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Tag: Michigan Area

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

Rev. John Boley

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

Website moving along

On August 1 the Michigan Area Communications Team “turned the key and opened the door on the new website MichiganUMC.org.  Since that time this site has served both the Detroit and… Continue Reading Website moving along

Good grief

MELANIE LEE CAREY Clergy Assistant to the Bishop I lost both of my parents by the time I was 40 years old. 

Bishop Kiesey announces retirement

LANSING MI…Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey has informed the United Methodist Church Council of Bishops of her intent to retire in 2016 at the end of her current 4-year assignment to… Continue Reading Bishop Kiesey announces retirement

Michigan Area names Camp Exec

The newly established Board for United Methodist Camps, Camping and Retreat Ministries in Michigan announced that it has hired a full-time Interim Executive Director.

Advent gifts support camping

So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered.  And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths,… Continue Reading Advent gifts support camping

NCJ retains same number of bishops

The North Central Jurisdiction reviewed membership statistics and demonstrates there will still be nine bishops in the region for the coming quadrennium.