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Help us say Thanks to Brenda Murphy on her Retirement

Posted on September 18, 2018

Send a word of thanks Participate in a Love Gift for presentation in October Dear friends of the Michigan Region and Crystal Conference Center:         Last month, our Camp Site Director at the Crystal Conference Center, Brenda Murphy announced her retirement after 32 years. At the Regional Board Meeting on October 13, the Crystal Commission and members of the Regional Board plan to honor Brenda and her husband Dick with

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Preaching Camp Focus on Revelation

Posted on August 30, 2018

"Preaching in Conversation with the Book of Revelation," is the theme of this year's Michigan Disciples Preaching Camp led by Dr. Ron Allen of Christian Theological Seminary.  The September 10-12 gathering will be at the St Francis Retreat Center, Dewitt MI. ONLINE REGISTRATION is now available at the michigandisciples.org website, COST: $150 - includes overnight lodging and meals              $100 - commuter includes meals Support for this continuing education

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Position open for Disciples Men Director

Posted on August 26, 2018

The Office of Disciples Men has posted a position description for Director of Disciples Men.  The Director of Disciples Men shall be the Disciples Home Missions (DHM) leader and liaison with the General Conference of Disciples Men (GCDM). The position offers guidance and leadership in collaboration with the Disciples Men. This is a part-time position, approximately 40-45 hours per month. A complete Job description is attached to this web

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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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