Grants are funding sources for existing or new ministry ideas, facility repairs, or new builds. Knowing where to look and how to write a grant can be challenging and even intimidating. This workshop will give the basics for beginner grant writers or those returning to grant writing after a hiatus. The first hour will focus… Continue Reading Grant Writing 101 and Grantstation Workshop
Join colleagues in faith formation ministry for an engaging in-person gathering at Portage: Chapel Hill UMC on March 10, 2026 from 10am - 3pm. Intern Counselor, Jason Slingerland, will be leading us in a morning for professional development on Emotional Regulation. We will be practicing ways to regulate our own emotions, as well as learning… Continue Reading Faith Formation Ministry Professionals Gathering
Bring your questions and a grant to work on, or simply search for grants individually in a shared Zoom room. This workshop will provide space for support, peer resourcing, and conversation. The co-working space is for those writing grants for a church or nonprofit. The one-hour session will be shaped by the needs of the… Continue Reading Grants 201 Co-Work Space
Bring your questions and a grant to work on, or simply search for grants individually in a shared Zoom room. This workshop will provide space for support, peer resourcing, and conversation. The co-working space is for those writing grants for a church or nonprofit. The one-hour session will be shaped by the needs of the… Continue Reading Grants 201 Co-Work Space
Northern Skies District Clergy Retreat Thursday March 12, 2026 9:30 EST – noon by Zoom “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me— watch how I… Continue Reading Online Clergy Retreat Opportunity – A Time of Sabbath Rest
In-Person and Zoom Class: Leading Public Prayer – Let the Whole Church Say Amen We believe prayer changes things, so come train to be a change agent when leading prayer. Learn the elements of prayer, expansive language for God and people, and how word usage matters. John Wesley said, “Prayer is where the action is.”… Continue Reading Heritage District LSM Class
This eight-hour training gives you the basics for entering a disaster zone as a volunteer. You will receive a badge certifying you for three years of service, a T-shirt with the Michigan ERT Logo, a manual explaining what you can and can’t do, and lunch. You will be certified by UMCOR and prepared to join… Continue Reading Early Response Team (ERT) Certification
The 2026 Advocacy Day at the Michigan State Capitol will be held on Wednesday, March 18. Last year, 200 United Methodists and friends from across Michigan spent the day advocating with their state legislators, and this year, we hope to grow that participation. Activities include meetings with legislators, letter writing, poster making for the press… Continue Reading Advocacy Day 2026
Join a supportive, community-based walk through of your Intercultural Development Plan (IDP). Over a span of six months, participants will be guided in thought, reflection, and action as they take steps to complete their IDP. Each participant will be given the space and support needed to traverse the intense landscape of intercultural development. As we… Continue Reading IDI Workshop: IDP Together
Bishop David Bard invites all clergy and laity to participate in listening sessions regarding a proposal from the Appointive Cabinet to restructure the number of districts in the Michigan Conference. Your voice matters in this important conversation about our conference’s future. Learn more about the listening sessions.
