Tag: Retirement
Retiring bishops honored at NCJ
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On Friday, July 13, retiring Bishops Gregory V. Palmer and Julius Trimble were honored at the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference.
Introduction to Compass
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Join Rev Joel Walther, Director of Conference Benefits & Coordinator of HR, online July 8th or 9th to learn about the newly adopted Compass Retirement Plan that will take effect… Continue Reading Introduction to Compass
Love grounds vibrant congregations
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As he enters retirement, Rev. Dirk Elliott gives thanks for the conference ministry he’s helped lead and looks ahead to the ongoing work of congregational vibrancy.
Emerson to retire at year’s end
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Deacon Ann Emerson reflects on retiring after serving as Director of the Lake Huron Retreat Center for over two decades.
Keep Christ in the center
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Nearing retirement, Rev. John Hice reflects on his hope-filled seminary days, the challenging intervening years, and how he’s kept his ministry focus on Christ.
Emmert to retire from conference staff
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The Rev. Donald J. Emmert, Director of Benefits and Human Resources for the Michigan Conference, will retire, effective July 1.
Pastor appreciation from a preacher in the pew
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Retired pastor Jack Harnish reflects on what it means to be a preacher in the pew during Pastor Appreciation Month.
Bishop Laurie Haller to retire
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Bishop Laurie Haller of the Iowa Conference announced that she plans to retire at the end of 2022, after being on medical leave following a February 16 fall that resulted… Continue Reading Bishop Laurie Haller to retire
Pastor honored for 60 years of service
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The 60-year ministry of Rev. Dr. Lowell “Wally” Walsworth was recently celebrated at a Ministry Sunday service where a seminary scholarship in his honor was also announced.
A Michigan United Methodist reflects on 54 years
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A teenager when The United Methodist Church was born, Kay DeMoss celebrates how God and humans have been at work together in Michigan for the past half century.