Category: Michigan Area
Donate to support tornado recovery
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After the Storm, the Michigan Conference’s long-term disaster recovery affiliate, needs your help as they aid neighbors impacted by recent tornadoes that have devastated our state.
AC legislation, budget posted
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Legislation for the 2024 Michigan Annual Conference has been posted, along with video reports and the proposed 2025 budget.
Revisions made to Moving Expense Policy
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The Council on Finance and Administration (CFA) has announced some important changes to the Moving Expense Policy for clergy, effective July 2, 2024.
Advocating for our rural congregations
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Rev. Jodie Flessner attended General Conference as a leader for United Methodist Rural Advocates, making a positive difference for rural congregations in Michigan and beyond.
Michigan joins the pursuit of Abundant Health
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For the past eight years, The United Methodist Church has promoted and prioritized health and wholeness on a global scale. The Abundant Health Initiative of the General Board of Global… Continue Reading Michigan joins the pursuit of Abundant Health
AC orientation for lay members
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An Annual Conference orientation for laity will be held via Zoom on May 16 and 18. First-time participants and those needing a refresher are welcome.
Michigan pastor part of key writing team
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Rev. Dr. Chris Momany, pastor of Dowagiac: First UMC, was one of the 52 writers who crafted the Revised Social Principles adopted at General Conference.
INSIDE THE BAR: Joy Barrett
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On the closing day of General Conference, Rev. Joy Barrett reflects on the power of seeing each person through the eyes of Christ and connecting with them with the heart… Continue Reading INSIDE THE BAR: Joy Barrett
INSIDE THE BAR: Jen Peters
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Jen Peters has experienced General Conference as an affirming, supportive space as people work together in a spirit of generosity to move The United Methodist Church forward.
Michiganders elected to UMC Judicial Council
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Andy Vorbrich and Rev. Paul Perez were elected as members of The United Methodist Church’s Judicial Council at the 2024 General Conference.