Area Event
2023 Disaster Preparedness Rally
Natural disasters can strike anytime, and the Michigan Conference Disaster Response Team is ready to mobilize and respond quickly and efficiently. The team plans year-round to ensure we are prepared to assess immediate needs and then engage ministry partners and volunteers. The Michigan Conference is holding its biannual disaster kit rally from September 10 through… Continue Reading 2023 Disaster Preparedness Rally
Starting & Sustaining: Together in Ministries of Compassion, Justice & Inclusion
Wanting to connect the church and community? Wondering how best to sustain and grow a vital ministry? Looking for another approach after good plans don’t work in the same way? Connect with other seekers and innovators. Be inspired by stories, renew spiritually, and imagine bold new ideas. Gather with creatives, community organizers, and change makers.… Continue Reading Starting & Sustaining: Together in Ministries of Compassion, Justice & Inclusion
2023 Pre-Retirement Seminar
Delamar 615 East Front Street, Traverse City, MI, 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 2-3, 2023. 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 2023 Pre-Retirement Seminar
Lunch and Learn Webinar: Seed to Harvest
Please join us for an introduction to "Seed to Harvest," a Michigan Conference program designed to support individuals and teams from local congregations who have a seed of an idea to address a need in their community. This Lunch & Learn event will begin at 12:15 pm on Wednesday, October 11 and conclude at 12:45… Continue Reading Lunch and Learn Webinar: Seed to Harvest
Introduction to Single Board Leadership
Michigan Conference Center 1011 Northcrest Rd., Lansing, MI, United StatesThis training is an introductory level workshop to the single board leadership style. There will be a basic overview of information with plenty of time for Q&A to help participants understand how this model will work in their church. This event is for pastors and church leaders who are interested in moving their church to… Continue Reading Introduction to Single Board Leadership
Town and Country Circuit Rider Retreat
MI, United StatesThe Michigan Annual Conference invites all pastors and spouses serving the smaller, single and multiple point churches to a Town and Country Circuit Rider Retreat. The event will be held on November 6, 7, & 8, 2023 at the Comfort Inn in Birch Run, Michigan. Keynote speaker Rev. Elbert Dulworth will talk about "Strength for… Continue Reading Town and Country Circuit Rider Retreat
Special Session 2023
ZoomBishop David Bard has announced that the Michigan Conference will hold a Special Session of the Annual Conference to address requests by some local churches to disaffiliate from The United Methodist Church. The special session will be held online on Thursday, November 30th at 7:00 pm ET/6:00 pm CT. Those 2023 members of the Annual… Continue Reading Special Session 2023
Dirk Elliott Retirement Open House
FENTON UMC 119 S Leroy St, FentonPlease join in celebrating with Dirk and Tricia. There will be a box to collect cards and well wishes. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and a hot cocoa/hot cider ba
Virtual Mission U Adult Study
United Women in Faith is sponsoring a Virtual Mission u Adult Study: Living the Kin-dom by Riva Tabelisma. This study gives fresh eyes to the Lord's Prayer. Often learned by rote, the Lord's Prayer is a rich guide for how we can live out God's kin-dom in our lives. Tabelisma invites participants in this study… Continue Reading Virtual Mission U Adult Study
Lifelong Faith Formation Cohort
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