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Please watch this summary of Annual Conference! Also, watch for future videos of worship services, teaching sessions, etc.

This is "AC 2026 Summary Video Final" by Michigan Conference UMC on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

06/03/2026

At the 2026 Michigan Annual Conference, United Methodists reclaimed their heritage and identity and put into practice Christ’s command to love boldly.

JAMES DEATON
Content Editor

ACME, Mich. — More than 1,300 people attended the eighth session of the Michigan Annual Conference. United Methodist clergy and laity, along with staff and guests, gathered for worship and business at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa near Traverse City from May 29-31, 2026.

“Love Boldly,” drawn from The United Methodist Church’s new vision statement and rooted in Christ’s commandment to love one another and to show the world that we are his disciples, was this year’s theme. The conference centered on reclaiming our United Methodist identity and beliefs in light of changes made at the historic 2020/2024 General Conference, which put the denomination on a path toward a new future.

Read more: https://michiganumc.org/bold-in-faith-and-love/

06/03/2026

As hunger and economic uncertainty increase in families across the U.S. in 2026, Global Ministries is relaunching the Feeding Our Neighbors initiative, with applications accepted from United Methodist annual conferences rather than local congregations.

The revised structure is intended to streamline administration while ensuring broader geographic distribution of resources and stronger coordination of efforts. Annual conferences are encouraged to prioritize support for both rural and urban congregations operating established food pantries and feeding ministries within local churches.

Annual conferences in the U.S. seeking to participate in the program can learn more and apply between June 1 and July 31, 2026: https://bit.ly/4x5INJh

06/02/2026

An overview of the 2025 finances of the Michigan Conference and how ministry shares were utilized to advance shared ministry and mission in our state. Read the full report at https://michiganumc.org/ministry-shares/

06/02/2026

Annual Conference highlight…..

What does it mean to be a people with hearts aflame and minds afire?

In Friday's opening sermon, Bishop David Bard reflected on grace, the richness of the Wesleyan tradition, and the call for Michigan United Methodists to reclaim and renew that heritage while honestly confronting the places where the church has fallen short. He challenged the conference to "know that grace, live that grace, and share that grace."

Saturday's Daily News also highlights the State of the Conference, a vision for imagining a church yet-to-be, and the remarkable generosity of Michigan congregations, which led the denomination in giving to the Advance in 2025.

Read more about the stories, ministries, and conversations shaping the 2026 Michigan Annual Conference, Love Boldly: https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=eb411f11b2c5f0654d55f67fa&id=2d0b5f319a

06/01/2026

More AC news…

What does it mean to be a United Methodist in today's world?

The final Daily News from the 2026 Michigan Annual Conference reflects on Dr. Ashley Boggan's powerful teaching sessions, which challenged United Methodists to reconnect with their Wesleyan roots, embrace holy disruption, and put mission ahead of comfort. The issue also recaps key actions of the conference, including approval of the 2027 budget, the announcement of Michigan's four new districts, celebrations of mission giving and ministry impact, and the recognition, commissioning, and ordination of clergy leaders.

Read more about the conversations, decisions, and moments that shaped this year's Love Boldly Annual Conference: https://mailchi.mp/michiganumc.org/your-2026-ac-daily-news-wrap-up-9719595?e=6e5b2cc709

06/01/2026

The 2026 Michigan Annual Conference has come to a close, but the experience continues.

Watch the slideshow: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/urj7rmt7q3mledihfb09p/Photo-Slideshow.mp4?rlkey=k3lsy9sq69itqpkh9g5ooyfuw&e=1&st=e9c40tms&dl=0

Take a look through this year's Annual Conference slideshow and relive moments of worship, learning, mission, celebration, ordination, and holy conferencing from across the weekend. From inspiring speakers and meaningful conversations to joyful reunions and powerful worship, Love Boldly brought United Methodists from across Michigan together in faith and purpose.

Looking for more resources? Visit 2026.MichiganUMC.org to watch recorded sessions, view daily news editions, access photos and videos, and find tools to share the Annual Conference experience with your congregation.