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Reading Program
United Women in Faith’s Reading Program is designed to help women of faith to achieve five key goals: lean into our spiritual growth, strengthen our leadership skills, equip ourselves for local and global mission, take faithful action for the common good, and build community in ways large and small. The books are current and cover… Continue Reading Reading Program
New District Treasurer
The Greater Southwest District welcomes Sara Wolfsen as its Treasurer. Sara has over 25 years of finance and office administration experience with non-profit organizations and also serves as the Treasurer for the Western Waters District. Sara is a Certified Lay Speaker and is active in district and conference leadership roles for Lay Servant Ministries and… Continue Reading New District Treasurer
2025 District Ministry Shares
Dear Greater Southwest District, I write with a spirit of thanksgiving as I witness what God is doing through you to bless your neighbors near and far. Here are the Greater Southwest District Ministry Shares for 2025, which will be lower this year. I recognize that you are doing your best to grow in love.… Continue Reading 2025 District Ministry Shares
Lay Equalization
We are looking for lay people in the District, especially Youth ages 12-17, interested in attending Annual Conference as Lay Equalization members. Must be a professing member of The UMC and an active member of their church. Please contact Lori Roof at [email protected] by Jan 1, 2025 if you have questions. Download application
Semilla Introduction
Visit semillacentro.org to learn more about this new church plant in Van Buren County.
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!