Tag: Virtual
Bishop talks pandemic and politics
![Bishop Bard considers strategies for COVID response](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Bishop-Palm-Sundayr.png)
Bishop David Bard urges Michigan leaders and congregations to continue to be wise and loving in making decisions about pandemic safety measures.
Guide to counting virtual worship attendance
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Year-end reports are coming. This is the standardized guide to counting virtual worship attendance for the Michigan Conference.
AC 2020 vote is in
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Members of the 2020 Virtual Michigan Annual Conference did a new thing … a mail-in ballot. Those were counted August 28 and the vote totals were announced by Bishop David… Continue Reading AC 2020 vote is in
Virtual views on AC 2020
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Hundreds of persons saw Communication Director Mark Doyal’s face on Monday morning, July 27, as he welcomed viewers to the virtual plenary hall. Here are some of their views of… Continue Reading Virtual views on AC 2020
‘Keep sowing, keep dancing!’
![Bishop David Bard preaching about sowing](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Opening-Worship-Bishop-front-960.jpg)
The 2020 Virtual Michigan Annual Conference opened with worship on Sunday evening, July 26. Worshipers scattered across the entire state were united online, sowing seeds of prayer, proclamation, and praise.
Countdown to AC 2020
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One, two, three, four more days on the countdown clock before the opening worship of the 2020 Virtual Michigan Annual Conference. These are the steps to take to be ready… Continue Reading Countdown to AC 2020
COVID challenges musicians and choirs
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The pews are empty and choirs sidelined. But musicians have kept their worship communities alive even while they can’t gather.
Guide to 2020 Virtual AC is in the mail
![Joy Barrett, Bishop, and John Boley](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Head-table-2-960.jpg)
You’ve got mail! If you are a member of the 2020 Michigan Annual Conference, you will receive a packet this week with all you need to prepare for the session… Continue Reading Guide to 2020 Virtual AC is in the mail
Picking the fruit of kindness
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The Rev. Benton Heisler invites pastors and laity to stay focused on our common mission as we approach the Virtual 2020 Michigan Annual Conference.
Virtual AC registration ends June 14
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The Michigan Annual Conference will be different this year but all essential business will get done. Registration is open now through June 14 for this virtual session. There will be… Continue Reading Virtual AC registration ends June 14