Methodist Men • Contact: Eugene Kramer • Phone: 989-893-6669 •


This program provides a way for all men to share in the expenses of the United Methodist Men, such as missions and

the magazine. It provides an outlet for evangelism, mission, and spiritual life.

Sportsmen Against Hunger • MJ 1165Target Amount: $1,000 • Sponsor: United Methodist Men • Contact: Eugene Kramer • Phone: 989-893-6669 •


The Detroit Conference United Methodist Men feed the hungry by channeling meat and canned products to meal

programs. Hunters provide the meat, churches organize its delivery, and the program pays for any uncovered cost of

processing.

Youth Involvement • MJ 1243Target Amount: $500 • Sponsor: United Methodist Men • Contact: Eugene Kramer • Phone: 989-893-6669 •


This is a program sponsored by the Conference United Methodist Men to encourage the involvement of young men.

This program also includes the Boy Scouts.

Why is it important to fi ll out this pledge

form? This form gives our program boards

and agencies an idea of what support can be

expected for the Ministry Jubilee Projects

they sponsor.

The Conference Treasurer’s offi ce also

lists these pledge amounts on the local

church’s apportionment mailing form that is

sent to each church 10 times a year.

Please fi ll out the form on page MJ32 and

send it to the Detroit Conference Treasurer

before December 31.

Jubilee Pledges

MJ 31

Our Ministry Jubilee Pledges

Church Church Conference No.

Address

City, State, Zip

Pastor

District Phone

Fax Email

Please submit this completed form

before December 31 to:

Detroit Conference Treasurer

1309 N. Ballenger Hwy., Suite 1

Flint, MI 48504

Ministry Jubilee Project Ministry Jubilee Number Amount

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

If you need more space, please use another sheet of paper.

Signature Mission Chairperson Pastor

Your church can make a pledge of money, volunteer time, prayer support, or encouragement.

Please indicate the type of support in the “Amount” column.

Always send checks to the Detroit Conference Treasurer with the correct project name and number

clearly listed. If you have any questions please contact the Detroit Conference Offi ce at

810-233-5500 or 1-800-334-0544. Fax: 810-233-5700.

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Ministry Jubilee Projects Index

