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SUMMARY:Rooted: Reclaim for Faith Formation Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Ministry leaders engaged in faith formation ministry at any age level are invited to Rooted: Reclaim on Tuesday\, October 20\, from 9:30 am – 4 pm at Okemos Community Church in Okemos. Optional pre-event co-working time on Monday\, October 19\, from 1:30 – 5:00 pm. For those wishing to stay overnight on Monday\, event leaders have reserved a block of rooms. \nWorship\, learn\, play\, and connect with other faith formation leaders during this time of renewal. The “Reclaim” tag refers to connecting with our Wesleyan roots and exploring what it means to be United Methodist today. \nRegistration fees are based on a sliding scale. Select the option that works best for you. \nFull Registration Fee: $75\nRegistration Fee w/scholarship: $50\nRegistration Fee w/scholarship: $25\nMonday Only: $10 \nLearn more and register now!
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/rooted-reclaim/2026-10-19/
LOCATION:OKEMOS: COMMUNITY CHURCH\, 4734 Okemos Road\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rooted: Reclaim for Faith Formation Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Ministry leaders engaged in faith formation ministry at any age level are invited to Rooted: Reclaim on Tuesday\, October 20\, from 9:30 am – 4 pm at Okemos Community Church in Okemos. Optional pre-event co-working time on Monday\, October 19\, from 1:30 – 5:00 pm. For those wishing to stay overnight on Monday\, event leaders have reserved a block of rooms. \nWorship\, learn\, play\, and connect with other faith formation leaders during this time of renewal. The “Reclaim” tag refers to connecting with our Wesleyan roots and exploring what it means to be United Methodist today. \nRegistration fees are based on a sliding scale. Select the option that works best for you. \nFull Registration Fee: $75\nRegistration Fee w/scholarship: $50\nRegistration Fee w/scholarship: $25\nMonday Only: $10 \nLearn more and register now!
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/rooted-reclaim/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:OKEMOS: COMMUNITY CHURCH\, 4734 Okemos Road\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
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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!
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