Tag: Grand Rapids: First
Sacred art show celebrates 49 years
Grand Rapids: First UMC embraces the beauty and wonder of art in its annual Celebration of Arts, which runs through June 20.
Susan Petro
From: Retirement … To: Western Waters District — Grand Rapids: First UMC. This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2023.
Joan E. VanDessel
From: Midwest District — Grand Rapids: First UMC (Associate Pastor) … To: Northern Waters District — Traverse City: Central UMC (Associate Pastor). This full-time appointment begins July 1, 2023.
Carl L. Hauserman
June 25, 1939 – June 22, 2022 Pastor Carl Lee Hausermann of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and formerly of Portage, Michigan passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, June 22nd,… Continue Reading Carl L. Hauserman
Robert E. Jones Jr.
July 1, 1947 – May 23, 2022 Pastor Robert (Bob) Ellery Jones Jr., age 74, peacefully passed away into the loving arms of God Monday, May 23, 2022, after living… Continue Reading Robert E. Jones Jr.
Rev. Paul E. Patterson
Paul Ezra Patterson was born in Altoona, PA, on January 13, 1928. He was the son of Rev. Ezra and Anna Patterson. Paul was a retired United Methodist minister of… Continue Reading Rev. Paul E. Patterson
Rev. Richard A. Youells
Rev. Richard A. Youells (Dick), age 88, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 1, 2021. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Carol… Continue Reading Rev. Richard A. Youells
Rev. Kenneth D. McCaw
Rev. Kenneth D. McCaw The Rev. Kenneth D. McCaw, age 85, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Clark on Keller Lake. He was born in Albany,… Continue Reading Rev. Kenneth D. McCaw
Art in the heart of Grand Rapids
An Art Therapy studio, hosted by Leara Glinzak, is an extension of the ministry of Grand Rapids: First United Methodist Church. “My goal,” she says, “is to get people inspired… Continue Reading Art in the heart of Grand Rapids
Global headlines, local heartlines
News out of the 2019 General Conference caused pain and uncertainty for many. United Methodist congregations in Michigan offered information and pastoral care.