Tag: West Michigan Conference
UMC Market re-launched July 13
The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) has announced that the online shopping portal, UMCMarket, was re-launched July 13, 2015 using more advanced technology and faster delivery… Continue Reading UMC Market re-launched July 13
UMC joins ‘Global Public Library’
United Methodist Communications, the communications agency of The United Methodist Church, has joined an effort being dubbed “Humanity’s Public Library” as the first faith-based organization participating in the innovative initiative.… Continue Reading UMC joins ‘Global Public Library’
Annual Conferences in United States continued human sexuality debate
The Revs. Mike Slaughter (front) and Adam Hamilton speak at the denomination’s 2012 General Conference in Tampa, Fla., They supported legislation which would have acknowledged that United Methodists disagree on… Continue Reading Annual Conferences in United States continued human sexuality debate
Haiti Task Force is training pastors
The Michigan Area Haiti Task Force and the Methodist Church of Haiti are partnering to train 500 local pastors to serve God’s people in congregations around the country. ~umns photo… Continue Reading Haiti Task Force is training pastors
Paulson, Rev. Dr. Dennis N.
Rev. Dr. Dennis N. Paulson, 65, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 19, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Gerrie Paulson of Alger. Rev. Dr. Paulson served in the following appointments… Continue Reading Paulson, Rev. Dr. Dennis N.
Outreach from shore to shore
M. KAY DeMOSS Senior Editor-Writer, Michigan Area United Methodists across the Michigan Area are reaching out to their neighbors. That outreach takes many forms but, whatever shape the ministry takes,… Continue Reading Outreach from shore to shore
Communications makes a move
During the summer many United Methodists pastors find themselves moving into new parsonages, undertaking the slow but steady process of packing and unpacking boxes. It seems appropriate that Michigan Area… Continue Reading Communications makes a move
Historian takes long view of UMC
LINDA BLOOM & KATHY L. GILBERT United Methodist News Service Different viewpoints over societal changes have led some to speculate whether the unity of The United Methodist Church will hold when its top… Continue Reading Historian takes long view of UMC
Ten months to General Conference
“Therefore, Go!” is the theme of the 2016 General Conference, the denomination’s top legislative assembly, convening in Portland, Oregon, May 10-20. Delegates from Michigan A total of 864 delegates… Continue Reading Ten months to General Conference
UMCOR needs Relief Supplies
UMCOR Relief Supplies – Providing Hope in a Hurting World is a new resource highlighting UMCOR relief-supply depots, including UMCOR Sager Brown in Baldwin, La., UMCOR West Office and Depot… Continue Reading UMCOR needs Relief Supplies