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2025 Michigan Annual Conference

Grand Traverse Resort & Spa 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, MI, United States

Unfinished: Growing Up and Into Christ invites us to explore a faith that expands beyond our limits and welcomes transformation. Inspired by Ephesians 4:15-16, this conference is a journey of collective Spirit-filled discernment, rooted in the belief that our faith is a vast, inviting dwelling, unfinished and constantly expanding. Together, we will wrestle with disillusionment and imagine a… Continue Reading 2025 Michigan Annual Conference

Event Series Lifelong Faith Formation Cohort

Lifelong Faith Formation Cohort

Zoom

The Lifelong Faith Formation cohort is designed to guide churches in envisioning and implementing a lifelong faith formation plan. John Roberto will walk cohort members through different models and approaches, building blocks for a plan, and resources for capacity building. Facilitator: John Roberto Meeting Time: Wednesday at 10am (Eastern) Jan. 10, Feb. 7, March 6,… Continue Reading Lifelong Faith Formation Cohort

Event Series Grant Writing 101

Grant Writing 101

Grants are sources of funding for existing or new ministry ideas, facility repairs, or new builds. Knowing where to look and how to write a grant can be challenging and even intimidating. Participants in this grant writing workshop will gain an understanding of a theology of fundraising, begin to draft a compelling purpose statement and… Continue Reading Grant Writing 101

Abundant Health: Holy Listening & Spiritual Health Webinar

Zoom

Holy listening is an invitation to discern the voice of Jesus in our lives. This webinar, the second in the Abundant Health Michigan series, explores this central component of healthy spirituality: our capacity to listen and deepen our relationship with Jesus. Last year, the Michigan Conference became the newest member of The United Methodist Church’s… Continue Reading Abundant Health: Holy Listening & Spiritual Health Webinar

Language Diversity Workshop

Area Ministry Center 1011 Northcrest Road, Lansing, MI, United States

Language Diversity Workshop: The role of language in fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging This workshop centers on the topic of language variation—how individuals and communities speak differently from one another, even within the same language. We’ll investigate how and why language variation exists and its role in shaping individuals’ identities, alongside investigations of how… Continue Reading Language Diversity Workshop

Event Series Grant Writing 101

Grant Writing 101

Grants are sources of funding for existing or new ministry ideas, facility repairs, or new builds. Knowing where to look and how to write a grant can be challenging and even intimidating. Participants in this grant writing workshop will gain an understanding of a theology of fundraising, begin to draft a compelling purpose statement and… Continue Reading Grant Writing 101

Beyond the Mirror: Finding Clarity In Your Reflections

Zoom

The Michigan Conference is sponsoring this brand-new course focused on addressing your inner critic. During the month of July, on four Monday and three Wednesday evenings, take time for yourself. Begin to peel back the layers of societal and cultural expectations to discover your core values. Embracing what matters to you will equip you to… Continue Reading Beyond the Mirror: Finding Clarity In Your Reflections

Mission U Weekend for All Ages

MT PLEASANT: FIRST UMC South Main Street, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States

July 17-19, 2025 First UMC of Mt. Pleasant “Hope as Resurrection People” is the 2025 theme and we will explore the hope that emerged with a small community of followers after the resurrection of Jesus that changed the world.  Out of so much confusion and fear following the crucifixion of Jesus, grew a “Resurrection People” steepled in… Continue Reading Mission U Weekend for All Ages

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