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Leadership in today’s cultural landscape

Paper cutouts of people

Rev. Dr. David Bell addresses how we can navigate the complexities of contemporary leadership and drive meaningful impact in our organizations and communities.

Online Bible study begins in two weeks

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A four-week small group study on how diversity and inclusion intersect with our faith journey begins in early February. Daytime and evening options are available for laity and pastors to… Continue Reading Online Bible study begins in two weeks

Demonstrate love through diversity

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For La Nueva Esperanza UMC in Grand Rapids, Hispanic Heritage Month welcomes us all to widely incorporate global worship practices and choose to love in inclusion and peace as Jesus… Continue Reading Demonstrate love through diversity

Bishops, BIPOC delegates discuss diversity

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The NCJ College of Bishops met with BIPOC (black, indigenous, and other people of color) delegates to build on the jurisdiction’s commitment to inclusion and anti-racism.

Living out our connectionalism

People locking arms

Rev. John Kasper, superintendent of the Central Bay District, highlights a new district initiative called Connexion Zones, where pastors and churches collaborate and partner together.

Let’s make some Easter music!

Music enhances life

The Rev. Scott Harmon reflects on today’s church from an “intersection of music and faith.” He encourages United Methodists to keep praising the Lord.

Appointments make a Michigan Pentecost

Mount Hope one of 60 cross-racial appointments

“Recently, the Bishop and Cabinet have become more intentional about addressing the nuances of cross-racial, cross-cultural appointments,” says the Rev. Dr. Jerome DeVine. These Michigan pastors reflect on their experiences.

Telling the story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Sacred Worth book about Dr. Martin Luther King

The Sacred Worth book series tells the story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and others with “the hope that children may grow to see themselves and all others as… Continue Reading Telling the story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Celebrate the bounty of diversity

Grafting for diversity

February is Black History Month. Here are resources for churches that seek to be intentional about diversity.

Embracing a third way

Third Way celebrates human diversity

Naomi Garcia examines scripture and encourages others to join her in the anti-racism initiative of The Michigan Conference. It’s the third way; a Jesus thing to do.

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