Tag: Central Bay District
Church Conferences 2025
Information regarding Fall 2025 Church/Charge/Circuit Conferences was emailed to all Pastors, Church Admins, and SPRC Chairs found within the Conference’s BrickRiver database on July 21. Zoom links within calendar invitations for SPRC meetings were also emailed to all Pastors to forward to their leadership as needed. NOTE: Pastors are not to be in attendance at… Continue Reading Church Conferences 2025
Love Reaching Out 2.0
Save the Date The Central Bay District will be holding a “Love Reaching Out 2.0” event on Saturday, October 18 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm at Mt. Pleasant: First UMC (400 S. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858). Pr. Curtis Clarke will be the keynote speaker focusing on “Fresh Expressions.” Additional workshops on various other topics will… Continue Reading Love Reaching Out 2.0
DS Kasper on Renewal Leave
DS John Kasper will be out of the office taking some time this summer for a Renewal Leave. He will be away June 22-August 10. During this time other District Superintendents are scheduled for coverage. If you have a need that arises and requires DS assistance, reach out to Melanie in the Central Bay District… Continue Reading DS Kasper on Renewal Leave
District Superintendent’s Message – May 2025
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade… you are receiving the end result of your faith,… Continue Reading District Superintendent’s Message – May 2025
Love Reaching Out – Seminar: Leading in the Local Church as a Disciple and as a Servant
THESE EVENTS ARE BEING RESCHEDULED FOR FALL 2025! Love Reaching Out: Our Journey Continues in the Central Bay District UMC Seminar: Leading in the Local Church as a Disciple and as a Servant Calling all church leaders in the Central Bay District, If you are a local church Lay Leader, Lay Representative to… Continue Reading Love Reaching Out – Seminar: Leading in the Local Church as a Disciple and as a Servant
Saginaw First UMC Celebrates Award
First United Methodist Church of Saginaw has been chosen as a recipient of the 2025 Wayne C. Barrett Steward Leader Award. This MI Annual Conference award recognizes not only the church’s excellence in financial stewardship, but also the collaborative relationship of church leaders and the congregation’s commitment to generosity. Their faithfulness in living out the… Continue Reading Saginaw First UMC Celebrates Award
District Superintendent Announced: Rev. John Kasper named to East Winds District
LANSING MI…Bishop David A. Bard announces to the Michigan Conference the appointment of the Reverend John Kasper as district superintendent of the East Winds District, effective July 1, 2025. Rev. Kasper is currently serving as the district superintendent of the Central Bay District. He will follow the Rev. Dr. Margie Crawford, who has been a… Continue Reading District Superintendent Announced: Rev. John Kasper named to East Winds District
District Superintendent’s Message – April 2025
“The Full Extent” Just before the Passover Feast, Jesus knew that the time had come to leave this world to go to the Father. Having loved his dear companions, he showed them the full extent of his love. John 13:1 NIV What one act would you say demonstrates how much Jesus loves us? You’ve probably… Continue Reading District Superintendent’s Message – April 2025
Words from Our District Co-Lay Leader – February 2025
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 NLT February is a month when we celebrate love, as we give special tokens of our affection to our loved ones. But try as… Continue Reading Words from Our District Co-Lay Leader – February 2025