Tag: West Michigan Conference
Stockbridge says good bye
On January 31 Stockbridge United Methodist Church in Kalamazoo held its final worship service after 108 years of presence in the community.
Listening in Saginaw
KAY DeMOSS Senior Editor-Writer, Michigan Area SAGINAW, Mich., January 30, 2016 (MIC) – The first of six Listening Sessions hosted by the Area Design Team was held today at First… Continue Reading Listening in Saginaw
Wesley WMU receives Lasko Grant
KAY DeMOSS Senior Writer-Editor, Michigan Area The Wesley Foundation of Kalamazoo, situated on the campus of Western Michigan University, announces the receipt of a $560,000 grant from the John C.… Continue Reading Wesley WMU receives Lasko Grant
DeVine, Betty
DEATH NOTIFICATION: Mrs. Betty DeVine, step-mother of Rev. Dr. Jerome R. DeVine [Director of Connectional Ministries for the Detroit Annual Conference], died Monday, January 25, 2016. ARRANGEMENTS: Visitation will take… Continue Reading DeVine, Betty
Design Team needs you
The Area Design Team is at work on a plan to create one annual conference in Michigan.
Tubergen, Eleanor Minor
Eleanor Minor Tubergen, 98, died Thursday, January 21, 2016 at the Butterfly Oasis Home – Senior Assisted Living Facility in Kalamazoo, MI. She was predeceased by her husband, Pastor Emerson… Continue Reading Tubergen, Eleanor Minor
Bongard, Merritt
The Rev. Merritt Bongard, 72, of Ludington died suddenly Tuesday, January 19, 2016. He is survived by his wife Lois Bongard. Rev. Bongard served in the following appointments in the West… Continue Reading Bongard, Merritt
AC business deadlines approach
The deadline is approaching for the submission of resolutions to the Detroit Annual Conferences in June.
Train up a child
BENTON HEISLER Director of Connectional Ministries, WMC “If you make my Word your home, you will indeed be my disciples. You will know the truth and the truth will set… Continue Reading Train up a child
New Kalamazoo DS
JANUARY 11, 2016; LANSING MI — Today, Bishop Deborah Kiesey announced that Rev. Dwayne Bagley will serve as the new District Superintendent for the Kalamazoo District, effective July 1, 2016.