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SUMMARY:IDP Together: Grow Your Intercultural Capacity
DESCRIPTION:Have you taken the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) within the past four years? IDP Together offers an opportunity to move beyond your assessment and take meaningful steps toward growth through your individual Intercultural Development Plan (IDP). \nOver the course of one month\, participants will gather in a supportive\, community-based setting to walk through their IDPs together. Through guided reflection\, conversation and action\, you’ll be encouraged to deepen your self-awareness\, strengthen your intercultural capacity and build more meaningful connections with others. \nThis experience is designed to provide the space\, support and community needed to navigate the challenging—and rewarding—landscape of intercultural development. \nCo-Facilitators: Rev. Alice Townley and Charity Ben\, Intercultural Development Inventory Qualified Administrators \nWhen: Mondays\, November 2–30\, 2026\nTime: 12:00–1:15 p.m.\nLocation: Zoom\nFee: $25 per person or $40 for a group of three\nZoom link: Provided upon registration \nDownload the flyer. \nRegister for IDP Together now! \nQuestions? Contact Lisa Batten at lbatten@michiganumc.org \nVisit the Connectional Ministries Team page to learn about more events coming this fall!
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/idp-together-grow-your-intercultural-capacity/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Grant Hour Open Co-Work Space
DESCRIPTION:A monthly online co-work space for grant writers and seekers to come alongside one another\, ask questions\, hear updates from experienced grant writers\, and feel encouraged. Join as you are able and have time. \nOnce a month\, through the end of 2026. Noon to 1 pm ET each session. No fee. \n\nJuly 9\, 2026\nAugust 6\, 2026\nSeptember 3\, 2026\nOctober 8\, 2026\nNovember 5\, 2026\nDecember 3\, 2026\n\nRegister to receive a Zoom link to join. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Lisa Batten at lbatten@michiganumc.org.
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/grant-hour-open-co-work-space/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Area Event
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SUMMARY:Peace is a Practice
DESCRIPTION:PIAP_Workshop_Flyer 2026
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/peace-is-a-practice/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:FLINT: CALVARY UMC\, Flushing Road\, Flint\, Michigan\, 48504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Shores District,Workshop,Youth
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Conversation: A Gathering for Faith Formation Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Faith Formation Ministry Leaders for a morning of connection\, conversation\, and contemplative practice at the Detroit Institute of Arts. \nThis gathering is a chance to step away from the busyness of ministry and simply be together — to network\, share ideas\, celebrate the good work happening in your congregations\, and find support among colleagues who understand the joys and challenges of faith formation ministry. Midway through our time together\, we’ll pause for a shared spiritual practice of Visio Divina\, led by Rachel Lunning\, using the DIA’s beautiful collection as a gateway for prayerful reflection. \nWHO: Faith Formation Ministry Leaders \nWHAT: An in-person gathering for connection\, idea sharing\, and a Visio Divina spiritual practice \nWHY: Networking\, connection\, celebrating\, finding support\, and sharing in contemplative practice together \nWHEN: Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026 · 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (Visio Divina at 12:30 pm) \nWHERE: Detroit Institute of Arts — Kresge Court Coffee Shop\n5200 Woodward Ave\, Detroit\, Michigan \nLED BY: Rachel Lunning \nCost & Registration\nThis event is free to attend\, though those coming from outside the tri-county area (Macomb\, Oakland\, and Wayne) are responsible for their own DIA admission ticket\, and all attendees should plan for parking. \nRegister here: michigan-reg.brtapp.com/NovemberCoffeeConversation \nMore information: lifelongfaith.org/upcoming-events/ \nQuestions? Contact Kathy Pittenger at kpittenger@michiganumc.org or (517) 897-4483\, or reach out to Rachel Lunning at rlunning@fumcnorthville.org. \nCome enjoy good coffee\, good company\, and a moment of shared reflection. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/coffee-conversation-a-gathering-for-faith-formation-leaders/
CATEGORIES:Area Event,Leadership
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Launching and Maintaining Community Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Is your church thinking about responding to needs in your community? Is your church already offering a ministry and looking to strengthen it? \nJoin Lisa Batten of the Michigan Conference Connectional Ministry staff and Rev. LuAnne Stanley Hook\, a clergy team member at Holland First UMC\, for a practical workshop on launching and maintaining ministry in your community. \nYou will learn how to: \n\nFind community partners\nCreate partnership agreements with clients\nProvide hospitality and security for ministry housed in your church\nTake tangible next steps to start or expand ministry that is relational and fruitful\n\nEvent details \n\nDate: Thursday\, November 12\, 2026\nTime: Choose one session. The content is the same.\n\nNoon-1:00 p.m. ET\, or\n6:00-7:00 p.m. ET\n\n\nWhere: Zoom (link sent after registration)\nCost: $15 per person\, or $25 for a group of 3-4 from one church\n\nRegister today! \nBring your ministry team and come ready to take the next step in serving your neighbors.
