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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
Advent Resources for Churches & Families
Below is a collective list of ideas activities for Heritage District churches/families to celebrate Advent and Christmas Ideas and Activities Centerpiece or ornament that each person in the congregation receives as a visual connection to the theme for the season (“home for the holidays” “angels among us” “hope is born”) Delivering candy canes with messages of… Continue Reading Advent Resources for Churches & Families
2020 Charge Conferences
All SPRC/Charge Conferences will be held via Zoom. Zoom links will be emailed to clergy and SPRC Chairpersons a few days prior to your assigned date. SPRC meeting will begin at the start time listed and charge conference will begin 45 minutes after the start time of the SPRC meeting. EXAMPLE: If your assigned start… Continue Reading 2020 Charge Conferences
Redeeming the Season
Uncertain times present an opportunity for “redeeming the season,” says Bishop David Bard. He adds, “Redeeming the season remembers that we are involved in a long work.” BISHOP DAVID BARD Michigan Area A favorite Bible study method for me involves comparing various English translations and renditions of a passage of Scripture. Doing so reminds me… Continue Reading Redeeming the Season
Make Change Part of Your Church DNA
The REACH Summit on Oct. 24 is the beginning of a year-long relationship of ongoing support through a REACH Network Group or coaching. Serious about change? Register now. Computers need them. So do smartphones. Churches do, too. Updates help people and operating systems boost functionality without slowing down. That’s how the Rev. Andy Lee… Continue Reading Make Change Part of Your Church DNA
ERT Basic Training October 24
Emergency Response Training for Michigan/NCJ Volunteers ERT Training for volunteers looking to organize/lead/ participate in a team for disaster response/recovery efforts . (Michigan/North Central Jurisdiction ) Cornerstone UMC 1675 84th Street Caledonia MI October 24 8:30 am Registration 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Class Cost : $35 (pay by check on site – Michigan Conference ERT… Continue Reading ERT Basic Training October 24
Engage in 30 Days of Anti-Racism
The General Commission on Religion and Race invites you to engage in 30 days of anti-racism. Share your journey using #30DaysAntiRacism. Encourage others to join you. Campus minister Morgan Stafford has committed himself to live an anti-racist faith and life. “As a white man, I have learned that I’ve benefitted from racism, while people of color… Continue Reading Engage in 30 Days of Anti-Racism
