New Year Archives - The Michigan Conference

Discern new ways to sing the Lord’s song

In his first blog of 2026, Bishop David Bard invites us to think deeply about how we might sing the songs of God’s love in fresh ways as we embrace… Continue Reading Discern new ways to sing the Lord’s song

Find sacred spaces for self-discovery

Years of reflection and consistent journaling have given Gordon Schleicher a daily practice that has enriched his faith and filled his heart with gratitude to God for supplying every need.

New year, new beginnings

New Year’s Eve gives us an opportunity, says Rev. Zack Dunlap, to embrace the now-and-not-yet reality of this thin space and step forward in faith into what God has in… Continue Reading New year, new beginnings

Making all things new

Bishop David Bard asks how we might see this new year as an opportunity to focus forward and to reaffirm that God is working to make all things new.

Write a big, bold vision for your church

What is your congregation passionate about? What’s your purpose? Sonya Luna encourages churches to answer these questions by creating a vision board to see this dream come to life.

It’s time to set a ‘souls goal’ for 2023

Church leaders may be surprised how few people need to join your chuch in order to be a missional “success” this year.

Keep moving with new rhythm in the new year

Though 2022 is not starting as the “new new year we were hoping for,” Bishop David Bard encourages Michigan United Methodists to “keep moving” in the direction of God’s grace.