Category: Administration
CARES Act and Churches
Bishop David A. BardMarch 30, 2020 The Church, including The United Methodist Church in Michigan, today confronts a crisis unprecedented in our lifetimes. The spread of the coronavirus and COVID-19 have created a situa tion where we have needed to ask congregations to refrain from in-person gatherings, including worship, for an extended period of time. … Continue Reading CARES Act and Churches
MI-Health Toolbox
The Michigan Conference offers a Toolbox full of information and resources on how individuals and congregations can respond to COVID-19 in healthy ways. The Health Crisis Toolbox includes these resources and much more. Updates will be made on a daily basis as new information becomes available. Please check back often and remain tuned to the Facebook… Continue Reading MI-Health Toolbox
Free Online Giving Opportunity
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 we are finding ourselves in an unprecedented situation. There are many impacts of this time of isolation but there are a few that are particularly troubling for the local church, the inability for churches to gather and for parishioners to easily give their tithes and offerings. Read more >>>
Providing Ministry in the Age of COVID-19
“Don’t fear, because I am with you; don’t be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will surely help you; I will hold you with my righteous strong hand.” (Isaiah 41:10 CEB) But how do we share this non-anxious message of hope with youth when the church is canceling events and… Continue Reading Providing Ministry in the Age of COVID-19
Spiritual Leadership and Pastoral Care
Dear Fellow Jesus-followers, As COVID-19 effects many aspects of our lives, I would like to offer some helpful information as you seek to provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care to your congregations during the upcoming weeks: · The receipt of Central Bay District ministry shares is postponed indefinitely. We will continue to monitor the situation… Continue Reading Spiritual Leadership and Pastoral Care
Practical Tips for Your Local Church
As we think about gathering on Sunday for worship, I know that everyone is concerned with the spread of the coronavirus into their community. Below are a couple of links that have very helpful information. We are taking this crisis seriously and do not want anyone’s health in jeopardy. All of these precautions could be used by… Continue Reading Practical Tips for Your Local Church
Covid-19 Coronavirus Response
Dear Friends in Christ, From the earliest days of the Church, healing and caring for the sick and suffering have been an important dimension of the Christian way. “They cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them” (Mark 6:13). “Are any among you suffering? They should pray…. Are any… Continue Reading Covid-19 Coronavirus Response
New Beginnings 2020
FOR CLERGY AND CHURCHES TRANSITIONING APPOINTMENTS Are you being sent to a new church? Is your church receiving a new pastor? Come learn and share with others how to make a healthy transition. First United Methodist Church of Mt. PleasantMarch 14 & 31April 23 & 25 Download the brochure for more information >>>
Coronavirus Health Concern
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS HEALTH CONCERN Conference Leadership is carefully monitoring the COVID-19 coronavirus health crisis. Currently, there are no cases of COVID-19 in the state of Michigan, but this is a rapidly changing situation. According to the Federal Center for Disease Control (CDC), older individuals and those with severe chronic conditions (i.e. heart and lung disease, diabetes, etc.)… Continue Reading Coronavirus Health Concern
Upcoming Classes
Pigeon: First UMC will be hosting the advanced class “Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts.” The dates are March 15, 22, and April 5, 2-5:30 p.m. The cost for the class is $20. Books and materials will be provided.Deb Sturm will be leading the classes of March 15 and April 12. Rev. Cindy Gibbs will be leading the… Continue Reading Upcoming Classes