Tag: Detroit Conference
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 a member of Grand Blanc Methodist Church where he served as a lay preacher. He also was Detroit Conference Lay Leader, involved in the Flint and… 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 18.
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. He is survived by his loving wife Winona, whom he married October 22, 1948 in Ann Arbor, MI; three children, one grandchild, and three great-grandchildren. Francis and… 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, and six grandchildren. Joan and John were both very active in the United Methodist community beginning with their local church teaching Junior High Sunday School and leading… Continue Reading Shirley Joan Chapin
Mission u Hands on Mission Experience (H.O.M.E.)
Hands On Mission Experience (H.O.M.E.) Thursday, August 16 Port Huron Area For participants, Mission u is an opportunity to study current issues impacting society based on current mission study topics with particular attention to the responsibilities of women in fulfilling the mission work of the church. Participants grow in understanding the mission of the church in the current world… Continue Reading Mission u Hands on Mission Experience (H.O.M.E.)
Detroit Conference: Mission u of the South
Detroit Conference: Mission u of the South Saturday, July 21 Southfield Hope UMC For participants, Mission u is an opportunity to study current issues impacting society based on current mission study topics with particular attention to the responsibilities of women in fulfilling the mission work of the church. Participants grow in understanding the mission of the church in the… Continue Reading Detroit Conference: Mission u of the South
West Michigan Mission u – Albion College
West Michigan Mission u Wed.-Sat., July 11-14 Albion College For participants, Mission u is an opportunity to study current issues impacting society based on current mission study topics with particular attention to the responsibilities of women in fulfilling the mission work of the church. Participants grow in understanding the mission of the church in the current world context; conference events are… Continue Reading West Michigan Mission u – Albion College