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Heritage District Fall LSM Classes Announced
Lay Servant Ministry classes provide laity with: Opportunities for personal growth Knowledge about the United Methodist Church Ideas for enhancing a ministry at your church Skills to provide leadership in the church Skills to begin a new ministry Anyone can take a Lay Servant Ministry class! Free to Heritage District in 2025; $25 non-refundable fee… Continue Reading Heritage District Fall LSM Classes Announced
Fall Church Conference Schedule
The Fall Church Conference Hub schedule is now available. The Hub conferences will be held on Saturday mornings from October 11 – November15 at 6 locations throughout the district. Pastors and SPRCs/SAS have been notified to sign up for their annual meeting with the DS via Zoom. The Church Conference forms are available the Forms page of… Continue Reading Fall Church Conference Schedule
Financial Assistance and Grants
The Heritage District Finance Committee, under the leadership of District Superintendent Rev. LuAnn Rourke, uses district ministry shares to offer financial assistance and grants. For questions or assistance contact Rick Gorham at [email protected]. Submit completed forms to Rick Gorham via postal mail: Rick Gorham, 13539 S. Rainbow Drive, Gregory, MI 48137, or email [email protected] Application… Continue Reading Financial Assistance and Grants
Ways to Support UMC Hurricane Relief
Two powerful hurricanes have devastated the southeastern United States in a short time. Here are ways you can join our United Methodist response to these disasters. Read more
Readers to Leaders
CREATING LEADERS THROUGH EDUCATION At the 2022 Michigan Annual Conference, the body voted overwhelmingly to support the “Readers to Leaders” fundraising campaign. That goal was modified to $400,000 to reflect disaffiliation and closures of local churches. The campaign runs from September 10, 2022, to May 1, 2024 and has the goal of raising $400,000. These… Continue Reading Readers to Leaders
Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism Training
All appointed clergy must complete at least one Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism Education & Training module per calendar year, beginning in 2023. Click HERE to read more and to register.
Update Your Information! Please.
Please be sure to make your local church leadership changes in Brick River, the Michigan Conference official database. Both district and conference staff use Brick River to email important information to your local church leaders. Need a tutorial how to update Here is the link to the tutorial. https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Dashboard-Training-Text-1.pdf Questions about updating your local church dashboard… Continue Reading Update Your Information! Please.
MI Conference and Heritage District Ministry Shares
Announcing 2023 Ministry Shares >>> Your Heritage District Ministry shares support two key areas. The majority goes back to the local churches through grants and support of programs for youth, leadership and lay servant ministries. The remaining portion funds expenses necessary to maintain essential items in the district: treasurer, updating e-news and Facebook plus support… Continue Reading MI Conference and Heritage District Ministry Shares
Standing in Solidarity with Asbury UMC
The Anti-Bias Anti-Racism Working Group of The Michigan Conference stands in solidarity with Asbury United Methodist Church in Washington, DC, following the vandalism of their “Black Lives Matter” sign. On December 12, 2020, Asbury United Methodist Church in Washington, DC, had its “Black Lives Matter” sign and display vandalized after a day of demonstrations. This… Continue Reading Standing in Solidarity with Asbury UMC