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Tag: Faith Formation

Learning for a lifetime

Older and younger church members

Intergenerational events can grow faith in young and old alike. Linda Darrow shares a glimpse of this through her experiences at Mission u.

Teach your children well

Youth doing long jump

By attending track-and-field meets and motocross events with her grandchildren, Cyndy Rossman, East Winds District Co-Lay Leader, has learned that church can happen anywhere.

Faith formation in the Michigan Conference

Youth at a church event

Rev. Kathy Pittenger provides some practical ways faith formation leaders can support one another and share needs and dreams as our church continues to change.

Why teach kids about faith?

Mother and child

Start the kids you love on a faith journey by taking simple steps and helping them explore ideas of faith and belief in daily life.

Making a case for our children’s spirituality

Mother and daughter sitting on a couch

Forming a deep spirituality is just as important to our children’s development as learning to read or grasping math equations, and the Michigan Conference is helping families and churches do… Continue Reading Making a case for our children’s spirituality

Is confirmation still important?

Youth participating in a service project

What does confirmation look like for youth today? Rev. Christy Miller White says confirmation can be engaging and relevant, and she can assist in resourcing congregations to find the best… Continue Reading Is confirmation still important?

Out of the mouths of babes

Children listening during vacation Bible school

Rev. Margie Crawford encourages us to listen to the words of children in how they see the world and describe their faith.

Kids camp fills gap in West Branch

Kids with Minions masks

West Branch: First UMC’s GAP Kids Camp supports families in the community by creating a fun, faith-filled experience for kids and building strong relationships within the community and beyond.

Summer mission interns make big splash

Mission interns serve Michigan camps

Five conference mission interns served this summer at United Methodist-affiliated camps as a way to explore potential mission and ministry careers.

Preparing for faith formation this fall

Is your congregation ready for faith formation this fall? Rev. Kathy Pittenger provides a variety of resources to assist your leaders.

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