Category: Faith & Ministry
What is your dream for God’s creation?
Inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr., we must cast a vision for a healthy, equitable, and inclusive future for God’s creation and then work to bring it about. Here are… Continue Reading What is your dream for God’s creation?
Standing in the need of prayer
Rev. Margie Crawford reflects on the nation’s response following the recent injury of football player Damar Hamlin, and the difference prayer makes in all of our lives.
Coming home
Glenn Wagner recently returned to his hometown for a pandemic-delayed high school reunion and Sunday morning worship in his home church. He shares his experience of this first extended homecoming… Continue Reading Coming home
Come, pray, and rest in God
Learn more about Christian contemplative practices by attending an upcoming retreat with others in the Michigan Conference.
Jesus came for us all
Embracing the season of Epiphany can lead us to discover the true joy of Christmas, where we experience the presence of God in Jesus.
Singing the Lord’s song in a strange land
Sometimes we feel like a spiritual refugee, a stranger in a strange land, and do not know what to do. Sondra Willobee points to Psalm 137 as a perfect song… Continue Reading Singing the Lord’s song in a strange land
Grounded in love
Members of a growing Michigan Conference Contemplative Cohort invite you to spend Fridays in Advent exploring a form of contemplative prayer. This week, Rev. Sari Brown explains how she’s found… Continue Reading Grounded in love
Ministry transitions call for coaching
Naomi García outlines the coaching and conflict resolution resources available to those in ministry transition in the Michigan Conference.
Brokenness transformed into joy
Members of a growing Michigan Conference Contemplative Cohort invite you to spend Fridays in Advent exploring a form of contemplative prayer. This week, Rev. Paul Reissmann encourages us to find… Continue Reading Brokenness transformed into joy
Bring the gift of good financial health to your congregation
The winter session of the virtual Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being course offered by the United Methodist Foundation of Michigan begins January 17.