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SUMMARY:MI-AIM Educational Conference & Retreat
DESCRIPTION:2026 MI-AIM Educational Conference & Retreat \nHoly No! & The Red Letters \nAdministrative assistants serving in all churches across Michigan are invited to a weekend of learning\, renewal\, and connection at the 2026 MI-AIM Educational Conference & Retreat. \nThis year’s theme\, “Holy No! & The Red Letters\,” will explore the importance of healthy boundaries while grounding our work and ministry in the words and teachings of Christ. Through inspiring keynote presentations\, interactive workshops\, worship\, and fellowship\, attendees will leave refreshed\, equipped\, and encouraged for the ministry they do every day. \nConference Highlights \n\nInspiring guest speakers:\n\nRev. Joel Walther\nRev. Taylor Burton-Edwards\nLaura Witkowski\nRev. Carol Freeland\n\n\nEducational workshops\, including “Holy No” and “Creating Boundaries” sessions\nWorship\, communion\, and devotional experiences\nTeam-building activities and fellowship\nInsight Market\nMI-AIM Business Meeting\n\nEvent Details\n\nDates: October 2–4\, 2026\nLocation: St. Francis Retreat Center\n703 E. Main Street\nDeWitt\, MI 48820 \nRegistration \n\nRetreat Cost: $350\nCommuter Rate: $175\nRegistration deadline: September 6\, 2026\n\nWhether you’re new to church administration or a seasoned professional\, this retreat offers practical education\, spiritual renewal\, and meaningful connections with colleagues from across the conference. \nRegister today and join us for a weekend of learning\, encouragement\, and renewal!\n \nDownload the schedule \nDownload the flyer
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/mi-aim-educational-conference-retreat/
LOCATION:St. Francis Retreat Center\, 703 E. Main Street\, DeWitt\, MI\, 48820\, United States
CATEGORIES:Area Event,Central Shores District,Greater Detroit District,Greater Southwest District,Northern Skies District,Retreat
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SUMMARY:Ministry Mechanics: The Nuts & Bolts of HR
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about navigating staff and volunteer management? Ready to learn alongside other church leaders? Looking for best practices for human resources? Need a Staff Handbook? Learn the basics of staff and volunteer human resources for churches\, including general policies\, employee handbook\, crisis management\, and employee/volunteer lifecycle. This two-hour workshop includes training\, best practices\, scenarios\, and Q&A with lunch following. \nFour dates and locations: \n\n\n\n\n\n10/3 – Escanaba: Central UMC\n10/10 – Brighton: First UMC\n10/17 – Grand Rapids: Aldersgate UMC\n10/24 – Midland: First UMC \nTime: 9:30am – 1:00pm (Eastern) \n\nVisit the Ministry Mechanics webpage to learn more.  \nRegister now! \n*Childcare will be available for those who register at least 2 weeks prior to the event\, space may be limited.
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/ministry-mechanics-the-nuts-bolts-of-hr/
LOCATION:ESCANABA: CENTRAL UMC\, South Lincoln Road\, Escanaba\, Michigan\, 49829\, United States
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SUMMARY:Peace is a Practice
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URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/peace-is-a-practice/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:FLINT: CALVARY UMC\, Flushing Road\, Flint\, Michigan\, 48504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Shores District,Workshop,Youth
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