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SUMMARY:SAS Medium-Sized Church Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Simplified Accountable Structure (SAS) redefines how churches make decisions by simplifying the process. Unlike traditional boards\, SAS brings all members\, including clergy and laity\, together in a single accountable structure. This means everyone shares responsibility and contributes to decision-making. SAS encourages open communication and values diverse perspectives\, creating a sense of shared leadership. \nThe second of three webinars on October 23 will explore SAS for medium-sizedchurches\, with 51 to 120 in attendance. Rev. Ron Brooks\, coordinator for SAS for the Michigan Conference\, will provide an overview of the single-board model\, explain the benefits of switching\, and review how the Michigan Conference can assist a small church in implementing this model. Register Now! \nSAS Medium-Sized Church Webinar\nWednesday\, October 23\, 2025\n11 am ET / 10 am CT\nOnline via Zoom
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/sas-medium-church-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Area Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T193000
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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Civil Rights Pilgrimage Information Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Conference Connectional Ministry team has formed a team of leaders to plan and facilitate a Civil Rights Pilgrimage in the spring of 2026. Participants will discover the rich history and ongoing fight for civil rights as we journey through Michigan\, exploring the stories of marginalized communities. This pilgrimage offers a unique opportunity to engage deeply with the struggles and triumphs of those who have paved the way for justice and equality alongside some of the values and lessons taught to us by Jesus. Together\, we’ll visit key historical sites\, learn from trained facilitators and local leaders\, and reflect on how we can continue the work of creating a world where everyone belongs. \nInterested? Fill out the interest form here: Civil Rights Pilgrimage Interest Form to learn about fall information sessions to be held via Zoom on Thursday\, September 25th at 6:30 pm and Thursday\, October 23rd at 6:30 pm Eastern. \nFor additional information\, contact: crpilgrimage@gmail.com \nBe inspired. Be empowered. Be part of the change.
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/spring-2026-civil-rights-pilgrimage-information-sessions/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Area Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251027T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251027T120000
DTSTAMP:20251021T185944Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Open Enrollment Webinar
DESCRIPTION:A special webinar will be held October 27\, 2025 at 11 AM to go over the changes for the 2026 health care. Click to join the webinar and enter Passcode: 917763. The Zoom meeting id is: 820 5887 1131.
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/2026-open-enrollment-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Board of Pensions & Health Benefits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bd of Pensions and Health Benefits":MAILTO:jgertz@michiganumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T150000
DTSTAMP:20250724T144450Z
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SUMMARY:Central Bay District Lay Servant Classes Fall 2025 (Rosebush)
DESCRIPTION:Central Bay District Lay Servant Classes\nFall 2025\n\nNovember 1 & 8\, 2025 – Rosebush UMC\n\nLay Servant Ministries – Basic\nLeading Worship & Preaching (NEW combination class) – This class is required for anyone wishing to certify as a Lay Speaker and is highly recommended for those who do pulpit supply.\nMethodist Heritage\n\n\n\nClasses meet 9:00 am-3:00 pm each day.  Participants must complete both days in order to receive course credit. \nThe Central Bay District does not charge registration fees for Lay Servant classes\, although participants are responsible for obtaining a copy of the corresponding textbook. \nTo register for classes\, complete your request for training form and bring to first class date OR email to Janice Buckley at buckley7878@charter.net (deadlines are dependent on location – see linked posters above).  Contact Janice with any additional questions.