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/workshop-launching-and-maintaining-community-ministry/2026-11-12/3/
CATEGORIES:Area Event
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Launching and Maintaining Community Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Is your church thinking about responding to needs in your community? Is your church already offering a ministry and looking to strengthen it? \nJoin Lisa Batten of the Michigan Conference Connectional Ministry staff and Rev. LuAnne Stanley Hook\, a clergy team member at Holland First UMC\, for a practical workshop on launching and maintaining ministry in your community. \nYou will learn how to: \n\nFind community partners\nCreate partnership agreements with clients\nProvide hospitality and security for ministry housed in your church\nTake tangible next steps to start or expand ministry that is relational and fruitful\n\nEvent details \n\nDate: Thursday\, November 12\, 2026\nTime: Choose one session. The content is the same.\n\nNoon-1:00 p.m. ET\, or\n6:00-7:00 p.m. ET\n\n\nWhere: Zoom (link sent after registration)\nCost: $15 per person\, or $25 for a group of 3-4 from one church\n\nRegister today! \nBring your ministry team and come ready to take the next step in serving your neighbors.
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/workshop-launching-and-maintaining-community-ministry/2026-11-12/4/
CATEGORIES:Area Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connectional Ministires Team":MAILTO:LWitkowski@michiganumc.org
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SUMMARY:Peace is a Practice
DESCRIPTION:PIAP_Workshop_Flyer 2026
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/peace-is-a-practice/2026-11-14/
LOCATION:FLINT: CALVARY UMC\, Flushing Road\, Flint\, Michigan\, 48504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Shores District,Workshop,Youth
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: Rooted in Faith and Justice
DESCRIPTION:Book Talk: Rooted in Faith and Justice\nChristian Calls to Conscience & Cries for Peace in Palestine \nJoin the Task Force Promoting Justice in the Middle East for a Zoom book discussion \nTuesday\, November 17\, 2026 | 7:00-8:30 p.m. ET | Online via Zoom \nMichigan United Methodists are invited to deepen their understanding of the pursuit of justice and peace for Israelis and Palestinians. The Task Force Promoting Justice in the Middle East of the Michigan Conference Board of Justice invites you to a book talk and discussion of Rooted in Faith and Justice\, edited by Rebekah Choate\, Krista Johnson Weicksel\, and Peter Makari. \nAbout the book \nThe book gathers the voices of prominent Palestinian Christians who help clarify the issues in the Holy Land. Their topics include Christian Zionism\, colonialism and settler colonialism\, apartheid\, and occupation. Five sections move from historical\, contextual\, and religious background\, through the realities of modern-day Israel/Palestine\, to perspectives on how to move forward. Each chapter offers clear\, concise explanations of key concepts to ground our understanding of the conflict in scripture and to help us stand in solidarity with Palestinians. \nReading the book is helpful but not necessary. It is available for purchase from your favorite bookseller or your local library. \nYour presenters \nRev. Rich Peacock is a retired United Methodist pastor who has long been active in promoting our Social Principles. He is a leader of Peace Action of Michigan and chair of the Task Force Promoting Justice in the Middle East of the Board of Justice. \nRene Johnson is a member of the Board of Justice\, Task Force Promoting Justice in the Middle East\, and Midland First UMC. She is the Social Action Coordinator for the Michigan Conference United Women in Faith\, and she will lead the discussion. \nEvent details \n\nWhat: Book Talk and discussion\nWhen: Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026\, 7:00-8:30 p.m. ET\nWhere: Zoom (link provided after registration)\nSponsor: Task Force Promoting Justice in the Middle East\, Board of Justice\n\nRegister to receive your Zoom link. Sign up by November 10! \nDownload the Book Talk flyer. \nQuestions? Contact Rev. Rich Peacock at rjpeacock@wowway.com or (248) 321-7480.
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/book-talk-rooted-in-faith-and-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Area Event
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SUMMARY:Peace is a Practice
DESCRIPTION:PIAP_Workshop_Flyer 2026
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/peace-is-a-practice/2026-11-21/
LOCATION:FLINT: CALVARY UMC\, Flushing Road\, Flint\, Michigan\, 48504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Shores District,Workshop,Youth
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SUMMARY:Peace is a Practice
DESCRIPTION:PIAP_Workshop_Flyer 2026
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/peace-is-a-practice/2026-11-28/
LOCATION:FLINT: CALVARY UMC\, Flushing Road\, Flint\, Michigan\, 48504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Shores District,Workshop,Youth
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