Tag: Benton Heisler
Some people who keep us singing
![Eric Mulanda kept us singing](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/AC-2021-Denman-Mulanda-June-5-1.jpg)
On Saturday afternoon the Michigan Annual Conference celebrated some of the people who have kept the song alive through good times and hard times.
Ancestor comes home to Hale
![Hale resident Amy Alberts with Benton Heisler](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Saganing-Benton-and-Amy.jpg)
The Plainfield Township Historical Commission in Hale, MI will soon have a copy of a photo of Sodney Mukkukoosh, a Native American resident revered in the early 20th century.
Perez begins as DCM October 1
![Rev. Paul Perez speaks at an Interfaith Event in Dearborn](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Perez-Interfaith-event2.jpg)
The Rev. Paul Perez will assume the role of Michigan Conference Director of Connectional Ministries three months earlier than previously announced.
Words from the workshop
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The Rev. Benton Heisler calls pondering life alone with God in your favorite workshop a home improvement project. “We are living in that tension of the Kingdom of God being… Continue Reading Words from the workshop
Bishop announces DCM transition
![Bishop announces the retirement of Benton Heisler](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Plenary-Session-Heisler-960.jpg)
After 12 years of service as the Director of Connectional Ministry, the Rev. Benton Heisler will retire at the end of 2020. Bishop David Bard has appointed the Rev. Paul… Continue Reading Bishop announces DCM transition
Time to wade into the waves
![Man wading in waves](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Man-wading-960-AdobeStock_310097233.jpg)
Ten years ago the Heisler family spent time in the waves of Lake Michigan. Much has changed but individuals and congregations continue to ride the waves of change. “Put on… Continue Reading Time to wade into the waves
Michigan thanks lay leaders
![Lay Leaders at ordination](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Ordination-JJ-Manshreck-960-Jonathan-Trites.jpg)
Conference leaders join in celebrating the faithful service of Anne Soles and John Wharton, who served together as Lay Leaders of The Michigan Conference since 2016.
Picking the fruit of kindness
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The Rev. Benton Heisler invites pastors and laity to stay focused on our common mission as we approach the Virtual 2020 Michigan Annual Conference.
Owning the disaster of racism
![agree to combat racism](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Multiracial-hands-960-AdobeStock_249004253.jpg)
The Rev. Benton Heisler lifts the mission of The Michigan Conference as a means of aligning attention and resources in the long-haul battle against racism.
‘Cut at the knot’ and other lessons
![A knot on each hay bale in the wagon](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Hay-Wagons-960-Pixabay-Mike-Goad.jpg)
As the word “essential” takes on daily meaning during the health crisis, the Rev. Benton Heisler recalls an early lesson taught in the barn by a knot in the twine.