Tag: Virtual
Virtual Mission U Adult Study
United Women in Faith is sponsoring a Virtual Mission u Adult Study: Living the Kin-dom by Riva Tabelisma. This study gives fresh eyes to the Lord’s Prayer. Often learned by… Continue Reading Virtual Mission U Adult Study
UMW transforming the transforming
United Methodist Women Mission u events moved online in 2020 to help participants prepare for faithful living and transforming the world in the midst of a pandemic.
AC2021 registration now open
The Michigan Annual Conference will be virtual again this year. AC2021 will be online June 3-6. All members of the Annual Conference may register between March 1 and April 15.
Save these dates for Virtual AC 2021
The dates for the Virtual 2021 Michigan Annual Conference have been set for June 1-6, with Recognition, Commissioning, and Ordination to be celebrated on June 13. Mark your calendars now.
General Conference faces hurdles
The General Conference Commission chair recently outlined the issues facing organizers of the United Methodist Church’s 2021 legislative assembly.
Virtual worship here for good
A superintendent says COVID-19 offered “a Kairos moment for the church,” compelling changes in virtual engagement that were long overdue. The virus “brought the future to our doorstep,” he said.
Growing your church without walls
Ten months ago, each church in The Michigan Conference seemed to change overnight. Dirk Elliott, Director of Congregational Vibrancy, shares best practices for continuing multi-site ministry once COVID restrictions lift.
A look back at 2020
This month-by-month review of 2020 in The Michigan Conference reports many challenges of COVID-19. It also tells the story of how God’s people met those challenges with determination and grace.
Clergy invited to Come to the Well
“Come to the Well” is a morning gathering for renewal open to all Michigan Conference clergy. Join Bishop Bard and others online on January 12, 9:30-11:30 am.
More Advent counsel from Bishop Bard
Given the exponential rise of COVID cases in Michigan, Bishop David Bard urges local churches to refrain from in-person gatherings these next six weeks. “The good news of great joy… Continue Reading More Advent counsel from Bishop Bard