Monthly News - Michigan Conference of the United Church of Christ

Oct 01, 2025

Monthly Faith Formation Friday Fun Newsletter: September 2025

This September’s Faith Formation Friday Fun newsletter has something for everyone. There is so much happening in the Michigan Conference and so many ways for you and your local church to connect, learn, and grow!

Find out about the Michigan Conference Annual Meeting Workshop offerings, the exciting work of the Mitten Project, online webinars, trainings, resources, and more!!!

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Aug 05, 2025

Monthly Newsletter: August 2025

Money should never be a reason for folks not to attend the Michigan Conference Annual Meeting. If you or your church would like financial assistance, please email Lisa Soulliere at lisa@michucc.org for preapproval of a discounted registration rate no later than August 30, 2025.

This August there is so much happening in the Michigan Conference and so many ways for you and your local church to connect, learn, and grow!

Find out about the Michigan Conference Mitten Project, register for Level 1 Online Media Training, plan for Annual Meeting, serve on the Board of Directors, Make-a-Will Month, and more!!!

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Jul 01, 2025

Monthly Newsletter: July 2025

July 2025 Monthly Newsletter for the Michigan Conference UCC

Dear God, we thank you for the gift of freedom and the courage of all who work towards a united and just society.

Guide us in our efforts to promote peace and understanding among all people.

Amen.

Getting ready for General Synod 35, Online Media Training, Safe Harbor Fund, Summer Youth Event, and MORE!!

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Jun 03, 2025

Monthly Newsletter: June 2025

June 2025 Monthly Newsletter for the Michigan Conference UCC

Includes the CALL TO MEETING for the 2025 Annual Meeting for the Michigan Conference October 3-4, 2025 in Southfield, MI – early bird registration is OPEN

So many wonderful and exciting things are happening in this conference!!

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Apr 01, 2025

Monthly Newsletter: April 2025

April 2025 Monthly Newsletter for the Michigan Conference UCC

Make sure you check out our video learning series, “Church Vitality In the Mitten State” with Rev Dr Lawrence Richardson, Associate Conference Minister for Church Vitality and Transitions.

These 10-15minute videos are perfect to start a meeting or time of devotion for church boards and councils. Plus we are creating 1-2minute SHORTS – reel content for real church

Checkout the latest Leadership Lunch with Lillian Daniel as we discuss practical and personal ways for local churches, clergy, and communities to engage in welcoming our immigrant neighbors.

Registration is open for the 2025 Clergy Retreat, with focus on a week of rest, renewal, and care for our Michigan Conference Clergy May 12 – 15.

Youth can apply now for positions as Ambassadors for our German Partnership and welcome youth from Germany in Summer 2025. *UPDATED DATES*

Association Spring Meetings are on the calendar, and wider-church resources for Earth Day and Love Is Louder are easily accessible.

Because it’s easy to take things seriously during Lent and Easter, our Conference Minister took the opportunity for sacred laughter and holy humor on April Fool’s Day. “Easter Eggs & Christianity: A Problematic History” is both humorous and thought-provoking.

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Mar 04, 2025

Monthly Newsletter: March 2025

March 2025 Monthly Newsletter for the Michigan Conference UCC

Introducing “Church Vitality In the Mitten State” a new video learning series with Rev Lawrence Richardson, Associate Conference Minister for Church Vitality and Transitions

AND

our newest staff member Rev Andrew Warner, Director of Finance and Development

Checkout the latest Leadership Lunch with Lillian Daniel as panelists on Ash Wednesday discuss death, dying, and living well

Registration is now open for the 2025 Clergy Retreat

Youth can apply now for positions as Ambassadors for our German Partnership and welcome youth from Germany in Summer 2025.

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Feb 04, 2025

Monthly Newsletter: February 2025

February 2025 Monthly Newsletter for the Michigan Conference UCC

In the latest Conference Newsletter, Conference Minister Lillian Daniel encourages churches and pastors to engage with culture while following Jesus courageously. As we navigate complex social issues, we are reminded of our duty to stand up for those marginalized in society.

Watch the recording of our Leadership Lunch conversation with Bishop Will Willimon about changing our minds and ministries, and read more about the Winter Youth Retreat, Board of Directors Updates, churches receiving grants for vitality, and MORE…

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Jan 07, 2025

Monthly Newsletter: January 2025

The January 2025 Michigan Conference Newsletter is now available, focusing on vital support for UCC clergy and churches in Michigan.

Highlights include the upcoming event “Wisdom for Wounded Pastors” on January 8, featuring Rev. Carol Howard, and reminder that 2024 Basic Support contributions are due January 10.

This month’s newsletter also provides clergy care dates and important transitions within the conference. Engage with our community to ensure we support our leaders effectively.

Apply for 2025 Michigan Conference UCC Grants and Emergency Assistance HERE

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Nov 05, 2024

Monthly Newsletter: November 2024

November 2024 Monthly Newsletter for the Michigan Conference UCC

This past weekend at our wonderful and well-attended Michigan Conference Annual Meeting, the General Minister and President of our denomination, Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, shared her aspiration for the United Church of Christ to continue to celebrate being a “big tent” with room for a variety of opinions, theological and political. Little did she know that our diversity here in the Michigan Conference extends to some very unusual costumes, which were on hilarious display the night before, as we laughed our way through Halloween, worshipped our way into All Saints Day and now find ourselves here on Election Day.

Annual Meeting Highlights and an invitation to Election Reflection Leadership Lunch.

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Oct 01, 2024