Do you need your ABAR Training, but do not want to complete it alone? Join one of our East Winds District-sponsored group sessions to begin or continue your training. In each 3-hour long training, there will be time for both large and small group discussions. You must come with an open mind, a willingness to dialogue, a collaborative spirit, and a desire to learn. If you are unsure how to log into the Michigan Conference ABAR program, please come 30 minutes early for assistance. Register for just one group or multiple.

Cost: pay for your ABAR Training. There are no additional charges to join the group. A donation basket will be out to give a love gift to the host church. 

Requirements: you will need to bring a laptop or tablet with keyboard and be able to log into your ABAR account (assistance available 30 minutes prior to start). 

Registration: https://michigan-reg.brtapp.com/EWABARGroupTraining

Date/Time/Locations/ABAR Training Program Currently Scheduled

Wednesday 9/18; 1pm – 4pm; Faith Community Church, Perry— Anti-Racism Essentials

Wednesday 9/25; 1pm – 4pm; Fenton UMC— Systemic Racism

Wednesday 10/9; 9am – Noon; TBD Flint Metro Region— Anti-Racism Essentials

Wednesday 10/16; 9am – Noon; Davison UMC — Systemic Racism

Wednesday 10/30; 1pm – 4pm; Pigeon 1^st UMC— Anti-Racism Essentials

Wednesday 11/13; 9am – Noon; Lexington UMC— Systemic Racism

Thursday, 1/16; 1pm – 4pm; Bad Axe UMC— Identity

Thursday, 1/23; 1pm – 4pm; TBD Flint Metro Region— History

Thursday, 2/6; 9am – Noon; Faith Community Church, Perry— Identity

Thursday 2/20; 9am – Noon; Davison UMC—  History

Thursday 2/27; 9am – Noon; Marysville UMC— Identity

Thursday 3/6; 1pm – 4pm; Lexington UMC— History