Author: James Deaton
UM named Family Physician of the Year
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Dr. David Walsworth opens up about how his Christian faith impacts his work as a family physician.
Connexion’s first year dubbed ‘success’
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Fourteen young adults recently completed their summer internship through Connexion, the Michigan Conference’s new program centered on formation and discernment.
Doers of the Word and the work
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NOMADS are Christians who travel with their RV all over the United States and provide volunteer labor for historically Methodist organizations.
Training and resource grants for laity
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The Michigan Conference Board of Laity is offering grants of up to $500 for training and resources for lay members. Apply by October 1.
Task force mobilizes Michigan to lead
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The Michigan Conference has launched a new Environmental Justice Task Force, and its lay leaders are seeking passionate Michiganders to join them.
Answering a community’s prayer
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Rev. Susan Hitts tells how faith leaders in her small Michigan community rallied around the parents of American prisoner Paul Whelan with love and support and celebrated his release.
Foundation posts scholarship awards
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The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan announces scholarship recipients through the UM Dollars for Scholars program for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Paul Reissmann
From: Greater Southwest District and Western Waters District — Lake Odessa: Central UMC (3/4) and Western Waters District Communications (¶344.1a) (1/4) … To: Greater Southwest District — Lake Odessa: Central… Continue Reading Paul Reissmann
Ronald Hansen
From: Retirement … To: Greater Southwest District — Otsego UMC. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2024.
J. Thomas Boutell
From: Personal leave of absence … To: Greater Southwest District — Dorr: CrossWind Community UMC. This half-time appointment begins August 1, 2024.