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Get to better know Rev. Dr. Renee Jackson and Rev. Nicole Havelka as they reflect about their roles as church pastors and Conference staff.
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March 2nd deadline is fast approaching!
VITALITY DAY - March 7, 2015
"Conflict Transformation"
10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
1509 East Court St., Flint, MI 48503
Conflict is unavoidable in any organization, but it doesn't have to create irreparable rifts. Join us as Thomas K. Chu leads a workshop on conflict transformation. Learn proactive practices to avoid pitfalls, how to embody active and passive withdrawals, and learn basic conflict knowledge that will enable you with the resources to identify and cope with conflicts as they arise. With the right environment, healthy conflict will enable the growth and transformation that so many of our churches are seeking.
Deadline to register and receive lunch is March 2nd - late registrations and walk-in's will be accepted however, those registering late should plan to bring their own lunch.
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Association Spring Meetings
Covenant:
Sunday, March 22, 2015 3:00 p.m.
Detroit Metropolitan:
Saturday, April 25, 2015 Time: TBD
First Congregational Church of Gibraltar, UCC
Eastern: Undetermined at this time.
Grand West:
Sunday, April 19, 2015 Time: TBD
Second Cong'l UCC - 525 Cheshire Dr. NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Southwest: Undetermined at this time.
United Northern:
Saturday, April 25, 2015 Time: TBD
First Congregational Church, Cadillac, MI
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Festival of Faith - April 18, 2015
First Christian Church
1001 Chester Road, Lansing MI 48912
Keynote Speaker: Lillian Daniel
In preparation for the Festival of Faith, participants are encouraged to read our keynoter's most recent book. Lillian Daniel's book, When "Spiritual But Not Religious" is Not Enough, is available through your local library, your favorite bookstore, or your favorite on-line retailer including:
Registration information will be available soon!
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The Shower of Stoles Project Exhibit
The Shower of Stoles Exhibit, hosted by the Affirmations Faith Alliance contains an extraordinary collection of liturgical stoles and other sacred items representing the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender (LGBT) people of faith, covering over 30 denominations and faith traditions, from six countries on three continents. This collection celebrates the gifts of LGBT persons who serve congregations in countless ways, including those who have been excluded from service, or who serve in silence, because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
The Shower of Stoles Exhibit will run from March 1 - March 14, 2015, 10 - 7p.m. on most days. The opening wine/cheese reception on March 1, 3 - 5 p.m. will feature Rabbi Arnie Sleutelberg of Congregation Shir Tikvah, in Troy, MI, who will speak of his journey and has graciously donated a tallit (prayer shawl) in honor of this event. Reverend Beth Rakestraw, from Divine Peace Metropolitan Community Church in Waterford, MI will be our speaker at the closing ceremony/reception on Saturday, March 14.
The event is free of charge but donations are gratefully accepted and will allow the Affirmations Faith Alliance to continue providing these programs.
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In our prayers...
Please keep Rev. Dan Plasman and his family in your prayers; Dan's mother passed away last weekend.
Please keep Rev. Gene McCornack and his wife Mariann in your prayers; Gene suffered a stroke on January 27. After extended time at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, he was moved to the UCC Pathways program at Evangelical Homes of Michigan. Cards of encouragement can be mailed to his home: 14750 Lakeside Circle #112, Sterling Heights, MI 48313.
Please keep Rev. Jim Harwood and former Moderator of the Detroit Metropolitan Association, Dan Steeves in your prayers. They both have had health concerns. We pray that they are restored in wellness and wholeness very soon. |
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Michigan Conference Staff
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