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
Heritage District Advanced LSM Class
Leading Public Prayer (Zoom Option Available) Discover tools to use when speaking to God for the people in public prayer using the basic prayer pattern: expressive words for God and people, strong verbs, incorporating words from scripture or a hymn. This is a required class for those seeking to become a Certified Lay Speaker. Dates:… Continue Reading Heritage District Advanced LSM Class
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
Kids Ministry Professionals In Person Meet Up
DETROIT: CENTRAL UMC East Adams Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, United StatesDo you want to connect with other Children's Ministry leaders, share ideas, learn from each other, and enjoy fellowship? Join us for an enjoyable afternoon to connect with other Children's Ministry leaders (employed or volunteer), share ideas, learn from each other, and enjoy fellowship. We will be meeting in person on October 22nd from 10… Continue Reading Kids Ministry Professionals In Person Meet Up
Heritage District Advanced LSM Class (Zoom only)
Called to Preach Affirm your call to preach, assess and use sermon resources to prepare and present a sermon to the other class participants. This is a required class for those seeking to become a Certified Lay Speaker. Class Sessions: Wednesdays, October 23, 30, November 6, 13, & 20 from 6:30-8:30pm Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October… Continue Reading Heritage District Advanced LSM Class (Zoom only)
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
United Women in Faith 6th Annual Celebration
ESSEXVILLE: ST LUKE'S UMC Scheurmann Street, Essexville, Michigan, United StatesUnited Women in Faith is holding their 6th Annual Celebration on Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26, 2024 at St. Luke's UMC in Essexville, MI. The theme of the event is Bodly Moving Forward featuring keynote speaker Reverend Dr. John E. Harnish, retired United Methodist pastor and author of "30 Days with E. Stanley… Continue Reading United Women in Faith 6th Annual Celebration
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