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Duke offers free 4-week course

For a limited time, Duke Divinity School is offering a free 4-week course on Cultivating a Scriptural Imagination, which is the second part of their Rediscovering the Heart of Methodism… Continue Reading Duke offers free 4-week course
Why tradition actually means something in faith

Joseph Yoo digs into his Anglican roots and discovers how ancient prayers and creeds have a powerful effect on the present.
Lyle Ball
From: Northern Waters District — Baldwin Covenant Community UMC … To: Midwest District — Grant Center UMC. This quarter-time appointment begins July 1, 2022.
Teresa (Tina) Zimmerman
From: Transitional Leave … To: Heritage District — Jonesville UMC. This half-time appointment begins July 1, 2022.
Ruth E. Myette
Ruth E. Myette age 98, joined her husband Reverend John S. Myette Sr. on January 18, 2022, in the Kingdom of Heaven. She is survived by her children Jack (Anne)… Continue Reading Ruth E. Myette
Path to real hope during Omicron

The COVID pandemic is approaching its two-year anniversary. Bishop David Bard offers suggestions churches might consider during the Omicron surge.
Larry Wiliford
From: Heritage District — Grass Lake UMC … To: Retirement effective November 16, 2021
Kristen Coristine
From: Northern Waters District — Reed City UMC … To: Northern Waters District — Cheyboygan: St. Paul’s UMC. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2021.
Ken VanderLaan
To: Northern Waters District — Bear Lake UMC, one-quarter time. This District Superintendent Assignment began October 1, 2020.
Florence M. Vuurens
Florence “Flo” M. Vuurens, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. She was born on January 21, 1933 to Frederick and Minnie (Maatman) VanDyke in Holland, MI. Florence… Continue Reading Florence M. Vuurens