Tag: West Michigan Conference
2016 Conference Journals
Detroit and West Michigan Conference Journals are in the printing process now and will be available this fall. Here’s how to order.
Departure time has come
Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey says thank you and goodbye to God’s people in the Michigan Area as she goes to retirement in Iowa.
We welcome Bishop Bard
On July 16 newly consecrated Bishop David A. Bard was assigned to The Michigan Area. Michigan United Methodists respond.
Empathy isn’t enough
In his blog, DS Castings, Rev. Bill Haggard calls out white privilege and asserts, “Black Lives Matter.”
Women make history
In 2016 The United Methodist Church elected the most women in any new class of bishops in its history, including Bishop Laurie A. Haller.
Bishop Bard to tour Area
The Michigan Area has three opportunities to meet Bishop David Bard and his family. Please note one date change.
Faust, Elmer J.
Rev. Elmer J. Faust, died Friday, July 1, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Wilma. Rev. Faust served in the following appointments in the West Michigan Conference: Blanchard UMC… Continue Reading Faust, Elmer J.
Bovee, Elnora
Elnora Bovee, 87, died Sunday, June 26, 2016 with her family surrounding her. She is survived by her spouse, Rev. Keith Bovee. A service will be Saturday, July 2, 2016… Continue Reading Bovee, Elnora
AC 2016, a time of rebirth
A day-by-day account of AC2016. Get in the know. Read it a day at a time or to the end, which is in fact, a new beginning.
Michigan Area thanks Bishop Deb
On Friday, June 10, a grateful Michigan Area blessed Bishop Deb for her journey to retirement.