Tag: Donald Ott
Picking up the pieces
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Rev. Paul Perez remembers picking up pieces of a broken chalice at the 2004 General Conference. Pittsburgh’s memories inform his thoughts on the “breaking point” The United Methodist Church has… Continue Reading Picking up the pieces
Doing ministry in stressful times
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2020 was a stressful time to be a pastor. Nearly 400 Michigan clergy joined Bishop Bard at an online event to focus on revitalization. Video recordings are now available to… Continue Reading Doing ministry in stressful times
Four friends send greetings
![One of our episcopal friends Deborah Lieder Kiesey](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Kiesey-2020.png)
Many remember these familiar faces. They are former bishops and friends of the Michigan Area. They offer greetings at the beginning of this new year.