Tag: Paul Perez
Michiganders elected to UMC Judicial Council
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Andy Vorbrich and Rev. Paul Perez were elected as members of The United Methodist Church’s Judicial Council at the 2024 General Conference.
UMC to vote on Revised Social Principles
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The proposed Revised Social Principles coming before General Conference delegates later this month hope to make the denomination’s social teachings more globally relevant.
Engaging with neighbors in the Upper Peninsula
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STEP ONE: God’s Country Cooperative Parish has been connecting churches and helping neighbors in the U.P. since 1983. Paying Ministry Shares is an important first step in supporting outreach at… Continue Reading Engaging with neighbors in the Upper Peninsula
After the Storm poised for growth
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With a new name and a new website, the Michigan Conference’s long-term disaster recovery nonprofit is better prepared to help Michigan rebuild one family at a time.
Engaging with neighbors in the U.P.
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The first of a series of articles that explains how an initiative called “EngageMI” helps churches take steps to be in “ministry with” others.
Building Beloved Community
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The Rev. Paul Perez points to King’s sermon on having a tough mind and a tender heart as a timely message for those working to build Beloved Community.
A change of heart that’s never too late
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The Rev. Paul Perez reflects on his family’s tradition of watching Christmas movies and names this year’s favorite, a movie that depicts a Christmas conversion of the heart.
Three takeaways from NCJ Conference
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The Rev. Paul Perez, clergy delegate, lists three important takeaways from last week’s North Central Jurisdictional Conference that every Michigan United Methodist should pay attention to.
Bard is back
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Episcopal assignments were announced Saturday morning during the consecration service of the three newly elected bishops to conclude the 2022 North Central Jurisdictional Conference.
Where death and life sit side by side
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The Rev. Paul Perez gives reasons for creating his ofrenda, an altar display rooted in his Mexican heritage, as a way to process loss and grief alongside moments of joy… Continue Reading Where death and life sit side by side