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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Pittenger":MAILTO:kpittenger@michiganumc.org
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Connectional Ministires Team":MAILTO:LWitkowski@michiganumc.org
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Flint%3A Calvary UMC":MAILTO:info.storystrong@gmail.com
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