Tag: Children’s Ministry
Give to support faith formation
Christian Education Sunday, set for August 16 this year, raises vital funds to empower and equip local church leaders in the Michigan Conference for faith formation ministry. See where your… Continue Reading Give to support faith formation
Re-creating Santa’s workshop for kids
Southfield: Hope UMC is helping holiday dreams come true for families by reintroducing a downtown Detroit Christmas tradition.
Faith formation cohorts meet this fall
Next month, several new cohorts focused on faith formation will start. Are you in ministry with children, youth, or adults? No matter the age level, there is a place for… Continue Reading Faith formation cohorts meet this fall
Conference partnership hires Schwarcz
The Michigan and Rio Texas Conferences welcome Laura Schwarcz as the project coordinator of a new initiative to help congregations nurture children through worship and prayer.
Lifelong faith cohorts begin January 30
Three new lifelong faith cohorts designed for a broad audience begin soon: an online book study on The Anxious Generation, a cohort exploring tools and strategies for adapting to evolving… Continue Reading Lifelong faith cohorts begin January 30
Conference partnership receives Lilly grant
The Michigan and Rio Texas Conferences will use a $1.25 million Lilly Endowment grant to fund an initiative to help congregations nurture children through worship and prayer.
Children’s ministry finds its niche
Kids Ministry Zooms are online gatherings for those involved in children’s faith formation in the Michigan Conference. Join their next meeting on September 18.
Building a sustainable children’s ministry
It’s back-to-school time, and churches can lean on the new Michigan Conference Children’s Ministry Team for fall ministry support and then prepare to receive an offering for Christian Education Sunday,… Continue Reading Building a sustainable children’s ministry
5 tips for sharing the Lenten story with children
Children’s book author Glenys Nellist offers five tips on how to honor the season of Lent in age-appropriate, meaningful ways while still giving it the attention it deserves.
You are not alone in ministry
The Michigan Conference is launching seven new cohorts to give leaders peer support as they navigate faith formation in their churches or start new ministries.