Tag: Michigan Conference
Financial Ethics for Pastoral Leaders
Discipleship Ministries Online Course* with Discussion Cohort** led by Rev. Dr. Sherry Parker-Lewis The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan invites clergy and laity to participate in a 6-session course in Financial… Continue Reading Financial Ethics for Pastoral Leaders
Bishop announces listening tour
On November 23, Bishop David Bard begins a four-stop tour to hear from people following significant changes in The United Methodist Church.
Conference partnership receives Lilly grant
The Michigan and Rio Texas Conferences will use a $1.25 million Lilly Endowment grant to fund an initiative to help congregations nurture children through worship and prayer.
Connectional Ministries Team Open Office Hours
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
Walther hired as new benefits director
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
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
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
The Michigan Conference announces program staff restructuring, reductions, and reassignments needed to meet budget projections for 2024.
Midwest District Lay Servant Classes
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
The Michigan Conference celebrates the retirement of long-time communicator Kay DeMoss, and welcomes the arrival of James Deaton as the new Content Editor.