• By RJ Walters, Editor •
The Bishop’s Seat Cover project collected over 6,000 pairs of underwear in its annual collection of “seat covers”, including everything from diapers to adult-sized undergarments.Almost 90 churches plus Detroit Annual Conference attendees contributed undergarments that were distributed to more than 30 non-profit and ministry organizations, according to a press release from the Dixboro United Methodist Church.
The initiative is the brainchild of Michigan Area Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton and people can donate to its cause throughout the year by contacting the Rev. Cathy Freeman at 734-665-5632 or cathyfreeman27@yahoo.com.
Chief officers of Grace Centers of Hope — a non-profit in Pontiac that supports men, women and children but asserts it does not receive government funding — wrote Keaton a letter offering sincere thanks, informing him that the project makes a major difference in the center’s work.
Volunteers can now apply online to serve as marshals or pages during The United Methodist Church’s 2012 General Conference. The denomination’s top legislative assembly will meet in Tampa, Fla. April 24-May 4, 2012.
Approximately 150 volunteers are needed during General Conference. Marshals and pages are responsible for their own travel and expenses.
Marshals serve in the visitor and reserved seating galleries, assist visitors and special guests and check credentials for proper authorization.
Pages assist delegates, secretarial staff, Bishops, members of the Judicial Council and official visitors. They distribute approved materials and deliver printed information.
Those interested should submit an online application at http://www.umcevents.org/gc2012marshalpage/. Deadline for applications is Aug. 31, 2011. Applicants will be notified of their status by Nov. 30.
Justice for Our Neighbors opens third Michigan clinic Justice for Our Neighbors of Southeast Michigan (JFON-SEMI), a nonprofit legal immigration services provider, is expanding to meet the growing needs of immigrants in the state.
The opening of its third monthly clinic at the First United Methodist Church in Ypsilanti brings JFON-SEMI to full functionality in the region with additional locations at its flagship clinic in Dearborn and a recently opened location in Pontiac.
Speaking for JFON-SEMI at the Ypsilanti opening, the Rev. Paul Perez, regional
coordinator for JFON-SEMI said, “While there are many dedicated organizations in Southeast Michigan, the need for immigration legal services is still great. We are glad to be able to help address that need.”
Justice for Our Neighbors is a national organization, established by the United Methodist Committee On Relief. It provides free, high-quality legal immigration services, education and advocacy to those in need, regardless of religion or ethnicity. JFON clinics nationwide address cases such as residence status, asylum and naturalization, and provide services ranging from consultations and filing documents to immigration court appearances.
Find out how to help and learn more about Justice for Our Neighbors of Southeast Michigan and United States immigration by visiting www.jfonsemi.org or calling 703-727-9106.
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