Author: Michigan
Michigan Area clarifies information on Mikita
SEPT 09, 2015…In an effort to engage in factual conversations on difficult topics, the Michigan Area today released information related to Ms. Ginny Mikita. Because Ms. Mikita is not an… Continue Reading Michigan Area clarifies information on Mikita
Of beaches and boats
Glenys Nellist is a writer with a passion for God, her family, and children’s ministry. She serves as the Children’s Coordinator for the West Michigan Conference and her husband, David,… Continue Reading Of beaches and boats
Nominations open for episcopacy
Nomination Forms and Episcopal Covenant Forms are now available for any active Elder of The United Methodist Church in the North Central Jurisdiction wishing to become a nominee for the Episcopacy.… Continue Reading Nominations open for episcopacy
Coping with Europe’s migration crisis
LINDA BLOOM United Methodist News Service In Messstetten, Germany, where a former military barrack serves as an initial processing center for asylum seekers, the town’s 5,000 residents are coping with… Continue Reading Coping with Europe’s migration crisis
Clergy Women’s Retreat
Clergywomen are invited to Lake Louise, November 15-17, 2015 for a time of spiritual growth and renewal. Women elders, deacons, and local pastors will step back from the busyness of competing demands… Continue Reading Clergy Women’s Retreat
Albion College seeks chaplain
Albion College is seeking a Chaplain. This is a part-time, 9.5 month (August – mid May) position. The Chaplain will enhance a comprehensive student development program within a residential campus consistent… Continue Reading Albion College seeks chaplain
Why I go to church even when I don’t feel like it
Trudy Smith was born in Texas. She worked in a slum in India for awhile. And now she lives with her husband in British Columbia. She tells how she followed Jesus… Continue Reading Why I go to church even when I don’t feel like it
Biking for clean water
KAY DeMOSS News Editor, Michigan Area The Rev. Rob Nystrom has been biking for Haiti for years. Rob has also organized others to participate in fund-raising for various projects like… Continue Reading Biking for clean water
New missionary in Detroit
Chelsea Williams is a Global Mission Fellow of the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries, engaged in a two-year term of service in the United States. She was commissioned… Continue Reading New missionary in Detroit
Design Team work begins
REV. MARSHA M. WOOLLEY Co-Chair Design Team The 29-member Design Team, named by Bishop Kiesey for creation of the new annual conference (which will bring together the West Michigan… Continue Reading Design Team work begins