Category: LSM
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
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
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
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 >>>