Author: James Deaton
The peace that passes
Members of a growing Michigan Conference Contemplative Cohort invite you to spend Fridays in Advent exploring a form of contemplative prayer. This week, Rev. Greg Lawton invites us into the… Continue Reading The peace that passes
New online-only church charts new territory
Tapestry, the Michigan Conference’s first online-only congregation, launched in October with the hope of creating a new community for Christ.
Prepare our hearts for Jesus
In this Advent edition of Joyful Journey, Bishop David Bard encourages us to open our hearts, our lives, and our communities so Jesus can show up in us and through… Continue Reading Prepare our hearts for Jesus
Finding sacred spaces of hope
Members of a growing Michigan Conference Contemplative Cohort invite you to spend Fridays in Advent exploring a form of contemplative prayer. This week, Lisa Batten encourages us to create sacred… Continue Reading Finding sacred spaces of hope
Holy conferencing in a time of unknowing
Through deep listening and holy conversation, three Michigan United Methodist congregations have been meeting to discern whether they will remain United Methodist or choose to disaffiliate.
Disaster relief updates, furnace needs in Detroit
Michigan disaster relief updates include a final report on the October cleaning kit rally and a call for financial assistance to replace flood-damaged furnaces in Detroit and for volunteers to… Continue Reading Disaster relief updates, furnace needs in Detroit
JFON Metro Detroit office has new home
The Metro Detroit office of Justice for Our Neighbors-Michigan recently moved from Beverly Hills UMC to Dearborn: First UMC.
Being the church while it’s under construction
As we continue to face the uncertainty of The United Methodist Church’s future, Rev. Dwayne Bagley asks us to rely on God’s faithfulness and respond with faithfulness in return.
Let there be light
Here are 10 tips to equip church members, families, and individuals to respond to God’s call to care for creation and do justice with our neighbors during this season of… Continue Reading Let there be light
Recognizing God’s voice on the road to wellness
Lay leaders are key to local church ministry, encouraging all members of the body of Christ to listen for God’s voice and join other believers on the road to wellness.