Tag: Michigan Conference
Connectional Ministries Team Open Office Hours
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Hello! Greetings from your new Connectional Ministries Team! Laura Witkowski, Kathy Pittenger, Lisa Batten and Naomi García are excited to extend an invitation to you for our upcoming Open Office… Continue Reading Connectional Ministries Team Open Office Hours
Dirk Elliott Retirement Open House
Please join in celebrating with Dirk and Tricia. There will be a box to collect cards and well wishes. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a hot cocoa/hot cider ba
Walther hired as new benefits director
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The Michigan Conference announces the hiring of the Rev. Joel Walther as the new Director of Benefits and Coordinator of Human Resources.
Michigan churches help raise up young leaders
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STEP TWO: The Michigan Conference’s Readers to Leaders campaign passes a critical benchmark, thanks to churches committed to literacy and investing in young leaders here in Michigan and in Liberia. Continue Reading Michigan churches help raise up young leaders
Faith formation in the Michigan Conference
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Rev. Kathy Pittenger provides some practical ways faith formation leaders can support one another and share needs and dreams as our church continues to change.
Conference program staff to transition, reduce
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The Michigan Conference announces program staff restructuring, reductions, and reassignments needed to meet budget projections for 2024.
Midwest District Lay Servant Classes
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Registration is closed Saturdays: October 1 and October 15, 2022 9:00-3:00 p.m. at Wesley Park UMC Cost is $15 — including lunch on both days. Materials must be purchased on your… Continue Reading Midwest District Lay Servant Classes
Midwest District Lay Servant Classes
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Registration is closed Saturdays: October 1 and October 15, 2022 9:00-3:00 p.m. at Wesley Park UMC Cost is $15 — including lunch on both days. Materials must be purchased on your… Continue Reading Midwest District Lay Servant Classes
Conference announces editorial transition
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The Michigan Conference celebrates the retirement of long-time communicator Kay DeMoss, and welcomes the arrival of James Deaton as the new Content Editor.
Moving forward together
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In this month’s Joyful Journey, Bishop David Bard moves our focus forward on matters engaging the “heart and soul problems” in the nation and the church.