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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Courageous Communities Project
DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Conference’s new Courageous Communities Project is an UMCOR grant-funded project aims to resource church leaders who desire to support their immigrant neighbors with an online toolbox\, consultations\, and trainings. Rev. Alice Fleming Townley\, a United Methodist elder and consultant\, is coordinating this project. \nThe Courageous Communities Project will officially launch on October 9\, 2025\, during a free 30-minute lunch and learn from 12:15 to 12:45 pm ET. Want to learn more about this new immigration justice project? Register now. You’ll discover all the resources available to every United Methodist in Michigan seeking to do more for their immigrant neighbors.
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/lunch-learn-courageous-communities-project/
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SUMMARY:David Worthington to Visit Big Rapids
DESCRIPTION:United Methodist Ministries of Mecosta County (UMMMC)\, in partnership with the Central Bay and Western Waters Districts\, is excited to welcome David Worthington\, the United Methodist Church’s Global Ambassador of Methodist Heritage Sites\, for a special regional gathering this October at our First Church campus (First United Methodist Church\, 304 Elm St\, Big Rapids MI 49307). \n“We’re thrilled to welcome David to Michigan\, and of course to Big Rapids!” said Rev. Jeremy Wicks\, Executive Pastor of United Methodist Ministries of Mecosta County. “David has a unique gift for helping us see how our Methodist story shapes our mission today. This is a great opportunity for congregations and leaders from across the region to learn\, be inspired\, and connect with the global movement we are part of – to be reminded of who we are and who God is calling us to be.” \nDavid brings decades of experience in preserving and sharing the Wesleyan story. A graduate of Staffordshire University\, he spent twenty years in the financial and charity sectors in Bristol before becoming Manager of John Wesley’s New Room in 2006\, the oldest Methodist building in the world. \nDuring his tenure\, he oversaw major heritage celebrations\, including the 300th anniversary of Charles Wesley’s birth and the bicentennial of Britain’s abolition of the slave trade. He also led two successful capital campaigns that transformed the New Room into a vibrant center for visitors\, complete with an expanded museum\, library\, meeting rooms\, and café. \nDavid has made more than one hundred presentations across twenty U.S. states\, building connections between Methodists in the United Kingdom and the United States. In 2024\, the General Commission on Archives and History (GCAH) appointed him as Global Ambassador of Methodist Heritage Sites. In this role\, he promotes and preserves Methodist landmarks through public speaking\, research\, fundraising\, and mission engagement. \nDavid’s visit is an opportunity to celebrate our shared Wesleyan story\, to be reminded of the global movement we are part of\, and to explore how our Methodist heritage can continue to shape mission today. As David himself often says: “Preserving our history is an act of shaping our future.” \nWe hope you will join us – whether in person or online – for this inspiring time of learning and connection. \nEVENT DETAILS \n\nThursday\, October 9\, 2025 – Regional Gathering with David Worthington:  This event\, hosted by First Church in partnership with the Central Bay and Western Waters Districts\, will bring together laity and leaders from across our area.  Event will begin light refreshments at 6:45 pm and program starting at 7:00 pm.\nSunday\, October 12\, 2025 – Worship with David Worthington:  David will bring the message during morning worship\, inspiring us with insights drawn from our Methodist heritage and its relevance for today.  Worship will begin at 10:00 am.\n\nBoth events are free to attend and will also be livestreamed on the Big Rapids First United Methodist Church Facebook page (facebook.com/brfumc).  Let us know you will be attending by sending an email to register@ummecosta.org with your name\, the names of anyone attending\, and the event(s) you are registering for. \nSUPPORTING THE WORK \nIndividuals\, churches\, and organizations are invited to support David and the work of the General Commission on Archives and History. Contributions may be made at either event. Online gifts can be given at ummecosta.org/give. Select the “Missions” option and note “Worthington.” \nAbout United Methodist Ministries of Mecosta County \nUnited Methodist Ministries of Mecosta County (UMMMC) is a multi-campus faith community dedicated to making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Embedded in its community\, UMMMC equips disciples\, fosters innovation\, and builds partnerships to create lasting change. With three campuses in the Big Rapids area\, UMMMC seeks to meet the needs of its neighbors by creating welcoming\, diverse spaces\, engaging in bold ministry initiatives\, and forming meaningful connections with organizations and churches across the region.
