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Michigan Conference General Synod Delegates, Indianapolis IN, July 2023 | |
A Reflection on General Synod
By Delegate Rev. Dan Barnum-Steggerda - Grand West Association
Our United Church of Christ --- not perfect but promising to continue trying…not perfect but striving to live one with another in sacred covenant with our God, our Savior, and the inspiring Spirit that makes us one! We, together, with God, can and will MAKE ALL THINGS NEW! (foundation IS 43:18-19) READ MORE
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Thank you to our donors, chaperones, Conference Staff, National Staff, NEOCH, Ibram Kendi, Bryan Stevenson, Nadia Bolz-Weber, Cameron Lansdowne, IKC planning team, Benedict Inn, and SO MANY OTHERS who made this trip possible!! | | |
Call to 2023 Michigan Conference Annual Meeting
Greetings beloved colleagues,
I am writing to announce that our Annual Meeting of the Michigan Conference United Church of Christ will be held on Saturday, October 28the 2023 at Plymouth United Church of Christ in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It will be a perfect venue for us to connect in person and celebrate the covenant that makes us stronger together.
A block of rooms will be available at the Drury Inn nearby. If you are planning on arriving Friday and staying over at the Drury, a casual mixer will be held there Friday evening. It will be an enjoyable way to reconnect with other colleagues before the meeting on Saturday. Read More
I hope you will join us!
In God’s enlivening love,
Rev. Dr. Diane Baker
Moderator, Michigan Conference UCC
Senior Pastor, Bethel UCC, Waterford
Registration will be available soon for clergy, delegates, and visitors
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ONA Church #1825 - 1st Congregational UCC - Charlevoix, MI
On Sunday, June 4, 2023 after a full year of study, discussion, book groups, panel discussions, and guest speakers, our congregation voted overwhelmingly to become an Open and Affirming church as the United Church of Christ defines it. This vote makes official what our congregation has felt for a long, long time, namely that we want our purple doors to be open to everyone…period. Just as our communion table has a place for everyone, so does the full range of activities and ministries that our church provides.
Read their ONA statement and covenant HERE
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Grand Ledge UCC Supports Jewish Neighbors on Social Media | | | | |
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We Want to Hear from YOU!
A priority for the Michigan Conference Monthly News
is connecting local churches with one another and sharing YOUR stories.
Use THIS FORM to share with the Conference!
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Register for Boundary Training HERE | Vitality Day Event Registration Coming Soon... | |
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The Rev. Dr. Lillian Daniel, Michigan Conference Minister
Upcoming Preaching Schedule & Worship Visits
July
1st - 4th: General Synod, Indianapolis, IN
9th: Preach - St. Paul UCC, Saline, MI
16th: Preach - The United Church, Big Rapids, MI
23rd: Preach - First Congregational Church, New Baltimore, MI
30th: Preach - Lakeside Chautauqua, OH
August
6th: Preach - First Congregational UCC, Charlotte
13th: Preach - Peoples Church of Flint
20th: Preach - Bostwick Lake Congregational UCC, Rockford
27th: OFF
LINK TO ALL 2023-2024 DATES
Contact Lisa@michucc.org to schedule
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Great Lakes Creation Care Collaborative Planning Retreat
August 14-16, 2023
Tower Hill Camp and Retreat Center
REGISTER NOW!!
UCC people and churches of the Great Lakes advocating for climate justice and healthy waters, JOIN IN the birth of a movement of actions to bring healing to the world's largest freshwater basin.
Cost $70.00
Printable Registration Flyer
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Godly Play Training at Park Church
August 17-19, 2023
Park Church
Training in Grand Rapids for those who use Godly Play or Children & Worship. Meals for registrants and travel expenses for trainer are covered by Park Church. Trainer is Nikki Buskirk, from Columbus, OH. Nikki specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion in Godly Play worship centers.
Registration Link
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EHM Senior Solutions Annual Meeting
August 28, 2023
EHM in Saline Michigan
Flyer for Download
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Come explore how the Spirit and Love of God is within all of us. How we reflect and shine these gifts with COLOR by sharing the radiance and brilliance with others. | | | |
National UCC News and Events | |
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Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson at Michigan Conference Caucus
Michigan Conference has the most FUN
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The Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson will serve as the first woman, and the first Black woman, to lead the denomination as General Minister and President.
She is one of only three women to be nominated, including Barbara Brown Zigmund of the Michigan Conference.
READ MORE
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News from General Synod is shared HERE
All 980 resolutions the UCC has proclaimed since 1957 are now cataloged and archived
FIND THEM HERE
2023 Resolutions Coming Soon...
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National UCC Grants for Individuals and Churches
The 2023 Justice and Local Church Ministry Common Application is NOW OPEN. Individuals and local churches who may be interested in applying for Operational support in grants from Neighbors in Need, CASA New and Renewing Church, and Pension Board New Church Start Benefit Support grants can now complete process with one application.
Common Application Form
This convenient link allows applicants to either print the application or start filling out the common application for any of our four grant offerings. Please note that all applications will require a reference from the Conference Minister.
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2023 Stewardship Theme Materials Available
2023 stewardship materials feature this year's slogan, “Because of You, Our Church Changes Lives” drawing the connection between donor generosity and the ministry and mission of your congregation.
LEARN MORE HERE
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For youth leaders and youth who will finish 6th - 12th grade in 2024 (minimum age 11)
Registration will be available in Fall 2023
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