Tag: Advent

Advent gifts heal disasters’ pain

Again this Advent, Bishop David Bard asks The Michigan Conference to help heal human suffering with generous contributions to disaster recovery efforts both around the world and across the state.

District dialogue: now what?

The Rev. Dwayne Bagley watched the livestream of the 2019 General Conference and ponders what’s next for the people called Methodist.

The fire next time

Advent is a time to focus on how humans have failed in the God-given duty to care for God’s creation.

Finding faith in the Nutcracker

The Nutcracker is a seasonal favorite, but a United Methodist pastor says we can see it in a new way through the lens of faith.

Advent-Christmas music quiz

We listen. We hum. We sing along. But how much do we know about our favorite songs of the season? 

All is calm?

On this month’s Joyful Journey, Bishop David Alan Bard considers the true focus of Advent. He encourages each person to “let your soul rest in the amazing Love of God.”

2018 Advent gifts offer hope

Bishop David Bard encourages The Michigan Conference to share hope and love this Advent season through generous contributions to UMCOR’s disaster relief efforts around the world and across the state. 

Christ is King … or not

“Are you King of the Jews?” Jack Harnish ponders Pilate’s question on the day known as Christ the King Sunday.

New Advent resource for families

Families often dread the frenetic race to Christmas. This new online resource keeps the focus on the coming of Christ.

Ideas for Giving Tuesday donations

#GivingTuesday is a national observance that is marked this year on November 27. Please consider putting your focus on #GiveUMC through gifts to Advance Specials supported by The Michigan Conference.