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ABAR Study Hall
The Michigan Conference overwhelmingly passed legislation at the annual conference gathering in 2021 for Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism (ABAR) Education & Training. The curriculum, with its seven modules, is available at abar.michiganumc.org. All persons serving under appointment or assignment in the Michigan Conference are required to complete a module each year. At least one module must be completed by… Continue Reading ABAR Study Hall
UWF District Annual
The 6th Annual Greater Southwest District United Women in Faith Celebration will be at Washington Heights UMC in Battle Creek. Registration and refreshments begin at 9:15am. Pastor Monique French will speak about how WHUMC is helping this transitioning neighborhood create affordable housing for its residents. Cost is $15 per person and includes lunch. Childcare is… Continue Reading UWF District Annual
SPRC Meetings & Church Conferences
District Superintendent Dean Prentiss has divided the District churches into 12 groups he is calling “Branches.” Check out the Google map Each Branch will gather in-person on a Sunday afternoon for Church Conferences. Half will be at 2:00 and half at 4:00, with everyone gathering at 3:00 for Dean’s message. All SPRC meetings will be… Continue Reading SPRC Meetings & Church Conferences
Lay Leadership
District Lay Leader, Lori Roof, introduces ways lay people in local churches can serve at the District and Conference levels. Feeling called to serve? Fill out the District Leadership Application.
DS Installation
SAVE THE DATE! The Installation Service for District Superintendent Dean Prentiss will be held: Sunday, September 22, 2024 2:00 pm Westwood United Methodist Church (538 Nichols Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49006) Children of all ages are invited to this special time of celebration and fun!
Meet the new District Superintendent
To all who are part of the Greater Southwest District, I joyfully send to you greetings and blessings this day. I am looking forward to getting to know you and celebrating the amazing ways you are responding to the love of Jesus Christ. What a journey this will be, as we travel the road of… Continue Reading Meet the new District Superintendent
1-1 with the District Superintendent
Rev. Dean Prentiss, our new District Superintendent, has set aside time in July and August for annual 1-1 conversations with those appointed and assigned in the District. Some are by Zoom and others will be in person in the District Office. Check your email for the link to schedule your 1-1. Please complete your reflections on… Continue Reading 1-1 with the District Superintendent
Southwest Michigan Latinx Community Ministry Update
My name is Cesar Garcia-Rodriguez, I am appointed to the new Latinx Church Plant of the Greater Southwest District. Working in the mission of The United Methodist Church is the most exciting work and purpose of life; to be witness of the transformation that the grace of God brings to our community as we visited… Continue Reading Southwest Michigan Latinx Community Ministry Update
District Baseball Game
Get ready for the annual United Methodist Day at the Kalamazoo Growlers! Sunday, July 21 @ 1:35 pm Tickets include a reserved seat and hat for just $14. Come and meet the new District Superintendent! PURCHASE TICKETS Download the flyer
Spring Lay Servant Course
Courses are free – order your own book and bring a sack lunch. You must attend all sessions to earn credit for the course. Registration deadline is one week prior to the first session. REGISTER HERE Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century Saturdays, May 4 & 11 | 9am-3pm | Parchment UMC Led… Continue Reading Spring Lay Servant Course