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/david-worthington-to-visit-big-rapids/
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SUMMARY:Heritage District LSM Class - Millenial Narrative: Sharing a Good Life with the Next Generation
DESCRIPTION:Millennial Narrative: Sharing a Good Life with the Next Generation\nThe lived experience of many modern young people and the Book of Joel overlap in significant ways: remembering loss and trauma; desiring community; believing in a gracious God; experiencing spiritual renewal; appreciating accountability; and a longing to help and be a blessing to others. Rediscover the book of Joel as a script that resonates with the lives of young people\, then partner in abundant life with\nthe next generation of witnesses.\nClass Sessions: Saturdays; Oct 11 & Nov 15 (9am-3pm)\nLocation: Howell: First UMC; 1230 Bower Street\, Howell 48843 or by zoom\nRegistration Deadline: September 30\nClass Facilitators: Pastor Doug McMunn & Marianne McMunn \nDownload the flyer and registration >>>
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/heritage-district-lsm-class-millenial-narrative-sharing-a-good-life-with-the-next-generation/
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SUMMARY:David Worthington to Visit Big Rapids
DESCRIPTION:United Methodist Ministries of Mecosta County (UMMMC)\, in partnership with the Central Bay and Western Waters Districts\, is excited to welcome David Worthington\, the United Methodist Church’s Global Ambassador of Methodist Heritage Sites\, for a special regional gathering this October at our First Church campus (First United Methodist Church\, 304 Elm St\, Big Rapids MI 49307). \n“We’re thrilled to welcome David to Michigan\, and of course to Big Rapids!” said Rev. Jeremy Wicks\, Executive Pastor of United Methodist Ministries of Mecosta County. “David has a unique gift for helping us see how our Methodist story shapes our mission today. This is a great opportunity for congregations and leaders from across the region to learn\, be inspired\, and connect with the global movement we are part of – to be reminded of who we are and who God is calling us to be.” \nDavid brings decades of experience in preserving and sharing the Wesleyan story. A graduate of Staffordshire University\, he spent twenty years in the financial and charity sectors in Bristol before becoming Manager of John Wesley’s New Room in 2006\, the oldest Methodist building in the world. \nDuring his tenure\, he oversaw major heritage celebrations\, including the 300th anniversary of Charles Wesley’s birth and the bicentennial of Britain’s abolition of the slave trade. He also led two successful capital campaigns that transformed the New Room into a vibrant center for visitors\, complete with an expanded museum\, library\, meeting rooms\, and café. \nDavid has made more than one hundred presentations across twenty U.S. states\, building connections between Methodists in the United Kingdom and the United States. In 2024\, the General Commission on Archives and History (GCAH) appointed him as Global Ambassador of Methodist Heritage Sites. In this role\, he promotes and preserves Methodist landmarks through public speaking\, research\, fundraising\, and mission engagement. \nDavid’s visit is an opportunity to celebrate our shared Wesleyan story\, to be reminded of the global movement we are part of\, and to explore how our Methodist heritage can continue to shape mission today. As David himself often says: “Preserving our history is an act of shaping our future.” \nWe hope you will join us – whether in person or online – for this inspiring time of learning and connection. \nEVENT DETAILS \n\nThursday\, October 9\, 2025 – Regional Gathering with David Worthington:  This event\, hosted by First Church in partnership with the Central Bay and Western Waters Districts\, will bring together laity and leaders from across our area.  Event will begin light refreshments at 6:45 pm and program starting at 7:00 pm.\nSunday\, October 12\, 2025 – Worship with David Worthington:  David will bring the message during morning worship\, inspiring us with insights drawn from our Methodist heritage and its relevance for today.  Worship will begin at 10:00 am.\n\nBoth events are free to attend and will also be livestreamed on the Big Rapids First United Methodist Church Facebook page (facebook.com/brfumc).  Let us know you will be attending by sending an email to register@ummecosta.org with your name\, the names of anyone attending\, and the event(s) you are registering for. \nSUPPORTING THE WORK \nIndividuals\, churches\, and organizations are invited to support David and the work of the General Commission on Archives and History. Contributions may be made at either event. Online gifts can be given at ummecosta.org/give. Select the “Missions” option and note “Worthington.” \nAbout United Methodist Ministries of Mecosta County \nUnited Methodist Ministries of Mecosta County (UMMMC) is a multi-campus faith community dedicated to making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Embedded in its community\, UMMMC equips disciples\, fosters innovation\, and builds partnerships to create lasting change. With three campuses in the Big Rapids area\, UMMMC seeks to meet the needs of its neighbors by creating welcoming\, diverse spaces\, engaging in bold ministry initiatives\, and forming meaningful connections with organizations and churches across the region.
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