A

A.D.A.M. - MJ1212…..6

A Life-Transforming, Barrier-Break-

ing, Miracle Making, Ministry -

MJ1187.....6

Adrian College Chaplaincy -

MJ1220…..20

Adult Retreat Ministries - MJ1261...22

Albion College Spiritual Life Program -

MJ1221....20

Alliance for Urban Ministry

-MJ1404.....6

Anchor House at Lake Superior State

University - MJ1223…..20

Asbury UMC Enrichment Program -

MJ1188…..9

Asian Caucus - MJ1120…..26

B

Baldwin Avenue Center - MJ1150.....6

Bibles for Campers - MJ 1190…..22

Black Methodists for Church Renewal -

MJ1118…..26

Board of

Christian Education - MJ1400.....9

Church and Society - MJ 1401…..9

Discipleship - MJ1402…..13

Global Ministries - MJ1403…14

Higher Education and Campus Minis-

try - MJ1405…..20

Ordained Ministry - MJ1413...21

Outdoor and Retreat Ministries -

MJ1406…..22

Bread for the World - MJ1159…..9

Bridges - MJ1148…..10

C

Camp Development - MJ1200….22

Camp Endowment - MJ1310…..23

Camp Michigamme Development -

MJ1201…..23

Camp New Day - MJ1366…..23

Camp Scholarships - MJ1158…..23

Bay Shore – MJ1186…..23

Lake Louise - MJ1191…..24

Camp Staff Training - MJ1257…..24

Camps for the Mentally and Physically

Challenged - MJ1353….24

Cass Community Social Services -

MJ1151…..6

CATALYST @ Wayne State University

- MJ1218.....20

CCYM Fall Rally - MJ1264…..29

Christian Unity in Michigan -

MJ1126....25

Chrysalis - Youth Walk to Emmaus -

MJ1302…..13

Church Extension - MJ1417…..14

Church Redevelopment - MJ1307...14

Clergy Assistance Plan - MJ1357...21

Commission on

Christian Unity and Inter-Religious

Concerns - MJ1408...25

Communications - MJ1412…..26

Religion and Race - MJ1409….26

Status and Role of Women, the -

MJ1410…..26

Committee on

Ethnic Local Church Concerns -

MJ1420.....27

Hispanic Ministry - MJ1414…..27

Native American Ministry -

MJ1415…..28

Conference Council on Youth Ministries

- MJ1407…..29

Conference Youth Assembly Camp -

MJ1208…..29

COSROW - Advocacy for Change -

MJ1112...26

Covenant Relationship Projects - Haiti -

MJ1164…..14

Cros-Lex Project Blessing – MJ1193...14

C.W. Duncan School Mission Project -

MJ1137.....15

D

D.A.C. Domestic Disaster Response -

MJ1185…..15

D.A.C. Volunteers in Mission -

MJ1316.....15

Detroit Conference United Methodist

Men - MJ1314…..30

Doart Oak Park Neighborhood House -

MJ1152.....7

E

Eastside Covenant Cooperative Parish -

MJ1241…..7

El Buen Pastor - MJ1153…..27

Emmaus - Adult Spiritual Renewal -

MJ1301…..13

Enviromental Health & Accessibility

Grants - MJ1109….15

Ethnic Local Church Grant -

MJ1141.....27

Every Man Shares - MJ1317…..30

Ezekiel Project of Saginaw - MJ1114.....7

F

Family Camp Ministries - MJ1355.....24

Friendship Shelter - MJ1163…..15

G

God’s Country Cooperative Parish -

MJ1110…..16

H

Hispanic Camp - MJ1108…..24

Hispanic Ministry Development -

MJ1117…..27

Hope Hospitality and Warming Center -

MJ1149…..7

I

International Camp Staff Support -

MJ1104…..25

J

Joy-Southfi eld CDC Housing Ministry -

MJ1139…..16

Joy-Southfi eld Community Free Health

Clinic - MJ1129…..16

Jubilee Gift - MJ1453…..6

Judson Collins Program Director Salary

Support - MJ1259…..25

Justice for Our Neighbors SE MI -

MJ1133…10

L

Leadership Development Committee -

MJ1411…..29

Liberia Annual Conference Foundation

Fund - MJ1418…..16

Liberia Conference Covenant Relation-

ship Projects – MJ1174…..17

Liberia Task Force - MJ1175…..17

Liberian Youth Ministry Support -

MJ1183…..29

Local Church Grant Ministry -

MJ1319…..13

Looking Glass Community Services -

MJ1111…..17

Love Christian Services - MJ1161...10

Love Inc. of North Okland County -

MJ1173.....10

M

Methodist Children’s Home Society -

MJ1202…..18

Mayville Area Share Shop –

MJ1194…..17

Metropolitan Organizing Strat-

egy Enabling Strenght (MOSES) -

MJ1140.....10

MICAP - MJ1102…..11

Michigan Area Resource Center

(MARC) - MJ1135.....13

MJ 33

