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.
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ZOOM in on April 11, 2026, by 10AM EST to participate! This year’s Power of Bold Day is the NOAH at Central Project. Their mission is to serve as a central hub for services, resources, and relationships as they journey alongside individuals on the path to stable housing. They began in 1976 at Central United… Continue Reading Northern Skies District UWF Power of Bold Day
In-Person and Zoom Class: Called to Preach In a safe and supportive environment, affirm your call to preach, assess and use sermon resources to prepare and present a sermon to the other class participants. “The greatest act of love we can ever perform for people is to tell about God’s love for them in Christ.”… Continue Reading Heritage District LSM Class
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.
Lay Servant Ministries invites you to join us for a class that is based on Thomas Porter’s book, The Spirit and Art of Conflict Transformation - Creating a Culture of JustPeace. Transforming conflict into a positive rather than a negative force is a spiritual pursuit and needs to be grounded in biblical principles: love of… Continue Reading Central Bay District Spring 2026 Lay Servant Course
In-Person and Zoom Class: Introduction to Lay Ministry (Basic) Embark on an adventure of service! Discover and develop gifts of caring, leading, and communicating ministries; putting faith into action in daily life to love God and neighbors. It is a required class for those seeking to become Certified Lay Servants. Class Sessions: Saturdays; April 18 &… Continue Reading Heritage District LSM Class
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.
