Tag: Bishop David Bard
Utica UMC celebrates 200 years

One of Michigan’s oldest congregations thanks God for faithfulness and looks toward new opportunities in ministry.
Brown finds her gifts behind the scenes

As the newly elected Secretary for the North Central Jurisdictional Conference, the Michigan Conference’s Diane Brown discovers joy in her administrative role serving the church.
Resurrection don’t come easy

Bishop David Alan Bard’s Easter message asks us to hold the pain and honesty of Good Friday together with the hope and wonder of Easter.
Cornerstone votes to disaffiliate

Cornerstone Church, Michigan’s largest worshiping congregation, votes to leave the UMC and become nondenominational.
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