Tag: Michigan Conference
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.
Moving forward together
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.
Tips for Annual Conference 2022
Annual Conference is coming June 2-4. Laura Witkowski understands that some are excited about annual conference and some are overwhelmed. She offers some tips from 22 years of personal experience.
Disaster response at a new level
Support from the United Methodist Committee on Relief has made the Michigan Conference a leader in long-term disaster recovery in the State of Michigan.
AC 2022 supports Children's Village
The partnership between the Michigan and Liberia conferences will be celebrated at the 2022 Annual Conference. Jon Reynolds provides an update on how our dollars make a difference in Liberia.… Continue Reading AC 2022 supports Children's Village
Sycamore Creek adopts Asbury UMC
Dirk Elliott reports good news. Sycamore Creek has a seven-campus vision. It’s third campus will be added on July 1, when the adoption of Asbury UMC in Lansing becomes official.