Category: Michigan Area
Delegation endorses Bigham-Tsai
The North Central Jurisdictional Conference will be voting for bishops in July of this year. The Michigan Delegation has endorsed and supports the election of the Rev. Kennetha Bigham-Tsai .
Keswick UMC follows the sun
Non-profits and churches can reap renewable energy from the sun with little or no upfront cost and with significant savings in the long run.
‘The Plan’ … our leaders comment
Four Michigan Conference leaders — Bishop David Bard, Rev. Benton Heisler, Laura Witkowski, and Rev. Kennetha Bigham-Tsai — offer their initial responses to the separation plan announced on January 3rd.
Happy New Year, babies!
While Millennials often identify as “NONES,” young families make up 60% of Valley Church in Allendale, a congregation that welcomed 14 babies in 2019 with 7 on the way.
Judson Collins Camp closed for 2020
Citing cuts in ministry shares by The Michigan Conference, the Board of Camping announced suspension of operations at Judson Collins Camp for the 2020 season.
Bishop named two new D.S.s
Bishop David Bard named LuAnn Rourke and John Kasper to his Cabinet. The Heritage and Central Bay districts welcome these new superintendents on July 1, 2020.
Snapshots of Vitality
See Christ in the hands and faces of Michigan United Methodists celebrating their vitality on Facebook. Send us your snapshots! This MIconnect feature showcases congregations who are using Facebook effectively. Is your church using Social Media to enhance your nurture and outreach? United Methodist Communications has resources to help you get started or to do better. Click… Continue Reading Snapshots of Vitality
Bishop releases statement on separation plan
Michigan Conference Bishop David Bard released a statement today in response to, “Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separation,” a 9-page proposal announced on January 3, 2020, that would preserve The United Methodist Church while allowing traditionalist-minded congregations to form a new denomination. STATEMENT FROM BISHOP BARD Yesterday, January 2, I participated in a conference… Continue Reading Bishop releases statement on separation plan
‘There’s been a break in!’
A break-in at the church? And at Christmas-time of all things! However, it wasn’t at all what the police suspected.
Doing what Jesus would do in Williamston
Williamston UMC extends the invitation, “All are welcome here!” Wednesdays that includes a free hot meal and lots of love.