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Tag: Laity

Gospel on the ground during COVID

Lent during COVID

Jesus has continued to move among United Methodists during the COVID era and Michigan’s laity have taken his message “just where people are” since March of 2020.

How lay equalization is fulfilled

Lay equalization brings people to Annual Conference

How can a layperson attend Annual Conference as a voting member? There are two ways — election by a local church or selection by the district for Lay Equalization.

Tools to report 2021 Annual Conference

Report worship and more

These videos, stories, and tips will help clergy and lay members of the 2021 Virtual Michigan Annual Conference prepare a report to the local church. Celebrate the United Methodist connection.

Rest & Renewal for Laity

When laity are involved in a day job, family life, friends and church volunteer work how do we rest and renew? That feels impossible to some of us. A Deacon serving Michigan, Rev. Cora Glass will lead a rest and renewal retreat. Rest and renewal are so important in our lives and yet, it so… Continue Reading Rest & Renewal for Laity

Rest & Renewal for Laity

When laity are involved in a day job, family life, friends and church volunteer work how do we rest and renew? That feels impossible to some of us. A Deacon serving Michigan, Rev. Cora Glass will lead a rest and renewal retreat. Rest and renewal are so important in our lives and yet, it so… Continue Reading Rest & Renewal for Laity

Rest & Renewal for Laity

When laity are involved in a day job, family life, friends and church volunteer work how do we rest and renew? That feels impossible to some of us. A Deacon serving Michigan, Rev. Cora Glass will lead a rest and renewal retreat. Rest and renewal are so important in our lives and yet, it so… Continue Reading Rest & Renewal for Laity

State of the Michigan Conference

Conference began at 10 am June 4

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.

‘More than JUST a lay person’

Lay person and campus director Derrick Scott

Derrick Scott, Executive Director of Campus to City Wesley Foundation, came from Florida to Michigan to talk about the lay person as a “gospel on the ground.”

The stage is set for AC 2021, coming June 3-6

AC 2021 almost here

AC 2021 begins with the Clergy Session and Laity Event on June 3 and ends with a Day of Action against child hunger on June 6. Registration ends May 15.

The Enneagram Journey

The Enneagram Journey – An Online Video Curriculum with Suzanne Stabile. In this 12-part curriculum, participants will explore the Enneagram, a powerful tool for learning more about ourselves – why we do the things we do (and don’t do), how we can become more aware of the workings of our personalities, and how we can… Continue Reading The Enneagram Journey