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/central-bay-district-lay-servant-classes-fall-2025-rosebush/2025-11-01/
LOCATION:ROSEBUSH UMC\, 3805 School Rd\, Rosebush\, 48878-5013\, United States of America
CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Classes,Leadership,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Shores District Lay Servant Ministry":MAILTO:saraw1104@gmail.com
GEO:43.6962223;-84.7701921
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251101T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251101T143000
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SUMMARY:East Winds District Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2025 East Winds District Conference on November 1st 2025 at Bad Axe First UMC. \nHospitality Inside and Outside the Local Church \nPanel Discussion with Rev Jeremy Peters and Flint: Court Street; \nKeynote Speaker Dr. Tara Gay \nBreak-out sessions include: Changes to Discipline; SAS Model; and History of Methodist Beliefs (what does it mean to be Methodist) \nCheck-in starting at 9:30am \nBreakout sessions and schedule will be released in the upcoming weeks. \nCost- $12.00 per person\, lunch included. \nRegistration is now live! \n 
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/east-winds-district-conference/
LOCATION:BAD AXE: FIRST UMC\, East Woodworth Street\, Bad Axe\, Michigan\, 48413\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251102T130000
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SUMMARY:BASIC Lay Servant Class
DESCRIPTION:Course is free – order your own book and bring a sack lunch.\nYou must attend all sessions to earn credit for the course.\nRegistration deadline is one week prior to the first session. \nREGISTER HERE \nDownload flyer  \n\nIntroduction to Lay Ministry: The Basic Course\nSundays\, November 2\, 9\, 16  |  1-5pm  |  Nashville UMC\nLed by Pastor Crystal Fox\nRequired book: Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course Participant’s Book by Sandy Jackson \nThis course is foundational for all courses in Lay Servant Ministries. Participants are encouraged to discover and employ personal spiritual gifts and to consider the importance of exercising servant leadership\, developing future leaders\, remaining rooted in consistent spiritual practices\, and being part of a group that holds members accountable in their discipleship.
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/basic-lay-servant-class/2025-11-02/
LOCATION:NASHVILLE UMC\, 210 Washington Street\, Nashville\, MI\, 49073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater Southwest District,Lay Servant Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Southwest District":MAILTO:mnordbrock@michiganumc.org
GEO:42.6047866;-85.0919215
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251103T141500
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UID:10001706-1762173000-1762179300@michiganumc.org
SUMMARY:Grant Writing and Grantstation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Writing grants doesn’t have to be scary. Finding a grant to meet your church or organization’s needs doesn’t have to be hard. Are you looking for funding for your ministry\, program\, event\, or non-profit? Join Lisa Baten\, Associate Director of Connectional Ministry\, to learn the basics of writing grants\, have time to begin your first draft\, and discover where to find grants. The first hour will be dedicated to learning grant writing. After a brief break\, participants can continue with training on the search platform Grantstation to learn where to find grants that fit their needs. Monday\, November 3rd from 12:30 – 2:15 pm or 6:00 – 7:45 PM. Same content two times. Register now!
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/grant-writing-and-grantstation-workshop/2025-11-03/1/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Area Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251103T194500
DTSTAMP:20250919T191639Z
CREATED:20250919T191639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T191639Z
UID:10001707-1762192800-1762199100@michiganumc.org
SUMMARY:Grant Writing and Grantstation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Writing grants doesn’t have to be scary. Finding a grant to meet your church or organization’s needs doesn’t have to be hard. Are you looking for funding for your ministry\, program\, event\, or non-profit? Join Lisa Baten\, Associate Director of Connectional Ministry\, to learn the basics of writing grants\, have time to begin your first draft\, and discover where to find grants. The first hour will be dedicated to learning grant writing. After a brief break\, participants can continue with training on the search platform Grantstation to learn where to find grants that fit their needs. Monday\, November 3rd from 12:30 – 2:15 pm or 6:00 – 7:45 PM. Same content two times. Register now!
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/grant-writing-and-grantstation-workshop/2025-11-03/2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Area Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251104T133000
DTSTAMP:20250909T210726Z
CREATED:20250909T205354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T210726Z
UID:10001700-1762257600-1762263000@michiganumc.org
SUMMARY:IDI Workshop:  Engage IDP
DESCRIPTION:Have you completed the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) and debrief and you’re not sure what to do next?  Join us to learn about (or be reacquainted with) the Intercultural Development Plan (IDP)\, a tool designed to help you answer just that question. In this session participants will be introduced/ reintroduced to the IDP\, explore what transitions between the intercultural mindsets can look like as supported by this tool\, and be equipped to engage their IDP. Tuesday\, November 4 at 12 pm or 6 pm. Register now!
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/idi-workshop-engage-idp/2025-11-04/3/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Area Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251104T193000
DTSTAMP:20250909T210726Z
CREATED:20250909T205354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T210726Z
UID:10001701-1762279200-1762284600@michiganumc.org
SUMMARY:IDI Workshop:  Engage IDP
DESCRIPTION:Have you completed the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) and debrief and you’re not sure what to do next?  Join us to learn about (or be reacquainted with) the Intercultural Development Plan (IDP)\, a tool designed to help you answer just that question. In this session participants will be introduced/ reintroduced to the IDP\, explore what transitions between the intercultural mindsets can look like as supported by this tool\, and be equipped to engage their IDP. Tuesday\, November 4 at 12 pm or 6 pm. Register now!
