Tag: Elizabeth Hurd
Connexion’s first year dubbed ‘success’
Fourteen young adults recently completed their summer internship through Connexion, the Michigan Conference’s new program centered on formation and discernment.
Young adults want to be part of the church
Feedback from young adult listening sessions has led the Michigan Conference Board of Young People’s Ministries to chart a way forward with new ministry offerings for 2024.
Michigan pilgrims catch spirit of Wesley
A group of United Methodists from Michigan traveled to England to learn more about their Wesleyan heritage and how it continues to shape beliefs and inspire future mission.
Ways to advocate for student debt relief
Michigan United Methodists can make student debt relief a missional priority by considering a variety of ways to help make higher education more affordable and aid young people with personal… Continue Reading Ways to advocate for student debt relief
Elizabeth Hurd
From: Midwest District — Caledonia UMC … To: Greater Detroit District — West Bloomfield UMC (Charge). This full-time appointment is effective July 1, 2022.
Our God is bigger than COVID
Two years of COVID risks and uncertainty have left their mark on Michigan’s churches. But these pastors are among many who found the courage, stamina, and grace to manage change.… Continue Reading Our God is bigger than COVID
Generous hearts ride COVID slopes
While COVID-19 has kept people apart for the past 12 months, United Methodist congregations have still come together in new ways. Generous gifts to Ministry Shares enabled exciting new ministries.
Watch for God to show up
After seeing a deer in her backyard and watching it for five minutes or so, Pastor Elizabeth Hurd found herself thinking about the ways that God breaks into our lives.
Take a cross walk with Jesus
In years past, Caledonia United Methodist Church hosted two special Holy Week activities. The need for physical-distancing prompted their pastor to design a new walk for Lent 2020.
Time to give your best
This is the first article in a new series, “For a time such as this.” The theme is based on Rev. Jennie Browne’s sermon at the 2019 Michigan Annual Conference.