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Christmas Eve Candle Pass from Midwest District Churches
There are two versions from which to choose: 4 minutes 27 seconds and 8 minutes 50 seconds, both are below. The third video below is Silent Night from Wesley Park musicians Sara Kropp, Dave Strumfeld, and Adrianne Prentiss. A big thank you to Rev. Dean Prentiss for creating these videos!
Advent & Christmas Ideas in the time of COVID-19
We invite Midwest District churches to share ideas about how your church will be commemorating this special time in the Christian year. Your shared Advent/Christmas ideas will be posted on this page with links to additional materials and ideas developed by the Conference. Please share your Advent/Christmas ideas via email to Liz at [email protected]. Michigan… Continue Reading Advent & Christmas Ideas in the time of COVID-19
We Are Called
On Sunday morning, I saw an interesting story about jersey swapping in the NFL. Before COVID, players would give an autographed jersey to a player on the opposing team, following a game. As part of its COVID guidelines, the NFL prohibited the tradition. Until a couple of weeks ago. The story I saw described how… Continue Reading We Are Called
Announcing Midwest District Online Worship Director
We are pleased to announce that Jaryd Forbes has been added to our staff as the Online Worship Director. He will be available to consult with and assist churches with their online worship needs. Jaryd’s biography is below. Jaryd Forbes Bio Jaryd is a Central Michigan University Senior who is finishing his Bachelor of Broadcasting… Continue Reading Announcing Midwest District Online Worship Director
Midwest District Charge Conference 2020 Announcement
Sisters and brothers in Christ, I continue to lift you in prayer during this time. We are truly living in a liminal space, as we seek to plan for the future. In his June 1, 2020 article, entitled “Begin in person gatherings with care” (https://michiganumc.org/begin-in-person-gatherings-with-care/) Bishop Bard shared that for this year only all annual… Continue Reading Midwest District Charge Conference 2020 Announcement
An Opportunity for Mission in the Midwest District
The Native American Elders Program (NAEP) is one of the District Missions that was part of the Grand Rapids Metropolitan Ministry. NAEP provides lunch, health and education screenings and information for Native American older adults living in the Grand Rapids area. The District continues to support this vital ministry. Your church is being asked to… Continue Reading An Opportunity for Mission in the Midwest District
Midwest District EngageMI Ambassadors
The EngageMI Ambassadors listed below are knowledgeable and ready to answer questions and to meet with mission people in the local church. Please feel free to contact these folks to come to your church with more information about the Learn, Give, Act program for 2019. Mark Burkart, Caledonia UMC [email protected] (269) 967-0266 Sharon Burkart, Caledonia UMC [email protected]… Continue Reading Midwest District EngageMI Ambassadors
2019 Leadership Updates: Ezra Dashboard
Now is the time to update the local church dashboard with leadership changes as of Jan. 1, 2019. Click HERE for more info. Stumped? Please contact Jennifer Gertz 517.347.4030 or [email protected].