Michigan Universal Health Care Access

Network – MJ1132…..11

Ministerio Hispano Shalom -

MJ1123......27

Ministry Enrichment Initiative for Black

Pastors - MJ1168…..7

Mission Intern Program - MJ1214.....30

Mission of Peace Housing Counseling

Agency - MJ1167…8

Myers Lake Intern Support -MJ1260...25

N

N.O.A.H. Project - MJ1162…..8

Native American Leadership Develop-

ment - MJ1119…..28

New Church Start Partnership - Disciple

Making Ministries - MJ1304…..18

New Church Start Partnership - Salary

Support - MJ1303…..18

New Creation Ministries - MJ1166......28

New Life Community Center, Help-

ing Hands Community Thrift Shop -

MJ1177…..18

O

Oakland Jail Ministry - MJ1115….8

Oscoda Indian Church - MJ1170.....28

Outdoor and Retreat Ministry Program-

ming - MJ1256…..25

P

Peace Center - MJ1131…..11

PET MI- East Michigan - MJ1138...18

R

Rochester Area Neighborhood House

(RAHN) - MJ1180…..11

S

Saganing Indian Church - MJ1172...28

Saginaw Valley State University Ecumen-

ical Campus Ministry - MJ1224…..21

Samaritan Counseling Center of South-

eastern Michigan - MJ1359....21

Samaritan Counseling Services -

MJ1128…..22

Samaritan House - MJ1176…..12

Saving People’s Lives And Spreading

Hope (SPLASH) - MJ1244.....29

Sportsmen Against Hunger - MJ1165...30

Stewardship Training - MJ1255…14

Support for Action Ministries -

MJ1154…..8

Swords Into Plowshares - MJ1122...12

T

Top of the Thumb Leisure Ministries

(TTLM) - MJ1136.....19

Town and Country Mustard Seed Grants -

MJ1309…..19

U

U.N./Washington Youth Seminar -

MJ1215…..13

United Methodist Retirement Com-

munities - Benevolent Care Fund -

MJ1351..19

Urban Children & Youth Initiatives -

MJ1213…..8

V

Village Builders of Northwest Detroit -

MJ1169…..9

Vision, Integrity, Need, Action

(VINA) - Community Dental Clinic -

MJ1134.....19

MJ 34

Ministry Jubilee Project Number Quick Lookup Guide

Ministry Jubilee Projects Index

MJ1102…..11

MJ1104…..25

MJ1108…..24

MJ1109…..15

MJ1110…..16

MJ1111…..23

MJ1112…..35

MJ1114…..11

MJ1115…..13

MJ1117…..35

MJ1118…..34

MJ1119…..36

MJ1120…..34

MJ1122…..17

MJ1123…..35

MJ1126…..33

MJ1128…..28

MJ1129…..22

MJ1131…..16

MJ1132…..16

MJ1133…..15

MJ1134…..25

MJ1135…..19

MJ1136…..25

MJ1137…..21

MJ1139......16

MJ1138…..18

MJ1140......10

MJ1141......27

MJ1148…..15

MJ1149…..11

MJ1150….. 6

MJ1151….. 6

MJ1152….. 6

MJ1153…..11

MJ1154…..13

MJ1158…..30

MJ1159…..15

MJ1161…..16

MJ1162…..12

MJ1163…..21

MJ1164…..21

MJ1165…..39

MJ1166…..13

MJ1167…..12

MJ1168…..12

MJ1169…..14

MJ1170…..36

MJ1171…..36

MJ1172…..36

MJ1173......10

MJ1174…..23

MJ1175…..23

MJ1176…..17

MJ1177…..24

MJ1180…..17

MJ1183…..37

MJ1185…..21

MJ1186…..30

MJ1187…..11

MJ1188…..14

MJ1190…..29

MJ1191…..30

MJ1192…..38

MJ1193…..21

MJ1194…..24

MJ1200…..29

MJ1201…..30

MJ1202…..23

MJ1208…..37

MJ1209…..37

MJ1212….. 6

MJ1213…..13

MJ1214…..38

MJ1215…..17

MJ1216…..27

MJ1218......20

MJ1220…..26

MJ1221…..26

MJ1223…..26

MJ1224…..27

MJ1241…..10

MJ1243…..39

MJ1244…..37

MJ1255…..19

MJ1256…..32

MJ1257…..31

MJ1259…..32

MJ1260…..32

MJ1261…..29

MJ1264…..36

MJ1301…..19

MJ1302…..19

MJ1303…..24

MJ1304…..24

MJ1307…..20

MJ1309…..25

MJ1310…..29

MJ1314…..38

MJ1316…..21

MJ1317…..38

MJ1319…..19

MJ1351…..25

MJ1353…..32

MJ1355…..31

MJ1357…..28

MJ1359…..28

MJ1366…..30

MJ1400…..14

MJ1401…..14

MJ1402…..19

MJ1403…..20

MJ1404….. 6

MJ1405…..26

MJ1406…..29

MJ1407…..37

MJ1408…..33

MJ1409…..34

MJ1410…..35

MJ1411…..38

MJ1412…..34

MJ1413…..28

MJ1414…..35

MJ1415…..36

MJ1416…..39

MJ1417…..20

MJ1418…..22

MJ1420......27

MJ1453….. 6

W

Wesley Foundation at the University of

Michigan - MJ1216…..21

Y

Young Leaders Initiative - MJ1192…..30

Youth Conference Scholarships -

MJ1209…..29

Youth Involvement - MJ1243…..30

Z

Zeba Indian Church - MJ1171…..28

Ministry Jubilee 2012-13

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