Category: Children
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
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 >>>
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
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
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
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
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