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Tag: Lay Ministry

Prepare for Laity Sunday

Laity celebrated at church event

Read how Detroit: Trinity Faith UMC honored one of its lay members this year, and find inspiration as you prepare for Laity Sunday on October 18. What will you do… Continue Reading Prepare for Laity Sunday

Embracing a God-sized dream

Huron Housing Hope board members

Oscoda UMC launched Huron Housing Hope, an ambitious community-wide housing initiative that creatively addresses local needs after the closure of a homeless shelter.

Gifted for connectional ministry

Woman waiting to speak at conference

Laura Witkowski steps into a new role as Director of Connectional Ministries, bringing a leadership style that emphasizes authenticity and opens doors for creativity to blossom.

Lay-led ministry sews over 100 quilts

Quilting ministry at Goodrich UMC

Looking for a new ministry idea? Jeannine Page-Tear and Cyndy Rossman, East Winds District Co-Lay Leaders, share about the ugly quilt ministry, which helps people experiencing homelessness stay warm.

Laity, get out on the playing field

Delegates at General Conference holding hands

Denny Wissinger, Central Bay Co-District Lay Leader, outlines the role of laity and encourages us to find our place in the church and do our part in making disciples.

Whites commissioned to lifetime service

Whites commissioned at Leland Community UMC

Michelle and Bill White of 5Loaves2Fish Northern Michigan commit to a lifetime of lay ministry as the Michigan Conference’s newest deaconess and home missioner.

Pray, listen, study, and act

Reading Bible

Reflecting on experiences as a lay leader, Gordon Galloway gives practical wisdom on things we can do to prepare our hearts and minds for discipleship.

Rediscover the power of praying together

Two women praying together

Register for Discipleship Ministries’ new Prayer Partner Project, which starts in September, and join other United Methodists returning to the basics of discipleship in prayer.

Teach your children well

Youth doing long jump

By attending track-and-field meets and motocross events with her grandchildren, Cyndy Rossman, East Winds District Co-Lay Leader, has learned that church can happen anywhere.

Finding a way out of the desert

Road through the desert

When experiencing a desert season, how do you move forward and find God’s presence and guidance? John Seppanen, Heritage District Lay Leader, shares some thoughts that have helped him out… Continue Reading Finding a way out of the desert