Mission Spotlight October 2026: Women’s Resource Center (WRC) By Zeke Fleet, CUMC Mission Committee, and Juliette Schultz, WRC Executive Director   Mission: To protect, shelter, and empower all people impacted by domestic and sexual violence. Vision: To foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through the enhancement of advocacy and empowerment of survivors that… Read More »

Central & Safe Harbor Fall 2026 Volunteer Opportunity The History Before Safe Harbor formally incorporated as a non-profit and raised funds to establish a central building, the organization began as a coalition of area churches operating a rotating shelter, opening their doors from week to week to provide individuals experiencing homelessness a place to escape… Read More »

Central To Our Future:  A Campaign for Central Church Final Report   We are pleased to report that the Central to Our Future capital campaign for Central Church has exceeded its $3.5 million goal. Thus far, we have received $3,521,386 in gift commitments, of which $2,253,041 has already been received.  This wonderful generosity is the… Read More »

Mission Spotlight September 2026: Soaring Unlimited Haiti: Delivering Hope Through Tangible, Reliable Support that Changes Lives Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. – Psalm 82:3 By Zeke Fleet, CUMC Missions Committee and Rev. Dr. Laura Elliott, Soaring Unlimited The mission of Soaring Unlimited Haiti… Read More »

Mission Spotlight August 2026: Love Thy Neighbor Grand Traverse Region The mission of Love Thy Neighbor is to empower change with love and dignity by helping our neighbors overcome today’s challenges and build better tomorrows. By Zeke Fleet, CUMC Missions Committee The Gospel message of unconditional love and grace is the foundation from which Love Thy… Read More »

Central & Safe Harbor Series: Part Two – Volunteer Needs Safe Harbor opens daily at 6:00 p.m.  After the guests check in, they have access to dinner, showers, laundry, and a bed for the night.  There are two or three shelter staff on duty at all times.  How is it possible to offer these services… Read More »

Central & Safe Harbor Series: Part One – The History Before Safe Harbor formally incorporated as a non-profit and raised funds to establish a central building, the organization began as a coalition of area churches operating a rotating shelter, opening their doors from week to week to provide individuals experiencing homelessness a place to escape… Read More »

Acme Christian Thrift Store & Food Pantry Our Mission is to assist the poor, hungry, and homeless in Antrim, Kalkaska and Grand Traverse Counties. For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore, I command you, ‘You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor in… Read More »

Mission Spotlight June 2026: Immigration Law and Justice (ILJ-MI)   Immigration Law and Justice (ILJ-MI) provides free or low-cost legal services, advocating for people of every race, nationality, religion, age, gender, and sexual orientation who have come to the U.S seeking freedom, safety and opportunity.   “Do not oppress a foreigner; you yourselves know how… Read More »