Woven Book Study
ZoomJoin fellow children’s ministry leaders for an engaging and thoughtful discussion of Woven by Meredith Ann Miller—a fresh and compelling guide to teaching the Bible in a way that centers God’s character, not just isolated stories or moral lessons. Miller invites ministry leaders to shift their approach from telling kids what to think, to helping them discover… Continue Reading Woven Book Study
Central Bay District Lay Servant Classes Fall 2025 (Reed City)
REED CITY UMC 503 S Chestnut St, Reed City, MICentral Bay District Lay Servant Classes Fall 2025 September 6 & 13, 2025 – Reed City UMC Lay Servant Ministries – Basic Methodist Heritage Classes meet 9:00 am-3:00 pm each day. Participants must complete both days in order to receive course credit. The Central Bay District does not charge registration fees for Lay Servant classes, although participants… Continue Reading Central Bay District Lay Servant Classes Fall 2025 (Reed City)
Central Bay District Lay Servant Classes Fall 2025 (Greenville)
GREENVILLE: FIRST UMC West Cass Street, Greenville, Michigan, United StatesCentral Bay District Lay Servant Classes Fall 2025 September 20 & 27, 2025 – Greenville: First UMC Discover Your Spiritual Gifts Classes meet 9:00 am-3:00 pm each day. Participants must complete both days in order to receive course credit. The Central Bay District does not charge registration fees for Lay Servant classes, although participants are responsible for… Continue Reading Central Bay District Lay Servant Classes Fall 2025 (Greenville)
2025 Pre-Retirement Seminar
Holiday Inn, 940 W. Savidge St., Spring Lake, MI 49456 Holiday Inn, 940 W. Savidge St., Spring Lake, United StatesAre you starting to think about retirement? Let’s plan this next chapter together! Join us for the Pre-Retirement Seminar for clergy and conference lay employees, happening October 13–15, 2025, at the Holiday Inn in beautiful Spring Lake, Michigan. Hosted by the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits, this inspiring and practical event brings together… Continue Reading 2025 Pre-Retirement Seminar
Fund Development 101
ZoomJoin Lisa Batten on either Monday, October 13 from 12:30 - 1:45 PM ET or 6:00- 7:15 PM ET. This training is for faith communities and non-profits who are beginning to diversify their funding sources. We know tithes and offerings can no longer carry the budget and we continue to experience the effects of post-Covid… Continue Reading Fund Development 101
Fund Development 101
ZoomJoin Lisa Batten on either Monday, October 13 from 12:30 - 1:45 PM ET or 6:00- 7:15 PM ET. This training is for faith communities and non-profits who are beginning to diversify their funding sources. We know tithes and offerings can no longer carry the budget and we continue to experience the effects of post-Covid… Continue Reading Fund Development 101
UWF Michigan Conference Annual Celebration
CLIO: BETHANY UMC 353 East Vienna Street, Clio, MI, United StatesMichigan 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
Long-Term Recovery Disaster Response and Volunteer in Mission Training
SALINE: FIRST UMC North Ann Arbor Street, Saline, Michigan, United StatesSaturday, October 18, 2025 9 am – 4 pm includes lunch and breaks, participant manual, and a t-shirt Registration begins at 8:30 AM Saline UMC, 1200 N. Ann Arbor Street, Saline, MI Cost: $30 covers materials, lunch, shirt. Payment due at the door. (Make checks payable to MI Conf Disaster Response) **Please register prior to… Continue Reading Long-Term Recovery Disaster Response and Volunteer in Mission Training
Love Reaching Out 2.0
Mt. Pleasant: First UMC 400 S. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, United StatesSave the Date The Central Bay District will be holding a "Love Reaching Out 2.0" event on Saturday, October 18 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm at Mt. Pleasant: First UMC (400 S. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858). Pr. Curtis Clarke will be the keynote speaker focusing on "Fresh Expressions." Additional workshops on various other topics will also… Continue Reading Love Reaching Out 2.0
Central Bay District Lay Servant Classes Fall 2025 (Reed City)
REED CITY UMC 503 S Chestnut St, Reed City, MICentral Bay District Lay Servant Classes Fall 2025 September 6 & 13, 2025 – Reed City UMC Lay Servant Ministries – Basic Methodist Heritage Classes meet 9:00 am-3:00 pm each day. Participants must complete both days in order to receive course credit. The Central Bay District does not charge registration fees for Lay Servant classes, although participants… Continue Reading Central Bay District Lay Servant Classes Fall 2025 (Reed City)