Tag: Health
Your happy place and sacred space
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Retired pastor Jack Harnish has felt what research has proven, that spending time outdoors is good for the body and soul.
Bishop calls UMs to slow COVID spread
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In this pastoral letter to Michigan United Methodists, Bishop David Bard encourages pastors and laity to care for the well-being of themselves and others as COVID caseloads increase in the… Continue Reading Bishop calls UMs to slow COVID spread
Churches respond as virus spikes
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Some United Methodist churches are returning to online-only worship as another wave of the virus strikes. Congregations are also taking steps to reach vaccine holdouts.
Battling burnout Wesley’s way
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Taking care of yourself physically can be a key ingredient in battling burnout. John Wesley had ideas about staying healthy in spirit and in body.
Pandemic turning point at hand
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Bishop David Bard thanks church leaders for their patience and careful planning for the common good as a corner is turned in the pandemic.
UMCOR supports partners in India
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India currently faces a major health crisis associated with coronavirus. The United Methodist Committee on Relief is working with partners there and encouraging gifts to the UMCOR COVID-19 Response Fund.
Care about COVID, like Jesus
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With the COVID pandemic out of control in Michigan, Bishop David Bard summarizes safety guidelines and urges individuals and churches to exercise patience and care.
Michigan seniors cope with COVID
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Quarantine precautions to avoid the spread of the coronavirus were first implemented in Michigan retirement communities a year ago. Seniors are grateful that administrators and staff kept them safe.
Global ministries allocates dollars
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The General Board of Global Ministries made financial allocations at its spring meeting with the emphasis on justice and the fact that Jesus cares.
Thoughts on choosing vaccination
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Noting that people’s responses to COVID-19 vaccination fall on a spectrum, the Rev. Paul Perez plans to be vaccinated and encourages others to do so, too.