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September 2019
EWD Fall Lay Servant Training
EWD Lay Servant Training Schedule Intro to Lay Ministries: The BASIC Course Sept. 27th & 28th: Fri: 4:30 to 9pm Sat: 9am to 5pm Clio: Bethany UMC Kristen LePalm $50.00 Register Here Intro to Lay Ministries: … Continue Reading EWD Fall Lay Servant Training
Find out more »October 2019
2019 Pre-Retirement Seminar
The Pre-Retirement Seminar for clergy and conference lay employees, sponsored by the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits, will be held October 14-15, 2019 at the West Bay Beach Resort, Traverse City, Michigan. This seminar is designed to assist you in planning for your retirement. It is a cooperative project within the Michigan Conference, bringing together special skills and talents in retirement, financial planning, and estate planning. If your registration is received by September 2, 2019, Wespath will be able to provide… Continue Reading 2019 Pre-Retirement Seminar
Find out more »Enneagram Journey
The Ennenagram Journey is a 12 session course designed to help church leaders, lay and clergy, grow in self-awareness, strengthen their gifts, and lead others with wisdom, patience and tolerance. Led by Laura Witkowski, Associate Director of Lay Leadership Development and Jennifer Browne, Director of Clergy Excellence. 12 sessions, Mondays, 6:30 -8:30 pm, once every three weeks, beginning October 14. Registration is extended until class is filled. Max class size: 20. Cost: $35. FEE WAIVED FOR FIRST FIVE LAY PERSONS… Continue Reading Enneagram Journey
Find out more »Midwest District Fall 2019 Lay Servant Classes
Registration has closed for the Midwest District Fall Lay Servant Classes. The next series of classes will be Winter 2020: January 11 and January 25 at Northlawn UMC in Grand Rapids.
Find out more »REACH SUMMIT
The annual REACH Summit event is designed to spark creativity, inspire your leadership and transform your church. If your church is ready to attract new members, make new disciples and take a leap of faith to become a vital and growing ministry, then you need to attend this important weekend.
Find out more »Central Bay District Conference
Verlon Fosner, author of Welcome to Dinner, Church will be presenting training sessions in the morning and afternoon. Dr. Verlon Fosner has lead a progressive congregation in Seattle, Washington since 1999. In recent years the congregation transitioned from a traditional proclamation church into a multi-site Dinner Church called Community Dinners (www.CommunityDinners.com). Verlon holds a Doctorate of Ministry from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, and has written several books: “Dinner Church”, “Dinner Church Handbook”, and “Welcome to Dinner, Church.” Read more >>>
Find out more »Greater Southwest District FALL 2019 Lay Servant Courses
Register now for the Greater Southwest District Fall 2019 Lay Servant Courses at South Haven: First United Methodist Church
Find out more »Grand Ole Opry Veteran Daryl Mosley comes to Ionia: LeVally UMC
The community is invited to attend a concert by singer, songwriter, and storyteller Daryl Mosley on Sunday, October 20 at 6:00pm at LeValley Church, 4018 Kelsey Highway, Ionia, MI.
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