Tag: Jim LeBaron
Conference takes care of business
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“This is what we are here for.” For many members, the heart of the Annual Conference is the raising of the card to vote on the business at hand.
State of the Michigan Conference
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On Friday, June 4, members of the 2021 Michigan Annual Conference heard reports about benefits, finances, strategic plans, lay empowerment, trustee matters, and camp operations.
Virtual Michigan AC gets the job done
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The 2020 Virtual Michigan Annual Conference took place on screens across the state on July 26-28. Bishop David Bard presided from a studio in Lansing. The essential mission was accomplished.
UM Camping sets a new course
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“The report of camping is at the heart of everyone,” said trustee chair Jim LeBaron after a new program approach was shared during the 2020 Corporate Session of The Michigan… Continue Reading UM Camping sets a new course
Details of disaffiliation process made clear
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A process for disaffiliation from The UMC, outlined by Michigan Conference Trustees, will be posted Aug.1 on the Conference website.