All churches within the Northern Skies District are grouped into Zones to better equip everyone to support and communicate with one another. For a complete listing of churches by zone, click here, or view the interactive map below.
District News
Northern Skies District Church Conferences
The Northern Skies District Church Conference schedule is now available. See the full schedule and details here: 2026 Complete Schedule.
Stephenson United Methodist Church Recognized
On July 19th, Stephenson United Methodist Church was formally honored with the Wayne C. Barrett Steward Leader Award, presented by Brad Bartelmay on behalf of the United Methodist Foundation of Michigan. The occasion was a joyful celebration, shared alongside friends and partners in ministry from First United Methodist Church in Menominee.
The financial grant accompanying the award will directly support Stephenson UMC’s newest community initiative: a monthly pop-up coffee shop hosted in the church fellowship hall.
Pastor Gordon Grigg attends GYCP 2026 in Dublin, Ireland
Pastor Gordon Grigg reports from GYCP 2026. Click “Read More” to see his video.
Camp Michigamme Vote – April 7, 2026
Watch the video here. Thank you to all who joined us and participated in the District Conference.
Northern Skies District UWF Spiritual Growth Retreat
May 1-2, 2026
Manistique, MI Comfort Inn
617 E. Lakeshore Dr. (US-2)
What a blessing to join together for a great time of fellowship, inspiration and learning! Our speaker will be Rev. Vicky Prewitt. Rev. Vicky Prewitt, whom many in the Upper Peninsula may remember as Vicky Crystal from her twenty plus years in local radio and television. Pastor Vicky is currently serving two congregations in the Northern Skies District, Amasa and Crystal Falls. Get more information and download the registration form >>>
Update Your Church’s Information in Brick River
Churches can stay connected to the conference and well-informed by updating their leadership roster in the Michigan Conference’s database.
Calling all churches within the Michigan Conference! Have you updated your leadership roster in Brick River, the official Michigan Conference database? It’s simple to do. Plus, it’s essential so we can stay connected and congregations can be well-informed.
Having up-to-date names and contact information can prevent unnecessary hiccups. When Michigan Conference staff have correct contact information, Treasurers receive timely financial reports, Missions Chairs get updates on how to help others when disasters strike, and Lay Members to Annual Conference know when to register—you get the idea! When conference staff know the right person to email, your leaders get the correct information at the right time. Questions about updating your local church dashboard in Brick River? Please contact Pamela Stewart, Database Manager [email protected].
2026 District Ministry Shares
Conference to Assist Ice Storm Survivors
The Michigan Conference is requesting support for After the Storm and Midwest Mission in response to recent ice storms in parts of Michigan.
Message From Camp Michigamme
We are excited to announce our theme for the upcoming summer. This summer, we are returning to the foundational elements of faith and prayer.
