Faith For Thought
September 5, 2014
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Faith for Thought is a bi-weekly offering of the Michigan Conference United Church of Christ.  

 

September, in many local churches, marks the beginning of a new church year. It is a time of excitement and promise. Conflict in our churches can sometimes derail the positive momentum.  In today's Faith for Thought, Conference Minister, Campbell Lovett, offers a reflection with three things we can do to manage the conflict in our churches.


 

Faith for Thought: Conflict
Faith for Thought: Conflict


  
2014  Annual Meeting:  It's Time to REGISTER!


The deadline to register is October 1, 2014 - please register as soon as possible. Payments are not being taken at Annual Meeting to avoid congestion at the registration table and lessen wait times for you and others checking in.  We appreciate your understanding as we strive to make your Annual Meeting experience the very best from beginning to end.

HOUSING
We have contracted with four (4) hotels located near The Peoples Church and expressways, convenient for our visitors from near and far. Each hotel has a different deadline date to secure a room at a cheaper rate. Please click on Hotels/Parking below for a list of hotels and their contact information.       Hotels/Parking

Remember, to take advantage of the Church Multi-person Discount; eligible churches will have 5 or more people attending Annual Meeting from the same church and receive a $5.00 per person discount on up to 10 people. All participants must be registered at the same time to receive the discount - either online or using a paper form.  To activate the $5.00 per person discount online enter  Promo Code: 5MOREGUESTS (case sensitive) for the registrant and subsequent guests.

Please make sure that if you or your guests require Childcare they sign-up during registration and then download the additional Childcare Form - fill it out and bring it with them to the meeting. Please order meals for your children during the registration process as well, as they will be sharing meal time with parents/guardians. CHILDCARE FORM

Here is a complete list of Workshops (with descriptions) available at our Annual Meeting!   WORKSHOP'S AVAILABLE

More information is always available on our website - or we are only a phone call away. Give us a call if you have any questions; we are happy to help!  
517/332-3511
 

Dr. Susan Thistlethwaite to Speak in Detroit

September 10, 2014

"Reading the Bible from the Streets"

Sponsored by Plymouth, UCC, Detroit & Michigan Conference of the UCC



Dr. Susan Thistlethwaite, former president of Chicago Theological Seminary, and a popular writer and commentator, will be coming to Detroit on September 10th to share in a special day for clergy and laity. At 10:00 a.m., Dr. Thistlethwaite will lead a workshop on "Reading the Bible from the Streets" at Plymouth, UCC, 600 Warren Avenue, Detroit. ("Reading the Bible from the streets means changing your perspective, literally, by being with those who are struggling to bring the vision of the Kingdom of God into reality.") This workshop expands upon her popular book, #OccupytheBible: What Jesus Ready Said (and Did) about Money and Power.

 

At 12:00 p.m., Dr. Thistlethwaite will preach at Plymouth's noon-time worship service. Worship will be followed by a light luncheon and panel discussion with Dr. Thistlethwaite and the new president of Ecumenical Theological Seminary, Dr. Stephen Murray - and other guests.

 

For those attending the 10:00 a.m. workshop, Thistlethwaite's book may be read ahead of time. Copies of Dr. Thistlethwaite's book, #OccupytheBible, are available from the Conference Office for $12.50 (shipping and handling included!).

 

While there is no cost for this event (free will offering at worship and at lunch), we need a count. Please RSVP - and order copies of #OccupytheBible - to lisa@michucc.org by Friday, September 5th.

 

 
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Wishing you a blessed day and weekend!