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April 2021
Heritage District Lay Servant Ministries Class
Introduction to Lay Ministries: Basic Class Class length is 5 Sessions. Tuesday, March 16, March 23, April 6, April 13, April 20 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm via Zoom Registration deadline is March 6. Cost is $25. After March 6 cost is $35.
Find out more »R & R Retreat Weekends – Lake Huron Retreat Center
R & R Retreat Weekends https://umcamping.org/news/rr-retreats/ March 19-21, 2021 (Friday-Sunday) Register April 9-11, 2021 (Friday-Sunday) Register April 16-18, 2021 (Friday-Sunday) Register June 4-6, 2021 (Friday-Sunday) Register Ready for some Rest & Relaxation? Lake Huron Retreat Center welcomes you to spend a few days at the lakeshore — alone, as a couple or a family. Your time is your own. Your space is private and clean. We’ll do the cooking and there’s plenty of space indoors and outdoors to eat, play and relax. The Lake Huron staff will do… Continue Reading R & R Retreat Weekends – Lake Huron Retreat Center
Find out more »Heritage District Lay Servant Ministries Class
Delivering an Effective Sermon Class Sessions: Saturdays April 10 & April 17, 9:00am-12:30pm; & May 1, 9:00am-1:30pm Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 31 Class Facilitators: Pastor Bob Miller & John Olari Moving beyond the basics of preparing an engaging sermon, participants will be introduced to several common types of sermons and resources that will enhance their message. Included are ways to move from communication on paper to good oral communication in preaching. This class or the "Called to Preach" class is… Continue Reading Heritage District Lay Servant Ministries Class
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Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Class Sessions: Saturdays April 17, April 24, & May 1; 9:00am-12:30pm Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 31 Class Facilitators: Pastor Michael Vollmer & Dottie Grzebik This class guides participants to learn about gifts for ministry as defined in the Bible, to discover their God given gifts for ministry, and to begin using these gifts for ministry in their community of believers and the world. This class is required to become a Certified Lay Speaker. Get more information… Continue Reading Heritage District Lay Servant Ministries Class
Find out more »Pastoral Transitions Zoom Workshop
Who? This workshop is meant for clergy who are receiving new appointments in 2021, including those who are retiring, as well as for SPRC members and other leaders of churches receiving a new pastor. Why? Leaving one ministry setting and moving on to something new can be a challenge, physically, emotionally and spiritually. We will give you tools and resources to assist you in making a smooth transition. What? For Clergy: Hear from colleagues about healthy ways of saying goodbye… Continue Reading Pastoral Transitions Zoom Workshop
Find out more »Roots and Branches History Convocation
The Roots and Branches Convocation will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 10 am – 12:30 pm by Zoom. The theme will be “Learning from Past Separations: The Methodist Protestant Church”. There is a fee of $5.00. You must register by mail, postmarked by Tuesday April 6th to be sure to get the Zoom link and the program pdf. Click here to register. The keynote speaker will be Rev. Melanie Young, pastor in the Michigan Conference and past… Continue Reading Roots and Branches History Convocation
Find out more »Central Bay District LSM Classes
Please note all classes will be held online (zoom). All classes will be 2 hr. sessions, 10:00am – 12:00 noon DATES: April 17, April 24, May 1, May 8, May 15 The Basic Course – Facilitator: Denny Wissinger Email: Denniswissinger@gmail.com Phone: 989-429 4772
Find out more »Central Bay District LSM Classes
Please note all classes will be held online (zoom). All classes will be 2 hr. sessions, 10:00am – 12:00 noon DATES: April 17, April 24, May 1, May 8, May 15 Advanced Classes: Opening Ourselves to Grace Facilitator: Rev. Amy Terhune Email: pastoralbt@outlook.com Phone: 989-274-6363 Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts Facilitator: Merry Henderson Email: pastormerry.henderson@gmail.com Phone: 817-233-5519
Find out more »Heritage District Lay Servant Ministries Class
Living Our United Methodist Beliefs: Heritage Class Class Sessions: Mondays March 8, 22, 29, April 12, & 19; 5:30-8:30pm Registration Deadline: Thursday February 25 Class Facilitators: Pastor Tonya Arnesen & TBD Participants in this class will gain an understanding of the distinctive traditions and emphases of the United Methodist Church and develop skills in interpreting this heritage and emphases to those in their local church. This class is required to become a Certified Lay Speaker. Get more information >>>
Find out more »Heritage District Lay Servant Ministries Class
Introduction to Lay Ministries: Basic Class Class length is 5 Sessions. Tuesday, March 16, March 23, April 6, April 13, April 20 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm via Zoom Registration deadline is March 6. Cost is $25. After March 6 cost is $35.
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