News

Churches cope with latest wildfires - In the middle of a desolate wasteland, United Methodists are among those both evacuating and providing assistance as Northern California wildfires continue to take their toll. JIM PATTERSON & SAM … Continue Reading Churches cope with latest wildfires
Targets for your Giving Tuesday - #GivingTuesday is a national observance that is marked this year on November 27. Please consider putting your focus on #GiveUMC through gifts to Advance Specials supported by The Michigan Conference. … Continue Reading Targets for your Giving Tuesday
Michigan receives $204,000 UMCOR grant - After UMCOR assists in Detroit, Flint, Midland and Houghton, the Michigan Conference enters a new chapter of disaster response as plans move forward to hire a full-time disaster recovery coordinator. … Continue Reading Michigan receives $204,000 UMCOR grant

Events

Tue 13

Children’s Ministry Gathering

November 13 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Following are children’s ministry gatherings held at various churches around the district.… Read More

Tue 13

Faith Space 4 Systems Thinking

November 13 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Faith Space 4 Systems Thinking 3 4 90 --3 virtual weeklies, 90-minutes… Read More

Wed 14

Family Systems Peer Group – Online Class

November 14 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Family Systems Peer Groups For Continuing Learners Have you ever felt anxious… Read More

Health Care Open Enrollment Happening Now

Open Enrollment Has Started

The 2019 Health Care Enrollment is now open for clergy (active) and conference lay employees. You can register from November 1-26, 2018.

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3 ways you can support our Liberia covenant

This year, more than 300 Michigan United Methodist Churches have already donated to Liberian missions. But, there are three ways you can actively participate in our faithful covenant in addition to donating.

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Final Bishop Bard listening sessions coming up

GENERAL CONFERENCE

In February 2019, hundreds of delegates will converge on St. Louis, MO, for a Special Session of the General Conference. They will seek “A Way Forward” on the issues surrounding LGBTQ persons. At stake, may be the future of The United Methodist Church.

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BE HEARD

While most of us like to think of the opinions we hold as well-supported, well-considered and well-argued, we would also do well to acknowledge that in many of the most important things we think about, there is always room for growth and new learning. Bishop David Bard invites you in to learn to have difficult conversations as we Weave Our Future in the Michigan Conference.

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Getting kids ready for Advent

Get Ready for Advent

Learn how to prepare for Advent and Christmas for children and families with this webinar presented by Rev. Kathy Pittenger.

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ENGAGE new mission in 2019

The Spotlight and Six Lanes mission programs draws to a close at the end of 2018. Learn more about ministry with your neighbors through EngageMI.