Tag: Bishop David Bard
Discern new ways to sing the Lord’s song
In his first blog of 2026, Bishop David Bard invites us to think deeply about how we might sing the songs of God’s love in fresh ways as we embrace… Continue Reading Discern new ways to sing the Lord’s song
Expect Jesus to show up this Christmas
With life comes loss, says Bishop David Bard, and no matter how different Christmas may be for us this year, may we expect Jesus to show up in surprising ways.
Finding what encourages generosity
Reflecting on the season, Bishop David Bard says that Thanksgiving reminds us to pay attention, to notice, and to celebrate kindness, goodness, justice, community, beauty, and love when we see… Continue Reading Finding what encourages generosity
We must speak the truth in love
In response to recent incidents of violence, Bishop David Bard writes about the call we have as Christians to speak the truth in love and wrestle with the complexities that… Continue Reading We must speak the truth in love
Autumn winds
In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard asks us to think on the changing seasons and how we may genuinely experience fresh winds of the Holy Spirit with renewed energy.
Ypsilanti: First celebrates 200 years
Ypsilanti: First UMC embraces God’s ongoing work as it celebrates its bicentennial and looks to the future as it refocuses its commitment to the community.
Pause for summertime reflections
In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard highlights several recent news updates and resources, including his thoughts on The United Methodist Church’s new vision statement.
Our need for civic friendship
Disturbed by the problems of violence and the erosion of our democracy, Bishop David Bard urges us to consider how we might cultivate civic friendship, a virtue and practice that… Continue Reading Our need for civic friendship
On this journey toward a better world
Bishop David Bard reflects on the violence and hatred experienced in our world and reminds us that our task, as the church, is to embody the peacefulness of Christ and… Continue Reading On this journey toward a better world
Conference presses on in love
At the 2025 Michigan Annual Conference, United Methodists were encouraged to face the challenges of ministry by growing into the fullness of Christ through God’s transforming love.