Mission U
First UMC, Mount Pleasant 400 S. Main St., Mount Pleasant, MI, United StatesDo you take God’s word seriously and enjoy studying it with other Christian believers? Do you have a heart for mission and justice and seek practical ways to put what you believe into action? Do you desire inclusive events where you can bring your whole family? If so, come to Mission u, July 13-15, 2023,… Continue Reading Mission U
Central Bay District Youth Mission Trip
MI, United StatesYOUTH HELPING OTHERS We believe students can make a positive impact on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health of our District and beyond! Serving one another gives us opportunities to express ourselves and build our leadership skills. The Young People’s Ministry in our Central Bay District offers many opportunities to serve within our church… Continue Reading Central Bay District Youth Mission Trip
Single-board Leadership Training
Michigan Conference Center 1011 Northcrest Rd., Lansing, MI, United StatesOn August 10, 2023 from 9:30 am to 12 pm, the Michigan Conference will hold a training/conversation on the single-board style of leadership. For churches who use a single-board and received a new pastor this year, and for the pastors who are not familiar with a single board and are moving to a church with… Continue Reading Single-board Leadership Training
Christian Education Sunday
Michigan Conference Center 1011 Northcrest Rd., Lansing, MI, United StatesCentral Bay District Community Block Party
MI, United StatesEveryone is invited to the FREE Back to School Block party at Ames Church parking lot for a fun afternoon. Free hot dogs, giveaway, bounce house, DJ, water slide and activities for the kids. 801 State St. - Saginaw
Rural Life Sunday
Michigan Conference Center 1011 Northcrest Rd., Lansing, MI, United StatesIntroduction to the Art and Practice of Intentional Interim Ministry
Kalamazoo: Westwood UMC 538 Nichols Rd, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesIn this current season within the Michigan Conference, we are finding an increasing number of churches and appointments either in need of short-term interim pastoral help or having to deal with complicated dynamics due to disaffiliation. In light of these needs, the Michigan Conference is partnering with the United Methodist Transitional Intentional Interim Ministry Specialist… Continue Reading Introduction to the Art and Practice of Intentional Interim Ministry
Lunch and Learn Webinar: Starting & Sustaining: Together
Zoom Virtual MeetingThe Michigan Conference Board of Global Ministries invites you to a lunch and learn webinar on Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 12:15 to 12:45 pm to learn more about an exciting fall event, “Starting and Sustaining: Together in Ministries of Compassion, Justice & Inclusion.” Click here to register for the September 14 lunch and learn. The… Continue Reading Lunch and Learn Webinar: Starting & Sustaining: Together
2023 Disaster Preparedness Rally
Natural disasters can strike anytime, and the Michigan Conference Disaster Response Team is ready to mobilize and respond quickly and efficiently. The team plans year-round to ensure we are prepared to assess immediate needs and then engage ministry partners and volunteers. The Michigan Conference is holding its biannual disaster kit rally from September 10 through… Continue Reading 2023 Disaster Preparedness Rally
Local Church Assessment Exploration
September 16 10:00 am – 11:30 am Brighton First UMC 400 E Grand River Avenue Brighton Campus A Local Church Assessment is an opportunity to look at the big picture of where your church is now and where it could be in the future. We’re a new district and want to get an idea of… Continue Reading Local Church Assessment Exploration