Michigan UMC ADVOCACY DAY
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. arrival
State Capitol • Lansing
Spend the day with Michigan United Methodists meeting with lawmakers regarding food insecurity.
Activities include meetings with legislators, letter-writing, poster-making for the rally on the Capitol steps, prayer in the Capitol rotunda, and prayer and worship at Central UMC opposite the Capitol.
JOIN THE DFUMC TEAM!
A group is forming from Dearborn First UMC, so here’s your chance to join in! Find details, schedule of the day, and more on the Advocacy Day website (link below).
When you register, choose the following activities and times if you want to stick with the group:
10:30 a.m. - prayer vigil in the Rotunda
TBD - A spot in the Gallery during the meeting of the House of Representatives
TBD - meeting with either a state senator or representative
2:30 p.m. - Capitol Building Tour
FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS, TO CARPOOL, OR ANY OTHER QUESTIONS, CONTACT BARB:
Missions@DearbornFirstUMC.org or sign up at the Welcome Center after Sunday worship.
ADDITIONAL DATES:
Save the following dates:
Sun., Mar. 1 - Registration Deadline
Mon., Mar. 2, 7pm - Training #1 via Zoom
Mon., March 9, 7pm - Training #2 via Zoom
Wed., March 18 - Advocacy Day