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
Soul Checkin: Creating An Arc Toward Inclusive Inclusion
ZoomOpening ourselves to value every person in every moment is being like Jesus. What expressions of your faith are important to you? What spiritual practices may help you see people different from you through our Creator’s eyes? Together we can create safe-brave spaces to think out loud about everyday ways to open our hearts. Spiritual… Continue Reading Soul Checkin: Creating An Arc Toward Inclusive Inclusion
Early Response Basic Training
Michigan Conference Early Response Basic Training (ERT) Training for volunteers looking to lead or work with disaster teams in the Michigan Conference or other conferences as needed. Certification is good for three years and individuals needing recertification can take this session. Trainer: Jody Pratt Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Farwell UMC, 281 E Ohio St.,… Continue Reading Early Response Basic Training
United Methodist Student Sunday
Michigan Conference Center 1011 Northcrest Rd., Lansing, MI, United StatesOne of six denomination-wide Special Sundays, the United Methodist Student Day offering funds a channel of hope for young scholars. The burden of taking on prohibitive amounts of debt can feel overwhelming. It limits bright, qualified students from bringing their full selves into the professions they feel called. Supporting United Methodist students gives them a… Continue Reading United Methodist Student Sunday
Family Systems Co-Learner Peer Group
ZoomTo be human is to be in relationships. This interactive family systems group will help you explore big picture thinking by viewing our relationships through a “systems thinking” lens. In our relationships we can experience the very best of ourselves and the very worst. Understanding systems helps us manage ourselves and others in stressful situations,… Continue Reading Family Systems Co-Learner Peer Group
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