Tag: Epiphany
Advent offering, resources announced
![Advent candles](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/advent_offering.jpg)
The Michigan Conference announces the recipients of this year’s Advent offering along with updated resources for children and families.
O how I love Jesus
![Cross with sunset in background](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/jesus-crawford-blog.png)
Rev. Margie Crawford asks us to look at the humanity of Jesus to understand better his mission to save and transform us.
Powered by awe
![Watching a sunrise](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/berkey_blog_2.png)
Experiencing awe transforms your life, says Rev. David Berkey, and one way many people find it is by spending time at a Michigan camp or retreat center.
Jesus came for us all
![Three magi from a nativity](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/magi.png)
Embracing the season of Epiphany can lead us to discover the true joy of Christmas, where we experience the presence of God in Jesus.
A personal “Aha!” epiphany
![Star of Epiphany](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Epiphany-Star-Pixabay-Hebi-B.jpg)
The Rev. Glenn Wagner reflects on the history of epiphany, the Christian season of Epiphany, and a personal epiphany that has made a difference in his life.
Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas
![12 Days of Christmas End with Magi appearance on Epiphany](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Wiseman-Unsplash.jpg)
Christmastide is the name of the Christian season that starts on Christmas Day and stretches for 12 days after that. Here are 12 simple ideas that don’t require a pear… Continue Reading Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas
Embracing another way
![Magi go home another way](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Another-Way-960x640-1.jpg)
In Matthew’s Gospel, the visitors from the East go home “another way.” After a year of journeying with the Corona Virus, all God’s people are coping with another way of… Continue Reading Embracing another way
Plan carefully for in-person gatherings
![Watch stats and data as in-person gatherings are resulmed](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/COVID-AdobeStock_334428462.jpg)
Vaccinations have begun but a recent surge in coronavirus infections in Michigan signals a need to be cautious as plans are made to resume in-person gatherings.
A pastoral letter from NCJ bishops
![NCJ bishops call special session](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/NCJ-College-Bishops-960x640-1.jpg)
Bishop David A. Bard, President of the North Central College of Bishops, shares a pastoral letter regarding the special called session of the General Conference in St. Louis, February 23-26.
Humility, hope, heart and wisdom
![Message from Bishop Bard](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Bishop-Message-MIConnect.jpg)
With the 2019 General Conference now just six weeks away, Bishop David Bard offers The Michigan Area hope-filled New Year’s greetings and counsel.