Tag: Christmas
Jesus came for us all
Embracing the season of Epiphany can lead us to discover the true joy of Christmas, where we experience the presence of God in Jesus.
Grounded in love
Members of a growing Michigan Conference Contemplative Cohort invite you to spend Fridays in Advent exploring a form of contemplative prayer. This week, Rev. Sari Brown explains how she’s found… Continue Reading Grounded in love
Brokenness transformed into joy
Members of a growing Michigan Conference Contemplative Cohort invite you to spend Fridays in Advent exploring a form of contemplative prayer. This week, Rev. Paul Reissmann encourages us to find… Continue Reading Brokenness transformed into joy
A change of heart that’s never too late
The Rev. Paul Perez reflects on his family’s tradition of watching Christmas movies and names this year’s favorite, a movie that depicts a Christmas conversion of the heart.
The peace that passes
Members of a growing Michigan Conference Contemplative Cohort invite you to spend Fridays in Advent exploring a form of contemplative prayer. This week, Rev. Greg Lawton invites us into the… Continue Reading The peace that passes
Prepare our hearts for Jesus
In this Advent edition of Joyful Journey, Bishop David Bard encourages us to open our hearts, our lives, and our communities so Jesus can show up in us and through… Continue Reading Prepare our hearts for Jesus
Let there be light
Here are 10 tips to equip church members, families, and individuals to respond to God’s call to care for creation and do justice with our neighbors during this season of… Continue Reading Let there be light
Get ready for Advent with these resources
The Michigan Conference has created a variety of resources, including a complete Christmas Day worship service, for congregations to use to prepare for Advent and Christmas.
Counting down to Christmas
Pandemic or not, the Rev. Dr. Margie Crawford encourages all of us to continue the countdown to Christmas with hope in our hearts.
Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas
Christmastide is the name of the Christian season that starts on Christmas Day and stretches for 12 days after that. Here are 12 simple ideas that don’t require a pear… Continue Reading Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas