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Tag: Kalamazoo

Rev. Philip P. Steele

Rev. Philip Paul Steele, 83, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Park Place Assisted Living in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Born February 17, 1937 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Alice Eugenia (Bishop) and Philip Hoyt Steele, Rev. Steele graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1955.  He attended Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of… Continue Reading Rev. Philip P. Steele

Rev. John W. McNaughton

Rev. John W. McNaughton, 81, passed away on Monday May 11, 2020. He was born January 25, 1939 in Durand, WI to the late Claude K. and Alice M. (Doughty) McNaughton. John was united in marriage to the former Donna L. Sweet on April 18, 1987. John pastored for over 40 years throughout Michigan and… Continue Reading Rev. John W. McNaughton

New ministry model grows in Kalamazoo

New model of ministry coming to Portage Chapel Hill.

Portage Chapel Hill Church and Wesley in Kalamazoo are planting a staffing model to grow more disciples for Christ in the Kalamazoo area.

JFON-MI ‘still standing’ with neighbors

JFON volunteers and staff standing together for clients

Justice For Our Neighbors-Kalamazoo is still standing with their clients, safely and effectively, during the threat of the health crisis.

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, NY on June 2, 1934.  Ken attended Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC.  He retired from Kalamazoo First UMC in 2000, after 42 years in… Continue Reading Rev. Kenneth D. McCaw

Global Mission Fellows have arrived

Four Global Mission Fellows headed for Michigan

Yeo, Nathan and Samantha are now in ministry in Detroit. Kathryn is serving in Kalamazoo. These four young adult missionaries continue a strong US-2 tradition in the Michigan Area. 

Nancy Louellen (Wheeler) Steele

Nancy Louellen (Wheeler) Steele Nancy Louellen Steele, 79 of Kalamazoo, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on Saturday April 13, 2019.  Nancy married her soul mate of 61 years, Rev. Philip P. Steele, on June 20, 1957.   She was an accomplished pianist, seamstress and artist.  Her career included bedding sales associate at JC Penney retiring in 2005,… Continue Reading Nancy Louellen (Wheeler) Steele

Michigan Roundtables – Norton Shores

So you attended a Vision Day – what’s next?  Why Attend? Ask in-depth questions about the concepts, theological foundations and the developmental process of fresh expressions.  Envision the implications of fresh expressions for your specific congregation and community.  Receive up close and personal guidance on how to take next steps on your fresh expressions journey.… Continue Reading Michigan Roundtables – Norton Shores

Michigan Roundtables – Kalamazoo

So you attended a Vision Day – what’s next?  Why Attend? Ask in-depth questions about the concepts, theological foundations and the developmental process of fresh expressions.  Envision the implications of fresh expressions for your specific congregation and community.  Receive up close and personal guidance on how to take next steps on your fresh expressions journey.… Continue Reading Michigan Roundtables – Kalamazoo

Michigan Roundtables – Williamston UMC

So you attended a Vision Day – what’s next?  Why Attend? Ask in-depth questions about the concepts, theological foundations and the developmental process of fresh expressions.  Envision the implications of fresh expressions for your specific congregation and community.  Receive up close and personal guidance on how to take next steps on your fresh expressions journey.… Continue Reading Michigan Roundtables – Williamston UMC