Dear Colleagues,

Our 2026 Annual Meeting is just around the corner. Our Annual Meeting of the Michigan Conference United Church of Christ will be held on Friday and Saturday, October 2nd and 3rd, 2026 with a focus on justice and vitality. It will be held at First Congregational Church UCC of Grand Blanc.

Our Annual Meeting will kick off on Friday morning with workshops.  In the afternoon, more workshops will be offered, along with a plenary session by the Colossian Forum. Friday evening will feature an ecumenical panel discussion facilitated by our Conference Minister, Rev Dr Lillian Daniel. Saturday will include hearings for resolutions, worship, and a session with our keynote speaker, Rev. Michael Neuroth from the UCC Office of Public Policy and Advocacy in Washington DC. Rev Neuroth will also take part in the panel discussion on Friday evening.

For those arriving on Thursday, we will have a mixer at the People’s Church of Flint from 6-8 pm. Like last year, our two days together will be full and will include vendor tables, childcare, and time for relaxation and fun. Registration forms will be available soon. Be sure to note the early bird rate. Several lodging options will be available.

We hope you will find time to connect, share stories, and inspire one another. As we come together, I hope you will be reminded once again how important our covenant is to one another. Our hope is that the information and energy shared will help you grasp the power ofGod within our communities to drive change, even in the face of uncertainty, injustice, and conflict. We’re sure you will be encouraged, enlivened, and strengthened for the challenging journey of ministry that lies ahead.

“Some trust in chariots, some trust in horses, but we trust in the Lord our God.”
(Psalm 20:7)

See you in October!

Blessings,

Rev. Dr. Diane Baker

Moderator, Michigan Conference UCC

Senior Pastor, Bethel UCC Waterford

Antoinette McGarvin

Secretary, Board of Directors

Michigan Conference UCC

Registration will be available soon!