Faith For Thought
January 30, 2015
new MI Conf logo
Faith for Thought is a bi-weekly offering of the Michigan Conference United Church of Christ.  

If you are a clergyperson, how do you describe to strangers what it is that you do? If you are a church member, how do you share with folks in the community about your church and your membership there? Check out this Faith for Thought regarding "elevator speeches." You just may come up with a new approach!

 


Elevator Speech
Elevator Speech

 
Michigan Town Hall

FOR FAITH, FOR LOVE, FOREVER Documentary
Monday, February 2, 2015

WHERE:  
Partrich Auditorium, WSU Law School
471 W. Palmer 
Detroit, MI 48202

Event cost:  
FREE

We are presenting a Town Hall for Black History Month with the producers of a documentary film For Faith, For Love, Forever in conjunction with the Global Network of Black Pride GN-BP to the Wayne State University Damon Keith Center For Civil Rights and a panel of experts to discuss the economic benefits of Same-Sex Marriage in Michigan and Detroit to demonstrate how important inclusiveness is, in the economic growth of our communities.

Bring your questions and concerns for our expert panel converging on Detroit from around the globe. 

Rev. Jamie Hawley, local pastor and chaplain for the University of Michigan Health System, will serve as part of the expert panel.
The Brown Scholarship

The Brown Scholarship has changed its application process for Members in Discernment. In addition to opening the scholarship to MIDs on multiple paths for all forms of authorization, an online application process has been instituted. Applicants can initiate the process directly and, for expanding inclusion and diversity, others can also nominate candidates. There is a FEBRUARY 15 DEADLINE for initiating the application; links to the online nomination and application forms can be found at http://brown.ucfunds.org.  

Any questions should be directed to:
Rev. Nelson R. Murphy, Brown Endowment Administrator 
United Church Funds
212-729-2620 

 

 

 
Save $ - Register Early!

General Synod 30
June 26 - 30, 2015
Cleveland, Ohio

If you are planning to attend General Synod 30 - "UNEXPECTED Places" as a visitor, the earlier you register the more of a discount you will receive!

Registration Rates (per person):

Before December 31st, 2014
$225.00

Before March 31st, 2015
$236.50

After March 31st, 2015
$247.50

To register visit:  www.ucc.org/synod  and click on REGISTER NOW

If you are a General Synod Delegate please DO NOT register yourself for the event - the Michigan Conference office has already registered our delegates for the event.  Spouses or guests attending General Synod with one of our delegates will need to register themselves for the event.

Please contact Lisa Soulliere (lisa@michucc.org) if you have any questions.
 
In Sadness...

Please keep in your prayers, Janet Frank (UCC Women of Michigan) and her family on the passing of her husband, Fred Frank, Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Fred was 80 years old.    OBITUARY
1st Visitation:  
Friday, January 30th from 1-8p at Faulman Walsh Funeral Home
2nd Visitation: 
Saturday, January 31st from 10-1p at Hope UCC, Clinton Twp.
Funeral Service: 
Saturday, January 31st at 1:00p at Hope UCC, Clinton Twp., 
The Rev. Ralph Brown officiating
 
Wishing you a blessed day & wonderful weekend!