Crisis and Trauma in Children

The world can seem like a big and scary place. Yet again, we learn of more acts of horrible violence in Christchurch, New Zealand. Children may or may not know… Continue Reading Crisis and Trauma in Children

Mi-AIM 2019 Retreat Registration

Bishop Bard invites Michigan Conference to pray

Bishop David A. Bard invites Michigan United Methodists to pray along with the delegates and guests of the 2019 General Conference .

One Week One Street Youth Registration Form

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From: Northern Waters District Superintendent  To: Central Bay District — Midland: First UMC  Effective July 1, 2019

Blue Christmas for Children

By: Rev. Kathy Pittenger Children’s Initiatives Coordinator The days and weeks leading up to Christmas can be very exciting for children. But there are children among us who also may… Continue Reading Blue Christmas for Children

What’s the Purpose of our Retreats?

What’s the purpose of our Retreats? During the Christians Engaged in Faith Formation (CEF) conference in Des Moines, Iowa in October 2018, I noticed speakers were emphasizing the distinction between… Continue Reading What’s the Purpose of our Retreats?

Nailed It!

Nailed it! By: Rev. Cora Glass Waterford: Central United Methodist Church Have you been enjoying the show on Netflix called “Nailed It!”? Nailed It is a show where amateur bakers… Continue Reading Nailed It!

Alina’s Reflections on CEF

After attending my first Christians Engaging in Faith Formation conference this year, I noticed that there were so many wonderful things and gems that I took home with me that… Continue Reading Alina’s Reflections on CEF

Creativity in Faith Formation

Creativity is defined as using your imagination to come up with an idea, to create an object of art or to solve a problem. At the CEF conference in Des… Continue Reading Creativity in Faith Formation