A pastoral letter to laity

This pastoral letter from the Connectional Ministries Team Staff offers a prayer of lament along with the names of the local pastors, clergy, and churches within the Michigan Conference leaving… Continue Reading A pastoral letter to laity

Who did you influence today?

There is much in life today that could use some positive influence. The Rev. Glenn Wagner explores the power we have to help people and events change direction for the… Continue Reading Who did you influence today?

2020 State of Church report released

“Blessed is the Church” is the theme of the 2020 State of the Church Report released by Connectional Table and United Methodist Communications.

Helping kids through stressful times

“Outwardly, the kids looked as happy and carefree as ever!” says the Rev. Dr. Leanne Hadley. She adds that children are good at masking their feelings and offers a healing… Continue Reading Helping kids through stressful times

Blessing our e-learning devices

School supplies used to include simple things like rulers, pencils, and tablets made of paper. Now the tablets and devices are electronic. We are blessed to have such tools during… Continue Reading Blessing our e-learning devices

A psalm and a blessing

Psalm 139 helps Chaplain Jan Johnson express her experience blessing families in the “COVID-19 wilderness” of Mercy Hospital in Muskegon.

The blessings of life

Benton Heisler tells the story of a Saturday, with grandson Weston, filled with many blessings. “The beauty of our day centered on enjoying the relationship we have with each other.”

St. Pat’s blessing

March 17 offers more than pots of gold and leprechauns. Learn about St. Patrick’s Breastplate and its blessings.