Author: mkdemoss

Graceful Journey with special families

Graceful Journey Community is a new church start on the Greater Detroit District. Ministry Shares are supporting the vision and making a difference for Garden City families with special needs.

EngageMI helps you transform the world

EngageMI 2020-2021 is a new mission resource that will guide engagement with neighbors near and far in the new year. Two copies will soon be mailed to each local church. Details now online.

The angle of thankfulness

Some trees on her walk through the neighborhood were a glory to behold. Colorful and straight. Then there was that slanted evergreen. Why was it growing at an angle?

A Christmas gift from Dad

The Rev. John Kasper shares what he learned about our relationship with God when delivering Christmas poinsettias with his dad.

Books for your Advent journey

‘Tis the season to give the gift of a good read, to yourself and others. Hope, peace, love, and joy fill these books’ pages recommended by the United Methodist Publishing House.

Giving thanks in 2020

While there is a pandemic in progress, the Rev. Glenn Wagner reminds us to give thanks for our heritage, the benefits of being a U.S. citizen, and a God who loves us.

Top court to consider Protocol

The Judicial Council has not met since the coronavirus pandemic began. They now plan to use video conferencing to address issues, including the constitutionality of Protocol legislation.

What’s in your toolkit?

She received a toolkit in seminary. Now the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Browne assembles a toolkit for use by pastors, church members, and leaders experiencing burnout.

Anti-Racism Working Group formed

 A group named by Bishop Bard will focus on anti-bias and anti-racism, “an essential part of our journey with Jesus.”

Advent-Christmas resources ready

Advent begins on November 29. Much of this year’s celebration will be done online and the Michigan Conference has produced resources that will help your congregation on your journey to Christmas Eve.