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April 2020
Spring Sabbath Rest – Lake Huron Retreat Center
Everyone needs time to recharge. This retreat experience, offered quarterly, is designed for guests to use the time however needed. Spend time in scripture reading and prayer. Bring your journal and experience quiet contemplation. Rest and renew your spirit by taking a walk on the beach or sitting by the fireplace. Enjoy community fellowship during meal times. Your time is your own! Dietary needs can be easily accommodated by contacting the Center Office in advance (810-327-6272). REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Pipes and – CANCELLED
The Michigan Chapter of the Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts is sponsoring a concert and a workshop in Lansing "Pipes and Bells". Come study the heavy Metal of your choice! Join us Friday, April 17th for a Concert featuring the Capital City Ringers and Organisty John Horak. Saturday workshops with the Capital City Ringers and Organist. Download workshop information Deadline to register: Monday, April 13, 2020 Questions: Call Shelia at 269-908-0509 Mail Registrations and payment to:… Continue Reading Pipes and – CANCELLED
Find out more »Roots and Branches History Convocation – CANCELLED
The Roots and Branches History Convocation scheduled for Saturday April 18 has been cancelled. The Historical Society will still accept applications for your church's Longevity Certificate for anniversaries in 2020. Click here to access certificates; send it to Diana Miller by April 9. The certificates will be sent to the churches and the recognitions will be listed on the Historical Society website.
Find out more »Enneagram Journey
The Ennenagram Journey is a 12 session course designed to help church leaders, lay and clergy, grow in self-awareness, strengthen their gifts, and lead others with wisdom, patience and tolerance. Led by Laura Witkowski, Associate Director of Lay Leadership Development and Jennifer Browne, Director of Clergy Excellence. 12 sessions, Mondays, 6:30 -8:30 pm, once every three weeks, beginning October 14. Registration is closed. Questions may be sent to: jbrowne@michiganumc.org or lwitkowski@michiganumc.org
Find out more »A Father’s Journey: Cancelled
This event will be rescheduled for a later date due to the #COVID19 pandemic.
Find out more »The Art of Hospitality
Registration is open for The Art of Hospitality Conference held April 23 – 24, 2020 at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection. The conference takes place at Church of the Resurrection’s Leawood, KS Campus and focuses on the ministry of welcome and intentional hospitality. Participants will learn key principles and methods key to becoming an outwardly focused church, including: attracting visitors, effective follow-up and volunteer training. Featured Speakers, Executive Director Debi Nixon and Senior Director Yvonne Gentile, co-authors of The Art of… Continue Reading The Art of Hospitality
Find out more »New Beginnings
FOR CLERGY AND CHURCHES TRANSITIONING APPOINTMENTS Are you being sent to a new church? Is your church receiving a new pastor? Come learn and share with others how to make a healthy transition. First United Methodist Church of Mt. Pleasant March 14 & 31 April 23 & 25 Download the flyer for more information >>>
Find out more »Basic Lay Servant Course – Northern Skies District
A Basic Lay Servant training course is being offered at Ishpeming Wesley Church on Friday, April 24th from 6:00-9:00 PM, and on Saturday, April 25th from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Meals will be provided both days. This course is required for anyone wishing to become a Certified Lay Servant, and is also excellent for new persons in a congregation and those in leadership positions. Registration form available here: http://mqtdistrict.com/Registration.pdf
Find out more »New Beginnings
FOR CLERGY AND CHURCHES TRANSITIONING APPOINTMENTS Are you being sent to a new church? Is your church receiving a new pastor? Come learn and share with others how to make a healthy transition. First United Methodist Church of Mt. Pleasant March 14 & 31 April 23 & 25 Download the flyer for more information >>>
Find out more »Basic Lay Servant Course – Northern Skies District
A Basic Lay Servant training course is being offered at Ishpeming Wesley Church on Friday, April 24th from 6:00-9:00 PM, and on Saturday, April 25th from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Meals will be provided both days. This course is required for anyone wishing to become a Certified Lay Servant, and is also excellent for new persons in a congregation and those in leadership positions. Registration form available here: http://mqtdistrict.com/Registration.pdf
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