Tag: Detroit Conference
Rev. Dr. James D. Cochran
Isaiah 26: 3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. (KJV) James Daniel Cochran, age 91, of Ypsilanti Michigan, died… Continue Reading Rev. Dr. James D. Cochran
Cherished cane tradition continues
The Michigan Conference Cane changed hands in 2020. We remember the passing of the Rev. Arthur Spafford and honor the new recipient, the Rev. Joseph Ablett.
Anybody here seen my old friends
The Rev. John Harnish couldn’t get this song out of his head as it sparked memories of friends who now belong to the history of Michigan Methodism.
Kenneth Halter
Kenneth Halter We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Kenneth Halter, former Detroit Conference Lay Leader, who died on March 25, 2019 at the age of 88. Kenneth was… Continue Reading Kenneth Halter
2018 Conference Journals ready
The 2018 Detroit and West Michigan Conference Journals are now available online and in print. Here’s how to order copies.
‘We are better together’ bishop says
Born in one conference and serving in three others, Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey’s roots and witness run deep in the North Central Jurisdiction.
Remembering a pioneering bishop
In 1984 Bishop Judith Craig was the third woman to be elected to the episcopacy and then she was assigned to The Michigan Area. We grieve her passing on January… Continue Reading Remembering a pioneering bishop
Michigan delegates get ready to act
The second in a four-part series that describes how members of The Michigan Conference delegation are preparing for the 2019 Special Session of the General Conference in St. Louis, MO.
Rev. Francis F. Anderson
We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Rev. Francis F. Anderson, retired Michigan Michigan Conference clergy who died on October 18, 2018 at the age of 91. … Continue Reading Rev. Francis F. Anderson
Shirley Joan Chapin
We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Shirley Joan Chapin, who died on September 20, 2018, at the age of 82. Joan is survived by her husband John, four children,… Continue Reading Shirley Joan Chapin