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SUMMARY:Bishop Bard's Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Bishop David Bard invites all clergy and laity to participate in listening sessions regarding a proposal from the Appointive Cabinet to restructure the number of districts in the Michigan Conference. Your voice matters in this important conversation about our conference’s future. \nLearn more about the listening sessions.
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/bishop-bards-listening-sessions-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Central Bay District Spring 2026 Lay Servant Course
DESCRIPTION:Lay Servant Ministries invites you to join us for a class that is based on Thomas Porter’s book\, The Spirit and Art of Conflict Transformation – Creating a Culture of JustPeace. Transforming conflict into a positive rather than a negative force is a spiritual pursuit and needs to be grounded in biblical principles: love of God\, neighbor\, and self. This book is a resource for leaders\, ministers\, mediators\, facilitators\, and conflict transformation consultants who want to approach the work in this way. \nWhen:  April 18 and 25\, 2026\nTime:    9:00 am to 3:00 pm both weeks\nWhere: Alma UMC \nParticipants must preregister via email with Janice Buckley before April 4\, 2026. \nPlease bring with you to class the signed request for training form\, the textbook\, your lunch\, and an open mind.
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/central-bay-district-spring-2026-lay-servant-course/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:ALMA UMC\, 501 Gratiot Avenue\, Alma\, MI\, 48801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Classes,Leadership,Training
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SUMMARY:Heritage District LSM Class
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Zoom Class:\nIntroduction to Lay Ministry (Basic)\nEmbark on an adventure of service! Discover and develop gifts of caring\, leading\, and communicating ministries; putting faith into action in daily life to love God and neighbors. It is a required class for those seeking to become Certified Lay Servants.\nClass Sessions: Saturdays; April 18 & May 2 (9:30am-3pm)\nLocation: Clinton UMC; 10990 Tecumseh Clinton Road\, Clinton 49236 or by zoom\nRegistration Deadline: April 8\nClass Facilitators: Pastor Michelle McCalla & Anne Hanna \nGet more information >>>
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/heritage-district-lsm-class-5/
CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Classes
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SUMMARY:Bishop Bard's Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Bishop David Bard invites all clergy and laity to participate in listening sessions regarding a proposal from the Appointive Cabinet to restructure the number of districts in the Michigan Conference. Your voice matters in this important conversation about our conference’s future. \nLearn more about the listening sessions.
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/bishop-bards-listening-sessions-3/
LOCATION:MT PLEASANT: FIRST UMC\, South Main Street\, Mount Pleasant\, Michigan\, 48858\, United States
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