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Metropolitan UMC Online Concerts in May
Great music continues online! Enjoy new and encore music online each week while you bid on creative and useful items. All for a great cause! 5 PM, every Tuesday in May All proceeds support Metro UMC Ministry & Outreach programs.
Mission U Spiritual Growth Study
The Mission u Team is providing a video spiritual growth study on the 2020 Mission u topic: Finding Peace in an Anxious World Finding Peace in an Anxious World Featuring Rev. Dr. Devon Herrell, study leader There will be four (4) weekly video sessions on Tuesdays, beginning May 12, 2020 through June 2, 2020, and… Continue Reading Mission U Spiritual Growth Study
Lay Servant Ministries – updated Spring and Summer 2020
SPRING REGISTRATION The previously published GDD course offerings have been updated and rescheduled in response to the continuing adjustments to the way we church, plan, and study. To view the new schedule and download the updated PDF registration form, please go here.
Engage Your Ministry. Expand Your Mission.
As soon as the church doors open, it’s going to get busy really fast as people plan for fall. Aaron Harris, the United Methodist Publishing House Amplify Director, had originally planned to attend the Michigan Annual Conference in Traverse City this May and rent a small space to offer live demos of a new multi-media… Continue Reading Engage Your Ministry. Expand Your Mission.
GDD Social Media News
The Marketing & Communications Ministry is the official communication arm of the Greater Detroit District. We follow the same content submission guidelines as the Michigan Area Conference of The United Methodist Church. District News—website, eNewsletter and social media—exist to share information on behalf of the conference and district in support of equipping local churches for… Continue Reading GDD Social Media News
Payroll Protection Plan Information
The CARES Act was recently passed by Congress and signed by the President. In case you are seeking to apply for a loan under this program, please heed the following suggestions offered by Bishop Bard and his office for your information. These suggestions will help you navigate the United Methodist Disciplinary provisions and hopefully… Continue Reading Payroll Protection Plan Information
Bishop’s Appeal Regarding COVID-19 — March 23, 2020 update
Dear Friends in Christ, what a difference a few days or even a few hours make in the midst of a crisis. Last Saturday, we gathered as an Annual Conference at Albion College, to take significant action for our denomination, today such an in-person gathering would not be permitted, as our Governor has banned all… Continue Reading Bishop’s Appeal Regarding COVID-19 — March 23, 2020 update
Disaster Response Webinar – Greater Detroit District – Jan 2020
Does your church have an Emergency Disaster Plan? If the answer is “No”, let the MI UMC help you pull the puzzle pieces together. January 11, 2020 the district showcased a live webinar to encourage church leaders to design a disaster response plan and create a team for each church in the district to respond… Continue Reading Disaster Response Webinar – Greater Detroit District – Jan 2020