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Category: Faith & Ministry

Youth and Young Adult Resource Roundup, APR 2025

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This spring issue summarizes upcoming events, scholarships, and resources for youth and young adults, including activities at the 2025 Michigan Annual Conference.

Honoring God’s handiwork

Lake of the Clouds, Michigan

Continuing our series promoting the Michigan Conference’s Earth Day of Action, Gordon Grigg reflects on the sacred green spaces of the Upper Peninsula, his home, and how we are called… Continue Reading Honoring God’s handiwork

Is SAS right for your church?

Letters

Churches need the ability to make quick decisions, remain flexible, and stay adaptable. On April 30, join this 30-minute lunch and learn and explore how your church can implement the… Continue Reading Is SAS right for your church?

Vibrancy is about thriving in ministry

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The Michigan Conference Division of Congregational Vibrancy can help your local church discover and live out God’s mission that is created uniquely for you. Learn more about the various initiatives… Continue Reading Vibrancy is about thriving in ministry

Scholarships for pastoral leaders in Michigan

Woman being ordained elder

Thanks to Ministry Shares from local churches, the Ministerial Education Fund helps further the education of pastoral leaders within the Michigan Conference. This article shares important updates and a key… Continue Reading Scholarships for pastoral leaders in Michigan

Redefining productivity

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Continuing our series promoting the Michigan Conference’s Earth Day of Action, Rev. Scott Marsh encourages us to be kingdom builders and hold on to hope in the face of widespread… Continue Reading Redefining productivity

Apply for pastoral counseling scholarship

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The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan is offering a new endowed scholarship for seminary students and clergy seeking a career or wanting to take a continuing education course in pastoral… Continue Reading Apply for pastoral counseling scholarship

Greening of Greensky

Church building

Continuing our series promoting the Michigan Conference’s Earth Day of Action, Pastor Sarah Sheaffer reflects on how Indigenous wisdom has shaped her congregation’s passion for creation care.

Spring grant and fund development workshops

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This spring, the Michigan Conference will host several online workshops and trainings on grant writing and nontraditional funding sources.

An ode to Sequoiacal

giant sequoia

To begin our series promoting the Michigan Conference’s Earth Day of Action, Rev. Chris Lane shares his thoughts on the majestic sequoia he has befriended near Manistee and emphasizes the… Continue Reading An ode to Sequoiacal

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