Category: Faith & Life
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
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
My Year of Living Gratefully

Pastor Jack Mannschreck writes about his goal to write a thank-you note each day of the year and the four takeaways he learned from it.
You’re invited to join us

Rev. Margie Crawford reminisces about what Thanksgiving meals were like growing up and what made them so special.
Joining pilgrims on a holy walk

During a recent three-day Walk to Emmaus weekend, Pastor Vicky Prewitt found holy moments walking with pilgrims of faith and witnessing their eyes being opened to the amazing presence of… Continue Reading Joining pilgrims on a holy walk
Veterans Day tribute to Dad

Glenn Wagner reflects on the testimony of his father, who served his family with love, this country as a veteran of the U.S. army, and God through a faithful life… Continue Reading Veterans Day tribute to Dad
Take time to hallow

What is the true meaning of Halloween? Kay DeMoss invites us to sit with her and remember all the saints who have encouraged and nurtured us in life and faith.
The Ten Commandments and me

Retired pastor Glenn Wagner gives the context and history behind the Ten Commandments and then asks why we should care about them today.
Out of the mouths of babes

Rev. Margie Crawford encourages us to listen to the words of children in how they see the world and describe their faith.
‘Where are you from?’

Sondra Willobee believes our answer to “Where are you from?” deepens over time as we consider the family ties and the lands that have shaped us.