Listening in Saginaw

KAY DeMOSS Senior Editor-Writer, Michigan Area SAGINAW, Mich., January 30, 2016 (MIC) – The first of six Listening Sessions hosted by the Area Design Team was held today at First… Continue Reading Listening in Saginaw

Bishop’s Flint Appeal Online

Dear friends: The Flint Water Crisis has troubled me deeply and my prayers go out to the people of Flint.

Comm Team honored

Two Michigan storytellers were among 80 honored by the United Methodist Association of Communicators last week in Portland, Oregon.

Design Team needs you

The Area Design Team is at work on a plan to create one annual conference in Michigan.

Man of many hats

KAY DeMOSS Senior Editor-Writer, Michigan Area For 16 years “Kinawind” has been imprinted on the hat atop Fred Elmore’s head.

We’re all ears!

GLENN WAGNER & MARSHA WOOLLEY Design Team co-chairs The Design Team for a New Conference met again on January 12 in preparation for the Listening Sessions that are coming up… Continue Reading We’re all ears!

Look back at 2015

KAY DeMOSS Senior News Editor-Writer, Michigan Area January: Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey holds the 4th of five Conversations on the Journey toward one annual conference, webcast from Cornerstone UMC, Caledonia.… Continue Reading Look back at 2015

Meet Michigan transformers

KAY DeMOSS Senior Editor-Writer, Michigan Area Seeking revitalization in the New Year? The Michigan Area introduces the Trinity of Transformation … three staff members who are ready to assist churches… Continue Reading Meet Michigan transformers

New Assistant to Bishop

DECEMBER 10, 2015; LANSING MI:  Today, Bishop Deborah Kiesey announced that Rev. John W. Boley will serve as the new Clergy Assistant to the Bishop for the Michigan Area, effective… Continue Reading New Assistant to Bishop

Bishop Deb’s welcome to sojourners

Dear friends, My heart is breaking over the terrible and tragic attacks that have recently taken place around the world. My prayers are for all those whose lives are impacted… Continue Reading Bishop Deb’s welcome to sojourners