Category: Administration
Flood Bucket Information
GREAT LAKES BAY REGION FLOOD BUCKET COLLECTION SITES First United Methodist Church of Saginaw 4790 Gratiot Rd., Saginaw, 989.799.0131 Tues. 11:00-2:00, Wed. 5:00-7:00 First United Methodist Church of St. Louis 116 S. Franklin St., St. Louis, 989.681.3320 Th 12:00-1:30 & 5:00-6:30 Freeland United Methodist Church 205 E. Washington St., Freeland, 989.695.2101 M,T,W 9:00-1:30 Swan Valley… Continue Reading Flood Bucket Information
Virtual VBS Opportunity
Planning for this summer has been challenging…can we safely host VBS in person? Do we have enough volunteers? Jennifer Lane, Children and Youth Ministry Director from Mt. Pleasant First has graciously offered their virtual plan and to collaborate with the District Office to help solve this dilemma. We will be offering a virtual VBS that… Continue Reading Virtual VBS Opportunity
Principles and Directions for Re-opening
Guidance on how to reopen local churches. Principles and directions to use when restrictions are lifted. Read more >>>
Resource UMC
Are you spending too much time searching for denominational information on multiple websites? There is now a single site that links to denominational resources. This new comprehensive website empowers you to search for and quickly find resources and tools from across our connection. Check out www.resourceumc.org today.
Quarantine Friendly VBS
Instead of bringing kids to your VBS, let’s bring VBS to your kids! The team at GO! Curriculum is hard at work designing a 3-day VBS that is custom made for churches and families during the COVID19 shutdown. We have thought through every aspect of the VBS experience and made it so user friendly that any family can… Continue Reading Quarantine Friendly VBS
GCFA Document on Counting Members
As COVID-19 spreads and the world is practicing social distancing, many churches have opted to provide services via live streaming. Because so many churches are switching to this digital ministry, many have questions regarding virtual attendance and how to count those numbers. Read more >>>
24 Questions Your Church Should Answer Before People Return
There are excellent points to make in this article…some will apply to your church, some won’t…but what does apply to everyone is the need to alter the passing of the offering plates, communion, and greeters – for the short term at least. Read more >>>
How to Get Funding From the CARES Act
The CARES Act was passed on Friday, and the $349B will go quickly. How do you make sure your 501c3 and small business gets funding? Join us for our Facebook Live event today at 1pm CDT to answer your questions. Sutton Turner, our COO, wrote an article this weekend on Why Churches & Non-Profits Should Apply for the… Continue Reading How to Get Funding From the CARES Act
Bishop Extends No Gatherings Until April 30
The Rev. Amy Mayo-Moyle leads online worship in this YouTube video from Farmington Orchard United Methodist Church. Michigan congregations are asked to continue online worship through April 30, 2020. Facebook/Orchard United Methodist Church Michigan now has the fourth-highest number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. At advice of government and public health officials, Bishop Bard… Continue Reading Bishop Extends No Gatherings Until April 30
Tips for Online Worship
The Michigan Conference has created webinars on a variety of subjects related to local concerns, and more are being added regularly. They include: Your Tech Questions Online Funerals and Memorial Services Shelter in Place – Church Questions Online Church – Worship Planning Online Ministry with Children & Youth Holy Week Online Worship Planning The “Why”… Continue Reading Tips for Online Worship