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Invite guests to your Christmas worship
Reach out to your community through the “Spend Christmas at our House” campaign of The Michigan Conference. Check the listing to be sure your church is included.
Sign on to Holy Week campaign
The Michigan Conference is helping people across the state to find your church’s online worship during Holy Week. Now is the time to make sure the link to your virtual… Continue Reading Sign on to Holy Week campaign
East Winds’ profiles in courage
This is the third in a series of reflections on life and faith during the COVID-19 era by District Superintendents of The Michigan Conference. The Rev. John Hice shares about… Continue Reading East Winds’ profiles in courage
Growing your church without walls
Ten months ago, each church in The Michigan Conference seemed to change overnight. Dirk Elliott, Director of Congregational Vibrancy, shares best practices for continuing multi-site ministry once COVID restrictions lift.
Move over COVID, Christmas is coming!
Christmas will be different this year for churches, individuals, and families. While some traditions must be put on hold, new activities are telling and sharing the story of Jesus’ birth.
Guide to counting virtual worship attendance
Year-end reports are coming. This is the standardized guide to counting virtual worship attendance for the Michigan Conference.
Countdown to AC 2020
One, two, three, four more days on the countdown clock before the opening worship of the 2020 Virtual Michigan Annual Conference. These are the steps to take to be ready… Continue Reading Countdown to AC 2020
Virtual AC registration ends June 14
The Michigan Annual Conference will be different this year but all essential business will get done. Registration is open now through June 14 for this virtual session. There will be… Continue Reading Virtual AC registration ends June 14
Online worship is a weekly lifeline
Michigan’s United Methodists have been in worship from home since March 15. These five pastors report how technology has enabled the spread of the gospel to members and to neighbors.
Closed on Friday, connected on Sunday
On Friday, March 13, Bishop David Bard asked all Michigan churches in his care to be closed to in-person events. On Sunday, less than 48 hours later, congregations came together… Continue Reading Closed on Friday, connected on Sunday