Author: Nordbrock
Building Beloved Community
~Rev. Dean N. Prentiss, District Superintendent Many of you have shared with me ways you are caring for one another and those in your community. These are difficult times. It can be challenging to think about the world through a lens of faith, especially when we are so often pulled apart by politics or world… Continue Reading Building Beloved Community
Courageous Communities Project
The Courageous Communities Project started as a Solidarity Grant from UMCOR. The name comes from the courage that Ruth had as an immigrant to provide for her family and the courageous community that formed to welcome her and support her. The goal of the project is to resource church leaders wanting to support immigrants now.… Continue Reading Courageous Communities Project
Semilla celebrates a year of blessing
Semilla celebrates this year of blessing to the ministry in the Greater Southwest District, made possible by the support of finances and volunteer donations of churches of the district. The challenges and adversities that the Hispanic/Latinx and migrant community face during these difficult times couldn’t stop the ministry and the advance of the gospel and… Continue Reading Semilla celebrates a year of blessing
2026 District Ministry Shares
ALBION: FIRST $ 743 ALLEGAN $ 771 ALMENA $ 249 AUGUSTA: FELLOWSHIP $ 191 BANGOR: SIMPSON $ 370 BARRY COUNTY: WOODLAND $ 153 BATTLE CREEK: CHAPEL HILL $ 1,886 BATTLE CREEK: CHRIST $ 433 BATTLE CREEK: CONVIS UNION $ 292 BATTLE CREEK: FIRST $ 1,220 BATTLE CREEK: NEWTON $ 149 BATTLE CREEK: WASHINGTON HTS $… Continue Reading 2026 District Ministry Shares
Semilla launches worship services
We are excited to announce a new and inspiring collaboration between Hartford United Methodist Church and Semilla United Methodist Church! Together, we’re building a new community of faith in 425 E. Main St. Hartford, MI 49057 guided by our mission to “bring hope to every heart and purpose to every life.” We are also incredibly… Continue Reading Semilla launches worship services
Reading Program
United Women in Faith’s Reading Program is designed to help women of faith to achieve five key goals: lean into our spiritual growth, strengthen our leadership skills, equip ourselves for local and global mission, take faithful action for the common good, and build community in ways large and small. The books are current and cover… Continue Reading Reading Program
New District Treasurer
The Greater Southwest District welcomes Sara Wolfsen as its Treasurer. Sara has over 25 years of finance and office administration experience with non-profit organizations and also serves as the Treasurer for the Western Waters District. Sara is a Certified Lay Speaker and is active in district and conference leadership roles for Lay Servant Ministries and… Continue Reading New District Treasurer
2025 District Ministry Shares
Dear Greater Southwest District, I write with a spirit of thanksgiving as I witness what God is doing through you to bless your neighbors near and far. Here are the Greater Southwest District Ministry Shares for 2025, which will be lower this year. I recognize that you are doing your best to grow in love.… Continue Reading 2025 District Ministry Shares
Semilla Introduction
Visit semillacentro.org to learn more about this new church plant in Van Buren County.
Branches
District Superintendent Dean Prentiss has divided the District churches into 12 groups he is calling “Branches.” Check out the Google map BRANCH CHURCH 1 CASCO 1 FENNVILLE / PEARL 1 GANGES 1 GLENN 1 LACOTA 1 SAUGATUCK 1 SOUTH HAVEN: FIRST 2 ALLEGAN 2 BRADLEY INDIAN MISSION 2 BURNIPS / MONTEREY CENTER 2 DORR: CROSSWIND… Continue Reading Branches