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Tag: Worship

Pastor inspires action against violence

Rev. Albert Rush standing in front of his church.

Rev. Albert Rush encourages Michigan congregations to address societal violence of all kinds, providing space in worship to remember and pray for all those who suffer.

Conference worships, celebrates, and mourns

Bishop David Bard preaches in the opening worship service of the 2022 Annual Confernce.

Members of the 2022 Michigan Annual Conference gathered in Acme, MI June 1-4 for worship, celebration, and time for mourning.

Black churches are resilient

Black churches active during pandemic

The Rev. Candace M. Lewis, Gammon Theological Seminary president, lauds the innovation and adaptability of Black congregations in coping with COVID-19.

Two copper coins for adovah

two coins for adovah

The Hebrew word “adovah” translates to both “work” and “worship.” LuAnn Rourke offers two pieces of counsel for how to move forward with worship work in challenging times.

How to livestream worship legally

Livestream with a cell phone

Are you using hymns, videos, and Bible translations appropriately when you livestream your worship? Here are helpful tips from United Methodist Communications.

Michigan pastors share their songs

Songs for church use

Praise the Lord! Two songs by Michigan pastors are being offered free for use in congregational worship.

Rural churches emerging from coronavirus

Coming to Jesus in a rural church.

Members of Oakton UMC, in rural Kentucky, look forward to their first group hug post-pandemic. The congregation in Hickman County numbered seven at a recent in-person worship service.

Psalms alive at AC 2021

Conference teacher and preacher Rev. Dr. Cynthia Wilson

From June 3 to June 6, 2021, the Virtual Michigan Annual Conference traveled through a strange land toward a new day singing songs of joy, peace, justice, courage, and hope.

Conference ponders 'Why we sing'

John Wesley describes how we sing

Worship is always a highlight at any session of the annual conference. When the focus is on, “Singing the Lord’s Song, to sing, preach, and pray are especially vital, even… Continue Reading Conference ponders 'Why we sing'

Worship and music help make disciples

Rev. Dr. Cynthia Wilson, UMC leader in worship and music

The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Wilson, the featured teacher at the 2021 Michigan Annual Conference, took members across time and space to expand their understandings of worship and music.