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In Support of Second Look Sentencing Legislation

On October 28, 2023, the Michigan Conference Annual Gathering voted to approve a Resolution of Witness In Support of Second Look Sentencing Legislation

Daniel: Offer redeemed convicts second chance | Opinion

Rev. Lillian Daniel

The Detroit News, February 20, 2023

"Even from the cross, Jesus preached that God gives every person, including those who put him to death, a second chance. This lesson — that there is no sin for which you can’t be forgiven — is a basic tenet of Christianity. Redemption itself is an important part of every religion, and certainly a key characteristic of what it means to be a Christian.

Redemptive acts reach across the entirety of human history, starting with his first sin and fall from grace. And redemption was meant for each of us, including those serving time in our criminal justice system." READ MORE

House Bills 4556 – 4560 will have their first formal hearing in the State House on March 19, 2024 at 9:00am. Associate Conference Minister Rev. Cheryl Burke will offer a prayer on the Capitol steps that morning at 8:00pm

Rev. Burke is also scheduled to testify at the hearing in the House. Please consider joining her in Lansing if you are available

(100 Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI 48933)

and offering your prayers and support if you cannot attend in person.

Introducing New Caring Clergy Groups of the Michigan Conference

In 2024, Conference Minister Lillian Daniel reorganized the staffing pattern to meet the need for focused clergy care, which will be a conference-wide priority in the year ahead. This crucial work now falls under the leadership of Rev. Cheryl Burke in her new role of Associate Conference Minister of Clergy Care and Formation, who began her work with a survey of our pastors. Those results confirmed that our clergy need and are interested in connecting for renewal, learning, wellness, and support. 

To encourage caring clergy community, small groups are one of the ways that the Michigan Conference will address this need. Space is limited, so sign up as soon as possible. As space allows, we will invite our colleagues from the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Michigan Region.

The facilitator of each community group has agreed to gather participants, set the agenda, and facilitate an experience of support and growth. Most gatherings will last 1 to 2 hours and meet once a month, with a commitment to meet for one year.

Pastors and Members in Discernment, with clergy care as our priority for 2024, we are ready to start forming Caring Clergy Communities. Our goal is for small groups of caring clergy to begin meeting in April, so please submit this form by March 25. 

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The God of Wild Places

April 3, 2024

12noon - 12:45 PM

You aren't going to want to miss our Conference Minister in conversation with one of her dear friends, author Tony Jones. Tony has a new book coming out April 2.

@TheReverendHunter has theologically journeyed to the wilderness and back, and has so much to share with us about The God of Wild Places: Rediscovering the Divine in the Untamed Outdoors.

Come meet Tony online April 3, and then plan to come meet him in-person on May 6 in Grand Rapids!!

If you have registered previously, you will automatically receive a copy of your unique Zoom link via email on the first Wednesday of every month

Registration Instructions:

1) login

2) choose Adult Retreats 2024

3) choose "Best of Festival of Homiletics"

4) choose single or double occupancy

There are a limited number

of scholarships of $250

OFF the cost of registration

for Michigan Conference UCC

clergy and MIDs

Use discount code MI250

Secure your spot with a $50.00 deposit

The Monthly Michigan Conference Newsletter goes out before the First Wednesday of each month. It's packed with information that you can easily return to.

The Newsletter Deadline is the Last Friday of every month.

We Want to Hear from YOU!

Use THIS FORM to share your joys, concerns, news, events, and resources

with the Michigan Conference UCC!

Rev. Lillian Daniel also shares a Monthly Conference Minster Message the third week of each month. This second email is an opportunity for her to check in and keep you updated on important Conference News.