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/idi-workshop-engage-idp/2025-11-04/4/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Area Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IDI.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T150000
DTSTAMP:20250724T144450Z
CREATED:20250626T152955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T144450Z
UID:10001545-1762592400-1762614000@michiganumc.org
SUMMARY:Central Bay District Lay Servant Classes Fall 2025 (Rosebush)
DESCRIPTION:Central Bay District Lay Servant Classes\nFall 2025\n\nNovember 1 & 8\, 2025 – Rosebush UMC\n\nLay Servant Ministries – Basic\nLeading Worship & Preaching (NEW combination class) – This class is required for anyone wishing to certify as a Lay Speaker and is highly recommended for those who do pulpit supply.\nMethodist Heritage\n\n\n\nClasses meet 9:00 am-3:00 pm each day.  Participants must complete both days in order to receive course credit. \nThe Central Bay District does not charge registration fees for Lay Servant classes\, although participants are responsible for obtaining a copy of the corresponding textbook. \nTo register for classes\, complete your request for training form and bring to first class date OR email to Janice Buckley at buckley7878@charter.net (deadlines are dependent on location – see linked posters above).  Contact Janice with any additional questions.
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/central-bay-district-lay-servant-classes-fall-2025-rosebush/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:ROSEBUSH UMC\, 3805 School Rd\, Rosebush\, 48878-5013\, United States of America
CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Classes,Leadership,Training
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GEO:43.6962223;-84.7701921
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251109T170000
DTSTAMP:20250924T160929Z
CREATED:20250924T160929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T160929Z
UID:10001710-1762693200-1762707600@michiganumc.org
SUMMARY:BASIC Lay Servant Class
DESCRIPTION:Course is free – order your own book and bring a sack lunch.\nYou must attend all sessions to earn credit for the course.\nRegistration deadline is one week prior to the first session. \nREGISTER HERE \nDownload flyer  \n\nIntroduction to Lay Ministry: The Basic Course\nSundays\, November 2\, 9\, 16  |  1-5pm  |  Nashville UMC\nLed by Pastor Crystal Fox\nRequired book: Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course Participant’s Book by Sandy Jackson \nThis course is foundational for all courses in Lay Servant Ministries. Participants are encouraged to discover and employ personal spiritual gifts and to consider the importance of exercising servant leadership\, developing future leaders\, remaining rooted in consistent spiritual practices\, and being part of a group that holds members accountable in their discipleship.
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/basic-lay-servant-class/2025-11-09/
LOCATION:NASHVILLE UMC\, 210 Washington Street\, Nashville\, MI\, 49073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater Southwest District,Lay Servant Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Southwest District":MAILTO:mnordbrock@michiganumc.org
GEO:42.6047866;-85.0919215
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251110T130000
DTSTAMP:20250828T183041Z
CREATED:20250828T183002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T183041Z
UID:10001679-1762776000-1762779600@michiganumc.org
SUMMARY:Roles for Social Change Information Session
DESCRIPTION:In a time of political and social upheaval\, many are fighting fear\, hopelessness\, and despair. Claim your role in social change movements and find out how you can most effectively collaborate with others to engage in social justice ministries. Free online info session on November 10 at noon or 7 pm ET in preparation for the hybrid workshops on November 20\, 6 to 9 pm ET\, or November 21\, from 10 am to 1:30 pm ET. Choose the date that works best for you. Sliding scale fee. Register now!
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/roles-for-social-change-information-session/2025-11-10/1/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Area Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251110T200000
DTSTAMP:20250828T183041Z
CREATED:20250828T183002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T183041Z
UID:10001680-1762801200-1762804800@michiganumc.org
SUMMARY:Roles for Social Change Information Session
DESCRIPTION:In a time of political and social upheaval\, many are fighting fear\, hopelessness\, and despair. Claim your role in social change movements and find out how you can most effectively collaborate with others to engage in social justice ministries. Free online info session on November 10 at noon or 7 pm ET in preparation for the hybrid workshops on November 20\, 6 to 9 pm ET\, or November 21\, from 10 am to 1:30 pm ET. Choose the date that works best for you. Sliding scale fee. Register now!
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/roles-for-social-change-information-session/2025-11-10/2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Area Event
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