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SUMMARY:IDI Together
DESCRIPTION:A three-part online small group designed to build capacity to shift cultural perspectives and adapt behavior to differences and commonalities. Using the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI)\, learn why intercultural competency is important\, how to use tools for meaningful interactions across cultures\, and how to create a plan for continued growth and learning\, all within a supportive community. Each participant will complete the IDI assessment and debrief with a qualified administrator. Learn more and register now! \nFacilitators: Rev. Cora Glass and Lisa Batten \nThursdays\, Sept 24th\, Oct 1st\, and Oct 15th \n6:00 – 7:30 PM ET \nFee is on a sliding scale; pay what you can: \n\nFull Fee: $175\nPartial Scholarship: $25 – $150\nFull Scholarship: $0\nFull Price and contribute to the scholarship fund: $200
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/idi-together/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Area Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261016T153000
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DTSTAMP:20260716T220126Z
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SUMMARY:MI Conference United Women in Faith 8th Annual Celebration
DESCRIPTION:When:  October 16 – 17\, 2026 \nLocation: Hope United Methodist Church\, 26275 Northwestern Hwy\, Southfield\, MI 48076 \nTheme:  “UNSTOPPABLE:  Bold Together!” \nMessage: “The Boldness of Deborah” \nClick for flyer with more information and registration form:\n2026 MI UWF Annual Celebration Registration
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/mi-conference-united-women-in-faith-8th-annual-celebration/
LOCATION:SOUTHFIELD: HOPE UMC\, Northwestern Highway\, Southfield\, Michigan\, 48075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Area Event,Leadership,Retreat,Speaker,United Women in Faith
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ORGANIZER;CN="United Women in Faith - Michigan Conference - Sally Messner":MAILTO:sallymessner@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260701T142714Z
CREATED:20260625T200328Z
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SUMMARY:Long-Term Recovery Disaster Response and Volunteer in Mission Training
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 17\, 2026\n8:30 AM Check-in (for pre-registered participants)\n9 am – 4 pm includes lunch\, breaks\, participant manual\, and t-shirt \nLocation: Middleville UMC\, 111 Church Street\, Middleville\, MI 49333 \nCost: $30 covers materials\, lunch\, shirt.\nPayment due at the door. Make checks payable to MI Conference Disaster Response. \nInstructor: Jody Pratt\, VIM Coordinator \nPre-registration required. Contact Jody Pratt at prattgji09@gmail.com or 616.292.4908 to register. \nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 7\, 2026 \n*This training is for those who want to work long-term on disaster recovery teams (usually 1-2 weeks)\, domestic or international mission journeys\, or partner with a certified Early Response team. Trainer Jody Pratt is incorporating the two training sessions for those who do not want to be certified but still wish to serve under the UMCOR umbrella. We will offer the certification training in Winter/Spring 2025 as churches volunteer to host. Also open to interested Michigan Conference volunteers. \nVisit the Volunteers in Mission page\nVisit the Disaster Response page
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/long-term-recovery-disaster-response-and-volunteer-in-mission-training/
LOCATION:MIDDLEVILLE UMC\, 111 Church St\, Middleville\, 49333\, United States of America
CATEGORIES:Area Event,Central Shores District
ORGANIZER;CN="Jody Pratt":MAILTO:prattgji09@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261017T090000
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SUMMARY:Ministry Mechanics: The Nuts & Bolts of HR
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about navigating staff and volunteer management? Ready to learn alongside other church leaders? Looking for best practices for human resources? Need a Staff Handbook? Learn the basics of staff and volunteer human resources for churches\, including general policies\, employee handbook\, crisis management\, and employee/volunteer lifecycle. This two-hour workshop includes training\, best practices\, scenarios\, and Q&A with lunch following. \nFour dates and locations: \n\n\n\n\n\n10/3 – Escanaba: Central UMC\n10/10 – Brighton: First UMC\n10/17 – Grand Rapids: Aldersgate UMC\n10/24 – Midland: First UMC \nTime: 9:30am – 1:00pm (Eastern) \n\nVisit the Ministry Mechanics webpage to learn more.  \nRegister now! \n*Childcare will be available for those who register at least 2 weeks prior to the event\, space may be limited.
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/ministry-mechanics-the-nuts-bolts-of-hr-3/
LOCATION:GRAND RAPIDS: ALDERSGATE UMC\, Ambrose Avenue Northeast\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49525\, United States
CATEGORIES:Area Event
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SUMMARY:ReLeaven Conference: Stories of Hope and Healing
DESCRIPTION:Greater\nReLeaven Conference 2026
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/releaven-conference-racial-reconciliation-and-restoration/
LOCATION:GRAND RAPIDS: FIRST UMC\, Fulton Street East\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Greater Southwest District
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grand Rapids%3A First UMC - Amy Bannink-Burmeister":MAILTO:amyjobbur@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261017T110000
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SUMMARY:Peace is a Practice
DESCRIPTION:PIAP_Workshop_Flyer 2026
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/peace-is-a-practice/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:FLINT: CALVARY UMC\, Flushing Road\, Flint\, Michigan\, 48504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Shores District,Workshop,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flint%3A Calvary UMC":MAILTO:info.storystrong@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Ecumenical Food Pantry Fundraiser Dinner & Show
DESCRIPTION:EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/ecumenical-food-pantry-fundraising-event/
LOCATION:PIGEON: FIRST UMC\, 7102 East Michigan Avenue\, Pigeon\, MI\, 48755\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Shores District,Concert,Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pigeon%3A First UMC":MAILTO:pigeonfirstumc@gmail.com
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