Tag: Hospitality
‘Praygrounds’ let children come
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Two Michigan congregations featured in this month’s Interpreter Magazine.
World is our Parish
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Bishop David Bard writes a pastoral letter to the Michigan Area on welcoming refugees.
Get fit together
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Keeping up a fitness routine can be rough, but some United Methodist churches offer ways to stay strong.
Are you ready for 5 types of visitors?
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If you want your congregations to grow, you must be willing to let your identity change as your membership does.
Guest follow-up … do it!
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The worst kind of church follow-up is no follow-up at all. Get intentional today.
Meet Lucy, a Chopped Jr. Champ
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Young chef, Lucy Chelton, won $10,000 and shared her winnings with her neighbors.
A Pokéstop offers some love
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Here’s what happened when Valley Church in Allendale became a Pokéstop when the game first launched.
Listening to neighbors
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Trinity Community Ministries in Grand Rapids is listening to neighbors and connecting them with resources.
Hayes UMC celebrates growth
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Hayes UMC, Blue Water District, hosted a Blessing of the Growing Season on April 24, a VCI inspired ‘bridge event.’
Taking my toddlers to church
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Freelance writer and mom-of-four, Melissa Richardson shares “10 unholy reasons” she enjoys taking Sunday outings to the church.