Tag: LGBTQIA
Delegates seek ‘brighter tomorrow’
They heard reports, they got acquainted, they felt the Spirit, and they made a statement. Eighteen members of the Michigan Conference Delegation prepared for their work at the 2020 NCJ Conference next July.
Scholars gather for ‘Post Way Foward’ forum
Thirty-six United Methodist scholars will be in Dallas August 7-8 to discuss next steps for the UMC. Watch at home or join others to become informed and to shape the conversation.
AC 2019 signals greater inclusion
In a series of votes taken June 1st on matters related to the 2019 and 2020 General Conferences, the Michigan Annual Conference expressed aspirations for greater inclusion of LGBTQ persons.
Annual Conferences focus on future
Many resolutions before annual conferences respond in some way to GC 2019. Delegates are also being elected for GC 2020.
The future is in our hands
Hands and hearts will be shaping the future of The UMC. Benton Heisler explains an important action to be taken at the 2019 Michigan Annual Conference meeting May 30-June 1.
Bishop gathers clergy in Midland
Clergy from across The Michigan Conference filled the sanctuary of Midland First UMC last Saturday. It was a time of worship, witness and listening.