Tag: Bishop David Bard
Conference program staff to transition, reduce
The Michigan Conference announces program staff restructuring, reductions, and reassignments needed to meet budget projections for 2024.
Annual Conference registration is open
Registration for Annual Conference is now open, and details on special guest speakers, service opportunities, and other activities are now available.
Mighty wind and quiet stream
Reflecting on the recent Asbury revival, Bishop David Alan Bard invites us this Lent to look for spiritual transformation in both dramatic experiences and everyday disciplines.
MSU shooting shatters Michigan UMs
United Methodist churches in the greater Lansing area grapple with the Feb. 13 mass shooting on the campus of Michigan State University.
Take action on Advocacy Day
Register for the 30-minute Lunch and Learn webinar on Feb. 14 to learn more about Advocacy Day and how you can do something about gun violence prevention here in Michigan.
Gun violence prevention picks up speed
The Michigan Conference has joined a growing movement seeking to make gun violence prevention a priority for state lawmakers. Are you passionate about this issue? If so, join other Michigan… Continue Reading Gun violence prevention picks up speed
Heart work, soul work, community work
In this month’s Joyful Journey, Bishop David Alan Bard reminds us that the gospel is about heart change, which is an important part of tackling issues like racism and violence… Continue Reading Heart work, soul work, community work
Top 10 news stories of 2022
What were on the minds and hearts of Michigan United Methodists in 2022? Review and remember the top 10 news stories from last year.
Foster a dialogic culture in the church
In this month’s Joyful Journey, Bishop David Alan Bard asks us to dedicate ourselves to creating a spacious church with a dialogic culture where conversations are respectful, rich, and deep.
Bishop’s Christmas offering invests in young leaders
The bishop’s Christmas offering will go to the Michigan Conference’s Readers to Leaders campaign, which is raising money to support children’s education at United Methodist schools in Liberia and at… Continue Reading Bishop’s Christmas offering invests in young leaders