Category: Leadership
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
Annual Conference 2020
Registration is now open. May 28-31, 2020Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme MI Sowing Seeds: Rooting, Tending, Reaping is the theme of the 2020 Annual Conference in Acme, Michigan May 28 – 31, 2020. Vibrant Congregations is the third in the series based on the vision statement of the Michigan Conference. Read more >>>
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
VBS Preview 2020
Calling all VBS leaders – Please mark your calendars to attend the VBS Preview Open House on Saturday, March 7th, at Clare UMC. Stop in anytime between 10 am – 1pm and view new curriculum kits from Cokesbury and Group and explore props from past years. Reserve your dates and theme for this summer as… Continue Reading VBS Preview 2020
2020 District Projects
GAP Children’s Ministries – West Branch First UMCPrayer Shawl Ministry – West Branch First UMCOne Week One Street – Auburn UMCNew Heart UMC Read more >>>
Lay Equalization Members to Annual Conference
It is time again to prepare for Annual Conference. District churches are invited to nominate up to two members from their church to the Commission on the Laity for consideration as an equalization member to the Michigan Annual Conference 2020. Download the informational letter and application here >>>
