Author: Bode
A message of hope from General Conference in Charlotte NC
May 4, 2024 Dear Friends in Christ in The United Methodist Church in Michigan, Many of you have heard about what happened at the postponed 2020 General Conference. Delegates made three historic major changes in the United Methodist Church, referred to by those in attendance as “The Three R’s” – Regionalization, Revision of The United Methodist Social… Continue Reading A message of hope from General Conference in Charlotte NC
God Nudges Blog Post
It has been suggested I write a blog for the WW District Lay Leader web page. My reaction was, “what do I have to say that would be meaningful to others?” After some thought, the same theme kept recurring. I call it “God Nudges”. From time to time, I will share my “God Nudges” (in… Continue Reading God Nudges Blog Post
Michigan Delegation Attends General Conference: April 23-May 3
The 2024 United Methodist General Conference will be held April 23 – May 3, 2024, at Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The last General Conference was set to happen in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2020, until the pandemic made it necessary to postpone the quadrennial legislative event until 2024. Michigan delegates, along with delegates from Africa,… Continue Reading Michigan Delegation Attends General Conference: April 23-May 3
Versiti Blood Center of MI Needs Local Churches!
Faith Community Church of Coopersville has asked for the message below to be shared: Our Church, Faith Community Church of Coopersville (formerly Coopersville UMC) is proud to offer our surrounding communities the opportunity to SAVE A LIFE right where we live. Versiti Blood Center of Michigan supplies our local hospitals with blood daily needing 600… Continue Reading Versiti Blood Center of MI Needs Local Churches!
Approved 2024 Budget + 2024 Local Church Ministry Shares
The 2024 Western Waters District Budget and Ministry Shares are available in the links below. The district’s local churches have approved the 2024 district budget and ministry shares. “With over 40 churches reporting votes, the 2024 Western Waters District Budget passed unanimously. Thanks everyone for your input and support!” ~ DS Jodie Flessner Letter to… Continue Reading Approved 2024 Budget + 2024 Local Church Ministry Shares
Western Waters District Conference: May 13, 2023
The first Western Waters District Conference took place via Zoom on Saturday, May 13. The purpose of this conference was to vote on the proposed 6-month budget and leadership roster for the new Western Waters District. The recording and minutes are below along with all the voting items. Minutes View the recorded Western Waters District… Continue Reading Western Waters District Conference: May 13, 2023
Western Waters District Equalization Members to AC 2024 Needed
Apply Today! Equalization Members to AC 2024 Needed Attached is the application to be considered to represent the Western Waters District at AC 2024, May 30-June 1. Hurry! The Jan. 10, 2024 deadline is approaching. Please click HERE to download the application.
Fall Church Conferences
This page contains critical information for Pastors and SPRC leaders about: 1 on 1 Meetings, SPRC Meetings, and Fall Church Conferences 1 on 1 meetings will be held via Zoom. Former Midwest District pastors have in-person 1 on 1’s as part of the summer DS church visits (DS church tour and 1 on 1 schedule… Continue Reading Fall Church Conferences