Disability Awareness Sunday
Michigan Conference Center 1011 Northcrest Rd., Lansing, MI, United StatesHOW DO MY GIFTS SUPPORT DISABILITY AWARENESS SUNDAY? Does your congregation welcome individuals with disabilities? Are they involved in worship and other aspects of church life? Do they serve as greeters, ushers, liturgists, musicians and church committee members? Disability Awareness Sunday calls United Methodists to celebrate the gifts and graces of people with disabilities and… Continue Reading Disability Awareness Sunday
Basic Coach Training: Start Coaching Tomorrow
ZoomAsking the right questions is an essential part of being a coach. Basic coaching skills can dramatically improve your effectiveness, increase a leader’s impact in the faith community and the local community, and prepare leaders to effectively coach each other in partnerships with peers. A starter class for those with no previous coaching experience. A… Continue Reading Basic Coach Training: Start Coaching Tomorrow
Seasoned Children’s Ministry Leader Cohort
ZoomThe Seasoned Children’s Ministry Leader cohort is designed for leaders with 5+ years of ministry experience. We will have guest presenters and provide time for discussion among cohort members about specific topics and general ministry. Facilitator: Rev. Kathy Pittenger Meeting Time: 4th Thursday of the month 10am-12pm (Eastern) on Zoom February – November (with a… Continue Reading Seasoned Children’s Ministry Leader Cohort
Genogram Part 1: Creating A Lifetime’s Family Diagram
ZoomThrough our families of origin we learn to be friend, spouse, parent & co-worker; and our previous generations influence everything from language to mannerisms. Creating & exploring a family diagram or genogram expands a basic understanding of relationship systems and helps identify our patterns of behavior. Participants agree to mutually demonstrate trust, acceptance, kindness, confidentiality,… Continue Reading Genogram Part 1: Creating A Lifetime’s Family Diagram
Seed to Harvest Ministry Incubation Events
Wesley at CMU 1400 South Washington Street, Mount Pleasant, MI, United States +1 moreDo you have an idea for new ministry? An existing ministry that might need to be updated? Join the MI Conference connectional ministry team at one of the Seed to Harvest events to put your idea through an incubation process for an effective launch or re-launch. Three dates, same content, pick one that works for… Continue Reading Seed to Harvest Ministry Incubation Events
United Women in Faith – Conference Annual Meeting
ESSEXVILLE: ST LUKE'S UMC Scheurmann Street, Essexville, Michigan, United StatesSAVE THE DATE! United Women in Faith is holding their Conference Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 29, 2024 at St. Luke's UMC in Essexville, MI. Check back soon for more details.
Genogram Part 1: Creating A Lifetime’s Family Diagram
ZoomThrough our families of origin we learn to be friend, spouse, parent & co-worker; and our previous generations influence everything from language to mannerisms. Creating & exploring a family diagram or genogram expands a basic understanding of relationship systems and helps identify our patterns of behavior. Participants agree to mutually demonstrate trust, acceptance, kindness, confidentiality,… Continue Reading Genogram Part 1: Creating A Lifetime’s Family Diagram
Central Bay District Basic LSM Class
Wesley at CMU 1400 South Washington Street, Mount Pleasant, MI, United StatesLay Servant Ministries, of Central Bay District, invites you to attend a class that introduces you to Lay Speaking/Lay Servant Ministry. God calls us all to a life of servanthood as disciples of Jesus Christ. This class will give you an opportunity to explore all the possibilities of ministry and service within the United Methodist… Continue Reading Central Bay District Basic LSM Class
Central Bay District Advanced LSM Class
Wesley at CMU 1400 South Washington Street, Mount Pleasant, MI, United StatesLay Servant Ministries, of Central Bay District, invites you to attend a class that will help you develop your skills for planning and leading a worship service in the United Methodist tradition. This class will enable you to incorporate scripture, music, and other elements of the liturgy that can make your worship come alive! When:… Continue Reading Central Bay District Advanced LSM Class
Central Bay District Advanced LSM Class
Wesley at CMU 1400 South Washington Street, Mount Pleasant, MI, United StatesLay Servant Ministries invites you to participate in a down-to-earth, practical introduction to the ins and outs of preaching for lay preachers, bi-vocational pastors, and those who are new to the pulpit. The call to preach can take many forms, and this class will give you practical tips on choosing topics, relevant scriptural references, delivery,… Continue Reading Central Bay District Advanced LSM Class