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SUMMARY:2026 Pre-Retirement Seminar
DESCRIPTION:New registration deadline! The registration deadline for the upcoming Pre-Retirement Seminar has been extended from Tuesday\, September 1st to Friday\, September 11th.\n\nAre you starting to think about retirement? Let’s plan this next chapter together! Join us for the Pre-Retirement Seminar for clergy and conference lay employees\, happening October 5-7\, 2026\, at the Holiday Inn in beautiful Spring Lake\, Michigan. Hosted by the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits\, this inspiring and practical event brings together experienced professionals in retirement\, financial\, and estate planning all to help you prepare with clarity and confidence.\n\nThis year\, we've intentionally lengthened the event to provide more time for you to absorb and retain the presented information. Our goal is to create a more relaxed\, retreat-like atmosphere where you can truly focus on learning and connecting at a less harried pace.\n\nIt’s a cooperative effort across the Michigan Conference\, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Register by September 11\, 2026\, to receive a Personal Pension Projection Printout from Wespath\, tailored just for you. We’ve also made it easy to focus on learning and connecting: meals (dinner Monday\, breakfast and lunch Tuesday\, and breakfast and lunch Wednesday) are included in your registration.\n\nRead more here for full details on session topics\, the event schedule\, and how to register—we can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/2026-pre-retirement-seminar/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn\, 940 W. Savidge St.\, Spring Lake\, MI 49456\, Holiday Inn\, 940 W. Savidge St.\, Spring Lake\, 49456\, United States
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SUMMARY:Roles for Social Change
DESCRIPTION:In a time of political and social upheaval\, many are fighting fear\, hopelessness\, and despair. Claim your role in social change movements and find out how you can most effectively collaborate with others to engage in social justice ministries. The Roles for Social Change online group is for those who want to deepen their understanding of their role in change-making work and how they show up in pursuit of equity\, shared liberation\, inclusion\, and justice. \nJoin members of the Michigan Conference Board of Justice and the Connectional Ministries Team in collaboration with the Building Movement Project. \nFour Mondays\, beginning September 14\, 2026. Suggested fee is $25\, but pay what you can. Register by September 7.
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/roles-for-social-change/2026-10-05/
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SUMMARY:Grant Hour Open Co-Work Space
DESCRIPTION:A monthly online co-work space for grant writers and seekers to come alongside one another\, ask questions\, hear updates from experienced grant writers\, and feel encouraged. Join as you are able and have time. \nOnce a month\, through the end of 2026. Noon to 1 pm ET each session. No fee. \n\nJuly 9\, 2026\nAugust 6\, 2026\nSeptember 3\, 2026\nOctober 8\, 2026\nNovember 5\, 2026\nDecember 3\, 2026\n\nRegister to receive a Zoom link to join. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Lisa Batten at lbatten@michiganumc.org.
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/grant-hour-open-co-work-space/2026-10-08/
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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-2/
LOCATION:BRIGHTON: FIRST UMC\, East Grand River Avenue\, Brighton\, Michigan\, 48116\, United States
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