Tag: Kindness
A community of kindness
Bishop David Alan Bard expresses gratitude for the Christlike kindness he and his family have received following his mother’s death.
Tips for preparing for AC
Laura Witkowski gives honest advice to lay members attending the 2023 Michigan Annual Conference.
Finding kindness at the thrift shop
Union City United Methodist Church’s thrift shop blesses this small Michigan community through acts of kindness and care and provides a way for volunteers to live out their faith in… Continue Reading Finding kindness at the thrift shop
It’s the little things that count
It was just a little fist bump, but that exchange between a boy and a basketball star suggests that a moment of kindness can bring great joy.
What’s love got to do with it?
Love asks us to be kind, uncomfortable and grateful says Bishop David Bard in this month’s reflection on The Joyful Journey.
Youth ministry beyond Zoom fatigue
“Zoom creates a sense of dread for many and can make even the best-planned activities fall flat.” Christy Miller-White offers alternatives.
Follow the way of love
Lent is a time to focus on spiritual disciplines. Bishop David Bard calls Michigan United Methodists to intentional focus on the discipline of love through patience, kindness, thoughtfulness, and humility.
Redeeming the season
Uncertain times present an opportunity for “redeeming the season,” says Bishop David Bard. He adds, “Redeeming the season remembers that we are involved in a long work.”
Picking the fruit of kindness
The Rev. Benton Heisler invites pastors and laity to stay focused on our common mission as we approach the Virtual 2020 Michigan Annual Conference.
‘What are you waiting for?’
Advent begins again on December 1st. With wildfires, earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes leaving lives broken around the globe, Bishop David Bard invites all to consider a gift to Disaster Recovery.… Continue Reading ‘What are you waiting for?’