Tag: Bishop David Bard
‘Move toward a new horizon’
The Michigan Conference prepares to move forward following the November 30 vote to approve the disaffiliation of 62 churches from The United Methodist Church.
Special Session set for Thursday
On Thursday, November 30, lay and clergy members of the Michigan Conference will meet online to vote to approve the disaffiliation of 62 churches.
ABAR education moves forward
The Michigan Conference announces updates to the Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism Education & Training online curriculum and our commitment to becoming an anti-racist conference.
Make your giving count the most
On #GivingTuesday, November 28, focus on #BeUMC and give financially to mission and ministry projects supported by the Michigan Conference.
Expanding our empathy
In response to ongoing war and violence, Bishop David Alan Bard calls us to rigorous discipleship as we open ourselves to new ideas, deeper acts of care, and fresh initiatives… Continue Reading Expanding our empathy
Advent offering, resources announced
The Michigan Conference announces the recipients of this year’s Advent offering along with updated resources for children and families.
Whites commissioned to lifetime service
Michelle and Bill White of 5Loaves2Fish Northern Michigan commit to a lifetime of lay ministry as the Michigan Conference’s newest deaconess and home missioner.
Learning to fish in new waters
On September 30, 2023, eighty persons gathered from across the Michigan Conference to get fired up about Starting & Sustaining Ministries of Compassion, Justice, and Inclusion.
Seeking an antidote to loneliness
Bishop David Alan Bard urges us to cultivate a culture of connection and encourage virtues of kindness and respect as an antidote to the loneliness and meanness we see today.
NCJ bishops lead the way in mission
Bishops from the North Central Jurisdiction recently experienced the work done by ministry partner Midwest Mission by participating in hands-on mission projects.