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Brenda Murphy to Retire as Crystal Conference Center Director

Posted on August 15, 2018

Brenda Brooks-Murphy, camp manager at Crystal Conference Center on Crystal Lake, Frankfort, Michigan, has announced her retirement as of the end of the 2018 camping season. In her letter of retirement, Murphy reflected, “For the past 32 years, the opportunity of working in the Outdoor Ministries program of Camp Crystal has enriched my life immeasurably.” She noted, “The memories of camp and the friends we have made here will,

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Prayer Request for children and parents facing separation

Posted on June 19, 2018

Eugene James, Regional Minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Michigan Region today sent a prayer request to Michigan Disciples out of concern for the children and parents facing separation on the southern border of the U.S. Here is the text of the message he sent: The separating of children from their parents at the U.S. / Mexico border by agents of the United States government is deplorable.

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Camp Crystal Discount Deadline April 15

Posted on April 08, 2018

Parents, grandparents, family, friends, you have until April 15 to register your children, youth or family for an exciting and faith inspiring time at Camp Crystal at DISCOUNTED PRICES! Registration fees increase by 10+% Sunday 4/15.  We've made it easy for you to sign campers up by doing it online 24/7! Get the details by going to our Crystal Conference Center website, www.crystalconferencecenter.org. While there visit the Rental webpage

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Summer Mission Trips to Rippling Hope

Posted on April 03, 2018

MAKE IT EPIC - Summer Service Projects Rippling Hope Detroit is seeking highly motivated groups of youth and adults for 2018 service project opportunities in partnership with 55 block clubs and neighborhood organizations. Our neighbors are counting on you to stand and serve alongside them in our journey to connect communities, channel hope and change lives together. SIGN UP NOW - Go to "Volunteer Info Page" CONTACT US carl@ripplinghope.org

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Easter Special Offering Connects & Calls People Together

Posted on March 28, 2018

Easter special offering connects, calls Disciples together In nearly every corner of the world, Disciples are making a difference. Congregations, groups, and individuals all across the U.S. and Canada, and their mission partners around the globe, are bringing wholeness to their communities. We serve meals to local homeless populations, tutor students after school, and speak out on issues impacting our neighborhoods. We look for ways to partner with local

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