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There is joy in this house!
Welcome to the Central Bay District
of the United Methodist Church!
Northeastern and Central Lower Peninsula
Central Bay encompasses 88 United Methodist churches and 16 multi-point charges. It is one of nine districts of the Michigan Conference.
District Superintendent:
Jeff Maxwell
Executive Assistant:
Teri Rice
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Ministry & Education Facilitator:
Tina Karnath
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Welcome, Reverend Kasper!
Congratulations to Rev. John Kasper on his appointment to Central Bay District Superintendent. We look forward to his term beginning July 1, 2020. In the meantime, Rev. Jeff Maxwell continues to serve as the Interim DS until July 1st. The Central Bay District is moving forward in 2020 with renewed energy and a positive outlook for spiritual growth.
Bishop Releases Statement on Separation Plan
Michigan Conference Bishop David Bard released a statement today in response to, “Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separation,” a 9-page proposal announced on January 3, 2020, that would preserve The United Methodist Church while allowing traditionalist-minded congregations to form a new denomination.
Disaffiliation Information Finalized
IN MID-JUNE THE CONFERENCE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROVIDED A STATUS OF THE PROCESS AND ADVISED THAT THE FORMAL DISAFFILIATION AGREEMENT WAS PLANNED TO BE AVAILABLE AUGUST 1, 2019. IN KEEPING WITH THAT SCHEDULE THE BOARD HAS MET, DISCUSSED, AND CONCLUDED THE WORK ON DETERMINATION OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THAT AGREEMENT.