Heritage District
Heritage District Conference
Your Heritage District Leadership Team has put together a District Conference event that you won’t want to miss! Join us for an inspiring day of networking and idea sharing featuring Keynote Speaker, Luke Edwards, author of Becoming Church – A Trail Guide for Starting Fresh Expressions. It is our hope that clergy and laity alike will come away energized with… Continue Reading Heritage District Conference
Heritage District Advanced LSM Class
Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century Explore the aging process, the developmental stages of midlife and older adulthood, and ways to develop an intentional and comprehensive ministry by, with, and for older adults. Dates: Saturdays, October 12 & 19 from 9am-3pm Location: Manchester United Methodist Church, 501 Ann Arbor Street, Manchester, MI 48158 Registration… Continue Reading Heritage District Advanced LSM Class
Heritage District Basic LSM Class (Zoom only)
Introduction to Lay Ministry (Basic) Discover and develop gifts of caring, leading, and communicating ministries, putting faith into action to love God and all of our neighbors. This is a required class for those seeking to become a Certified Lay Servant. Class Sessions: Mondays, October 14, 21, November 4, & 11 from 6:30-9pm Registration Deadline:… Continue Reading Heritage District Basic LSM Class (Zoom only)
Heritage District Advanced LSM Class
Leading Public Prayer (Zoom Option Available) Discover tools to use when speaking to God for the people in public prayer using the basic prayer pattern: expressive words for God and people, strong verbs, incorporating words from scripture or a hymn. This is a required class for those seeking to become a Certified Lay Speaker. Dates:… Continue Reading Heritage District Advanced LSM Class
Heritage District Advanced LSM Class (Zoom only)
Called to Preach Affirm your call to preach, assess and use sermon resources to prepare and present a sermon to the other class participants. This is a required class for those seeking to become a Certified Lay Speaker. Class Sessions: Wednesdays, October 23, 30, November 6, 13, & 20 from 6:30-8:30pm Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October… Continue Reading Heritage District Advanced LSM Class (Zoom only)
Heritage District Advanced LSM Class
Soul Reset (Zoom Option Available) Discover the power of rest through the practices of examen, prayer, fasting, taking care of your body, worship, and confession that create spiritual wholeness. Find rest in the healing nearness of Jesus. Dates: Saturdays, November 2 & 9 from 9am-2:30pm Location: Williamston United Methodist Church, 211 South Putnum Street, Williamston,… Continue Reading Heritage District Advanced LSM Class
Heritage District Advanced LSM Class
Campus Ministry: Empowering Congregations to Support Students at Colleges & Universities (Zoom Option Available) Explore the different kinds of higher education, the needs of students, how to create/support a student ministry, and make a plan for their local church to support students in high education. Dates: Saturdays, November 2 & 16 from 9:30am-3pm Location: Adrian:… Continue Reading Heritage District Advanced LSM Class
Heritage Distirict LSM Class
Introduction to Lay Ministry (Basic) Discover and develop gifts of caring, leading, and communicating ministries, putting faith into action to love God and all of our neighbors. It is a required class for those seeking to become a Certified Lay Servant. Class Sessions: Saturdays; March 8 (10am-Noon), March 22 & April 5 (10am-2pm) Location: Jackson… Continue Reading Heritage Distirict LSM Class
Heritage District LSM Class
Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (Heritage) Learn the meaning and power of the United Methodist way of living, serving, and witnessing to Jesus Christ in the world. It is a required class for those seeking to become a Certified Lay Speaker. Class Sessions: Saturdays; March 15 & April 5 (9am-3pm) Location: Pinckney Arise United Methodist… Continue Reading Heritage District LSM Class
Heritage District LSM Class
Leading Worship Learn the basics of United Methodist worship and practice being a worship leader. It is a required class for those seeking to become Certified Lay Speakers. Class Sessions: Saturdays; March 22 & April 5 (9am-3pm) Location: Lincoln Community United Methodist Church, 9074 Whitaker Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Registration Deadline: March 15 Class Facilitators:… Continue Reading Heritage District LSM Class
Heritage District LSM Class
Teaching Biblical Faith; Leading Small Group Bible Studies Attending by (select one): Zoom In-Person Learn how to lead small group Bible studies using a variety of approaches that will lead to scriptural wisdom and the shaping of personal and congregational decision-making. Class Sessions: Wednesdays; May 7, 14, 21, & 28 (6pm-8:30pm) Location: Clinton United Methodist… Continue Reading Heritage District LSM Class