Area Event
MI-AIM Educational Conference & Retreat
St. Francis Retreat Center 703 E. Main Street, DeWitt, MI, United States"Power of Prayer" MI-AIM Educational Conference & Retreat For Administrative Assistants in All Methodist Church Offices. This will be a weekend filled with educational training, spiritual refueling and connectional fellowship for all that attend. Guest Speakers: Rev. Melany Chalker - Worship & Bible Journaling Rev. Carol Freeland - Power of Prayer Mark Doyal - Marketing… Continue Reading MI-AIM Educational Conference & Retreat
Seed to Harvest Ministry Incubation Events
MARSHALL UMC US Highway 27 North, Marshall, Michigan, United StatesDo you have an idea for new ministry? An existing ministry that might need to be updated? Join the MI Conference connectional ministry team at one of the Seed to Harvest events to put your idea through an incubation process for an effective launch or re-launch. Three dates, same content, pick one that works for… Continue Reading Seed to Harvest Ministry Incubation Events
Lifelong Faith Formation Cohort
ZoomThe 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
Timely Topics & Faith Formation Cohort
ZoomThe Timely Topics cohort will focus on topics like: Trauma Informed Ministry, Anti-Racism, Enneagram and Ministry, Mental Health, and Neurodivergent Ministry. Each month will be a different topic with a presentation and discussion. Facilitator: Erica Kozlowski Meeting Time: 1st Thursday of the month from 9:30am-11:30am on Zoom February – November (with a break for the… Continue Reading Timely Topics & Faith Formation Cohort
Faith Formation Fall Mini-Cohort
Via ZoomJoin our three month cohort for faith formation leaders to learn, share, and connect. Cohorts in the Michigan Conference offer leaders regular meeting times with others in similar positions or interests. They have made a profound impact on leaders in Michigan and beyond. Past cohort participants have described the cohorts as a place for “community… Continue Reading Faith Formation Fall Mini-Cohort
Grant Writing Workshop
ZoomGrants can be a funding source for existing or ministry new ministry ideas, facility repairs or new builds. Knowing where to look and how to write a grant can be challenging and even intimidating. Join Lisa Batten, Associate Director of Connectional Ministry for a grant writing workshop in which participants will not only learn basics… Continue Reading Grant Writing Workshop
Seasoned Faith Formation Leaders Cohort
ZoomA cohort for experienced faith formation leaders who work with all ages (an emphasis on ministry with children, youth, and families) with a blend of guest speakers and discussion. Facilitator: Sherry Stone Meeting Time: 2nd Thursday of the month from 10a-12p (Eastern) on Zoom February-November (with a break for the summer) Registration Fee: $299/$399 (MIUMC/non-MIUMC)… Continue Reading Seasoned Faith Formation Leaders Cohort
Genogram Part 1: Creating A Lifetime’s Family Diagram
ZoomThrough our families of origin we learn to be friend, spouse, parent & co-worker; and our previous generations influence everything from language to mannerisms. Creating & exploring a family diagram or genogram expands a basic understanding of relationship systems and helps identify our patterns of behavior. Participants agree to mutually demonstrate trust, acceptance, kindness, confidentiality,… Continue Reading Genogram Part 1: Creating A Lifetime’s Family Diagram
Ministry with Gen Z Cohort
ZoomThe Gen Z Cohort is for those who have a passion for young people and would like to be in ministry with Gen Z, the generation quickly becoming the largest in American yet, born between 1999-2015 (ages 8-24). This cohort will specifically focus on the youth and young adult age range of Gen Z, explore… Continue Reading Ministry with Gen Z Cohort
2024 Pre-Retirement Seminar
Treetops Lodge in Gaylord, Michigan Wilkinson Road, Gaylord, Michigan, United StatesThe Pre-Retirement Seminar for clergy and conference lay employees, sponsored by the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits, will be held October 14-15 2024. This seminar is designed to assist you in planning for your retirement. It is a cooperative project within the Michigan Conference, bringing together special skills and talents in retirement, financial planning,… Continue Reading 2024 Pre-Retirement Seminar