Tag: Voting
United Methodist churches urge voting
Across the United States and the state of Michigan, United Methodist churches are registering voters ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
United Methodist Women equip voters
This UMW podcast helps voters prayerfully develop questions to ask candidates at all levels of elections this fall. Vote informed.
Virtual Michigan AC gets the job done
The 2020 Virtual Michigan Annual Conference took place on screens across the state on July 26-28. Bishop David Bard presided from a studio in Lansing. The essential mission was accomplished.
Virtual AC registration ends June 14
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
Bishop Bard clarifies disaffiliation info
Because of voting irregularities, the legislation passed at GC 2019, concerning churches leaving the denomination, is under question. Bishop Bard claries the effect for Michigan.
Bishop Carter responds to New York Times
On March 14 the Times published a feature, “Improper Voting Discovered at Methodist Vote on Gay Clergy.” Bishop Kenneth H. Carter, President of the Council of Bishops responds.
Task force investigating GC2019 voting
General Conference organizers appointed a task force to investigate possible improper voting at the recently completed special session of the top lawmaking body.
2019 AC resolutions due February 15
Clergy, laity, churches and districts of The Michigan Conference are invited to submit legislation to the 2019 Annual Conference. Here’s how to prepare your resolutions.
Are you prepared to vote?
Dakotas-Minnesota Area Bishop Bruce R. Ough asks these three questions as the U.S. Election Day draws near.