Tag: West Michigan Conference
Stand with Kalamazoo
“Pray for Kalamazoo,” we read on Facebook and Twitter. Prayer is vitally important, but is there more we can do? As United Methodist Christians, we mourn with the families of… Continue Reading Stand with Kalamazoo
Nye, Mary Jo
Mary Jo Nye, 60, died suddenly Saturday evening, February 19, 2016 as a result of gun-related violence in Kalamazoo, MI. She is survived by her fiancée, Rev. Lynn Wagner. Mary… Continue Reading Nye, Mary Jo
Kalamazoo Wesley celebrates
The public has a chance to say goodbye to the old Wesley Foundation building on the campus of Western Michigan University this Sunday, February 28 at 4:00 pm.
Foltz, Meredyth
Meredyth J. Foltz, age 94, of Perrinton, MI died Saturday, February 13, 2016 at her home. She was predeceased by her husband, Rev. Silas Foltz who died August 8, 1988.… Continue Reading Foltz, Meredyth
Blessing goes to barns
ST. JOHNS, Michigan (MIC) The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes. Sounds like Christmas Eve in Bethlehem, doesn’t it? Well, it was Ash Wednesday in mid-Michigan. Ellen Zienert, pastor of… Continue Reading Blessing goes to barns
Portland UMs go home
On Sunday, February 21, after an absence of nearly eight months, the Portland United Methodist congregation will once again worship within its own walls.
Michigan UMs in Liberia
Four persons from the Michigan Area are currently in Liberia to participate in the Annual Conference session there.
Home words bound
Each article I write for this column is based in the guidance of particular Scripture passages.
Cornerstone on fast track
The Rev. Len Wilson tracks large UM churches. Cornerstone UMC has been in his top 25 since 2011.
Portland take-aways
KAY DeMOSS Senior editor-writer, Michigan Area A Pre-General Conference Briefing was held in Portland, Oregon January 20-22, 2016. Several delegates from the Detroit and West Michigan Conference were among the… Continue Reading Portland take-aways