Do you want to plan Advent alongside other pastors, scholars, and worship leaders in a spiritual community with rest and study? Come and join us! Shade and Fresh Water is a clergy support ministry of the Florida Conference and we are sponsoring an Advent Planning retreat October 14-16. You can either join online or in-person… Continue Reading Advent Planning Retreat
Choose one of two sessions on October 14th, from noon to 1:30 pm or 6:30 to 8:00 pm Eastern. This 90-minute workshop is for those who have taken the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Assessment but have not engaged a debrief with a Qualified Administrator. Some participants may have been asked to take the IDI assessment… Continue Reading IDI Workshop: “Engage IDI” Taken the IDI Assessment?
Choose one of two sessions on October 14th, from noon to 1:30 pm or 6:30 to 8:00 pm Eastern. This 90-minute workshop is for those who have taken the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Assessment but have not engaged a debrief with a Qualified Administrator. Some participants may have been asked to take the IDI assessment… Continue Reading IDI Workshop: “Engage IDI” Taken the IDI Assessment?
Are you looking for an opportunity to worship without any responsibilities, connect with other faith formation leaders, need a space to work away from your office, want to learn through the workshops, or would love an optional chair massage? Rooted is a day long event designed for Faith Formation Leaders, especially laypersons and “second chair”… Continue Reading Rooted: Reconnect
Michigan Conference Annual Celebration in Clio October 17-18, 2025. Why is It so important? Because Sally Vonner, current General Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of United Women in Faith, will be our Keynote Speaker. Sally oversees the implementation of the organization’s vision, mission and strategic plan to positively impact the lives of women, children and… Continue Reading UWF Michigan Conference Annual Celebration
Saturday, October 18, 20259 am – 4 pm includes lunch and breaks, participant manual, and a t-shirtRegistration begins at 8:30 AMSaline UMC, 1200 N. Ann Arbor Street, Saline, MICost: $30 covers materials, lunch, and a T-shirt. Payment is due at the door. (Make checks payable to MI Conf Disaster Response)**Please register prior to training.Instructor: Jody… Continue Reading Long-Term Recovery Disaster Response and Volunteer in Mission Training
The Central Bay District is holding a follow-up to the highly-regarded Love Reaching Out event that took place in 2024. All are welcome to attend Love Reaching Out 2.0 on Saturday, October 18 at Mt. Pleasant First UMC from 9:00 am-2:30 pm to gain further insight into popular topics. 9:00-9:15 am Registration and Welcome 9:15-9:45 am Opening Worship Service 9:45-10:00 am… Continue Reading Love Reaching Out 2.0
The Sprout A Thon takes place on October 18th from 10:00 am-4:30 pm. This hybrid offering will jump start adaption of an existing ministry or launch your new ministry. Participants will learn and implement tools including crating a pitch, drafting a timeline, and exploring funding sources. Cost $50 includes all resources and meals. Register now!… Continue Reading Seed to Harvest: Sprout-A-Thon
Simplified Accountable Structure (SAS) redefines how churches make decisions by simplifying the process. Unlike traditional boards, SAS brings all members, including clergy and laity, together in a single accountable structure. This means everyone shares responsibility and contributes to decision-making. SAS encourages open communication and values diverse perspectives, creating a sense of shared leadership. The second… Continue Reading SAS Medium-Sized Church Webinar
The Michigan Conference Connectional Ministry team has formed a team of leaders to plan and facilitate a Civil Rights Pilgrimage in the spring of 2026. Participants will discover the rich history and ongoing fight for civil rights as we journey through Michigan, exploring the stories of marginalized communities. This pilgrimage offers a unique opportunity to… Continue Reading Spring 2026 Civil Rights Pilgrimage Information Sessions
