Checks payable to: Central Bay District
Mail to: Central Bay District
PO Box 5386
Saginaw, MI 48603
First half due May first
Second half due October first
Total to be paid in full by October 31, 2024
989.793.8838 or [email protected]
Please call or email with any questions.
Need ideas? Resources? Inspiration? “Partnering with You to bring People to Jesus” is our Central Bay District’s mission, and when it comes to Youth Group programming, for the summer or the next school year we can be an awesome resource. We can even come to your church to train, inspire, and equip your youth leaders. Please reach out to Jennifer Lane, Youth Coordinator for more information. Together we can build an event to best serve your church.
Calling all admins (full/part time, paid/volunteer, overworked/under-utilized) we want to connect.
For APRIL – we’re celebrating YOU! Gather with us in Mt. Pleasant at First United, 400 S. Main St. Mt.
Pleasant at 11:30. We’ll have lunch, do a project together and have fun with other admins in our district.
Remember, bring a friend! Please RSVP to Teri Rice, [email protected].
Please join us for our regular monthly Zoom gathering the second Wednesday of each month for the
remainder of the summer, 11:30-Noon.
May 8
June 12
July 10
August 14
Join us every single month, or just when you can – this is going to be informal gathering to support each
other in the ministry of the church office.
We are REALLY looking forward to seeing you on Zoom.
Zoom Link https://michiganumc.zoom.us/j/88902539073
*This zoom link will be the same for each Let’s Connect gathering we do – the second Wednesday of
each month from 11:30 – Noon.
We are looking forward to connecting with you.
Teri Rice
Partnering with You to bring People to Jesus
Executive Assistant
Central Bay District
Michigan Conference UMC
This Zoom boot camp is designed for first time appointments and those clergy who have yet to enroll in their benefits. This is a free event.
Click here for the online event information.
October 27-29, 2024 (Sunday evening through Wednesday morning)
Cost: $250 single; $125 double
Come join other clergywomen as we enjoy the beautiful Autumn season at Lake Louise and anticipate the upcoming winter season. Just as there are seasons in a calendar year, there are seasons in ministry. Let’s gather together to reflect on the rhythm of the changing seasons around us and in our lives.
This year our theme will come from the Katherine May book, “Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times.” Reading the book is optional as it will be used for inspiration only.
This retreat will provide space for personal reflection and connection with God. There will also be ample time for walks in the woods, puzzles, and other activities. It is facilitated by Rev. Susan Hitts who can be reached at 231-622-3839 or [email protected] for more information.
Registration is through Lake Louise at https://link.edgepilot.com/s/070c43de/oVI9ral4AUyPqr8vSnh32A?u=https://lakelouisecommunity.org/2024-retreats/
Questions about accommodations can be directed to Rev. Greg Lawton at [email protected] or 231-549-2728.
May 17, 2024
7:00 pm
Midland First UMC
Opening our doors and going out into the world…
It is time to boldly turn a page and welcome exciting new chapters in our conference journey. A return to the critical missional and ministry needs of the world that surround us. A time to ask how Christ is working in us to be open, innovative, creative, disciplined, and faithful in how we go about creating new and energizing disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. That is what is at the heart of this quadrennial theme, “Fearless.”
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Save the Date
It might seem early, but do you have VBS booked on the church calendar? You should! Starting early by
getting ‘Save the Date’ signs up helps not only with getting kids to your program, but it also lets your
volunteers have enough time to get it on their calendars first!
Because if it isn’t on their calendar first, they aren’t going to be able to help out. Even when you don’t
have other details ironed out, get the date posted, published, announced and handed out as soon as
you have it.
This year, the District has 3 new kits available to borrow:
Scuba – Group Publishing
Camp Firelight – Cokesbury Publishing
Hero Hotline – Cokesbury Publishing
The curriculum kits can be borrowed (some items are digital and available immediately) on a first come,
first served basis this summer for FREE. I keep a schedule of who needs what kit and work around the
dates to get it to each church. So far, Camp Firelight is the only one checked out until June 14 th the rest are still available. Please email me with your dates and one or two choices of your curriculum.
The complete list of available themes is available here>>>
What kind of assistance do you need with getting your VBS started? Send me an email
[email protected] anytime!
Checks payable to: Central Bay District
Mail to: Central Bay District
PO Box 5386
Saginaw, MI 48603
First half due May first
Second half due October first
Total to be paid in full by October 31, 2024
989.793.8838 or [email protected]
Please call or email with any questions.
