Early Response Basic Training
Michigan Conference Early Response Basic Training (ERT) Training for volunteers looking to lead or work with disaster teams in the Michigan Conference or other conferences as needed. Certification is good for three years and individuals needing recertification can take this session. Trainer: Jody Pratt Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Farwell UMC, 281 E Ohio St.,… Continue Reading Early Response Basic Training
United Methodist Student Sunday
Michigan Conference Center 1011 Northcrest Rd., Lansing, MI, United StatesOne of six denomination-wide Special Sundays, the United Methodist Student Day offering funds a channel of hope for young scholars. The burden of taking on prohibitive amounts of debt can feel overwhelming. It limits bright, qualified students from bringing their full selves into the professions they feel called. Supporting United Methodist students gives them a… Continue Reading United Methodist Student Sunday
Family Systems Co-Learner Peer Group
ZoomTo be human is to be in relationships. This interactive family systems group will help you explore big picture thinking by viewing our relationships through a “systems thinking” lens. In our relationships we can experience the very best of ourselves and the very worst. Understanding systems helps us manage ourselves and others in stressful situations,… Continue Reading Family Systems Co-Learner Peer Group
Special Session 2023
ZoomBishop David Bard has announced that the Michigan Conference will hold a Special Session of the Annual Conference to address requests by some local churches to disaffiliate from The United Methodist Church. The special session will be held online on Thursday, November 30th at 7:00 pm ET/6:00 pm CT. Those 2023 members of the Annual… Continue Reading Special Session 2023
Dirk Elliott Retirement Open House
FENTON UMC 119 S Leroy St, FentonPlease join in celebrating with Dirk and Tricia. There will be a box to collect cards and well wishes. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and a hot cocoa/hot cider ba
Virtual Mission U Adult Study
United Women in Faith is sponsoring a Virtual Mission u Adult Study: Living the Kin-dom by Riva Tabelisma. This study gives fresh eyes to the Lord's Prayer. Often learned by rote, the Lord's Prayer is a rich guide for how we can live out God's kin-dom in our lives. Tabelisma invites participants in this study… Continue Reading Virtual Mission U Adult Study
Soul Checkin: Creating An Arc Toward Inclusive Inclusion
ZoomOpening ourselves to value every person in every moment is being like Jesus. What expressions of your faith are important to you? What spiritual practices may help you see people different from you through our Creator’s eyes? Together we can create safe-brave spaces to think out loud about everyday ways to open our hearts. Spiritual… Continue Reading Soul Checkin: Creating An Arc Toward Inclusive Inclusion
Lifelong Faith Formation Cohort
ZoomThe Lifelong Faith Formation cohort is designed to guide churches in envisioning and implementing a lifelong faith formation plan. John Roberto will walk cohort members through different models and approaches, building blocks for a plan, and resources for capacity building. Facilitator: John Roberto Meeting Time: Wednesday at 10am (Eastern) Jan. 10, Feb. 7, March 6,… Continue Reading Lifelong Faith Formation Cohort