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
Wilderness School for Campus Ministries
Lake Louise Community 11037 Thumb Lake Rd., Boyne Falls, MI, United StatesStudents from around Michigan will gather for our second annual Wilderness School - a retreat to connect with each other and with God’s call in our lives to make the world a better place. This year, all are invited to explore HOW THE ART WE ENJOY AND CREATE CAN BE A POWERFUL TOOL IN SHOWING… Continue Reading Wilderness School for Campus Ministries
Western Waters District Lay Servant Fall Retreat – Registration is Closed
Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat Center 5807 Ridge Rd, Pentwater, MI, United States"Fall Retreat at the Lake"
September 22-23 -- overnight lodging including meals is $45.
Order your own class book through the provided link.
Registration deadline is September 9 and class size is limited to first come, first served.
Register by paper (mail) or online (click the event post to read more and register)
Family Systems Co-Learner Peer Group
Zoom Virtual MeetingTo 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
Starting & Sustaining: Together in Ministries of Compassion, Justice & Inclusion
First UMC, Mount Pleasant 400 S. Main St., Mount Pleasant, MI, United StatesWanting to connect the church and community? Wondering how best to sustain and grow a vital ministry? Looking for another approach after good plans don’t work in the same way? Connect with other seekers and innovators. Be inspired by stories, renew spiritually, and imagine bold new ideas. Gather with creatives, community organizers, and change makers.… Continue Reading Starting & Sustaining: Together in Ministries of Compassion, Justice & Inclusion
Greater Southwest District United Women in Faith Celebration
Senior Services of Van Buren County 8337 M-140, South Haven, MI, United States5th Annual Greater Southwest District United Women in Faith Celebration Saturday, September 30, 2023 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Senior Services of Van Buren County 8337 M-140 • South Haven, MI 49090 269-637-3607 Registration and coffee begins at 8:30 a.m. “God’s Not Done With Us” Guest Speakers are Miriam Peralta and Cesar Garcia and they… Continue Reading Greater Southwest District United Women in Faith Celebration
World Communion Sunday
Michigan Conference Center 1011 Northcrest Rd., Lansing, MI, United States
2023 Pre-Retirement Seminar
Delamar 615 East Front Street, Traverse City, MI, United StatesThe Pre-Retirement Seminar for clergy and conference lay employees, sponsored by the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits, will be held October 2-3, 2023. This seminar is designed to assist you in planning for your retirement. It is a cooperative project within the Michigan Conference, bringing together special skills and talents in retirement, financial planning,… Continue Reading 2023 Pre-Retirement Seminar
Wonderfully Made Loved by God Training Event
Okemos Community Church 4734 Okemos Rd., Okemos, MI, United StatesA one-day training event to equip leaders to lead the Wonderfully Made Loved by God experience in their ministry setting or other churches. Wonderfully Made Loved by God is an experience for tweens to learn about their changing bodies, sexuality, relationships, and more through a Christian perspective. The event presenter is JJ Lloyd, a trained trainer and… Continue Reading Wonderfully Made Loved by God Training Event
Native Americans and United Methodism Course
Kalamazoo: Milwood UMC 3919 Portage St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesRev. Karen Wheat will offer a course on Native Americans and United Methodism. Mondays in October 5:00 – 7:00 pm Milwood UMC (3919 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001) A look at Native American spirituality and history, especially as it relates to The United Methodist Church. We’ll explore creation stories, how Native Americans were treated by… Continue Reading Native Americans and United Methodism Course