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Crystal Lodging Available May 3-4 for Regional Assembly

Posted on April 16, 2019

BREAKING NEWS: Crystal Conference Center will be available for lodging May 3 and May 4 for Michigan Disciples Regional Assembly! Yes, thanks to our new Crystal managers, UCCR, and the efforts of Site Director Eric Strommer and COO Kent Shelby, you have the option to stay at Crystal for two nights during the Regional Assembly at nearby Blaine Christian Church. There won’t be any meal service and you’ll have

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Register Now for Michigan Disciples Regional Assembly

Posted on April 03, 2019

Dr. Ron Allen, dynamic preacher, author and internationally recognized leader of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), will be the keynote preacher at the Michigan Disciples Regional Assembly on May 4 at the Blaine Christian Church, Arcadia, Michigan. "Harmony in the Body of Christ" (1 Cor. 1:10) is the theme of the one day Assembly that begins at 9:00 am with opening worship at 10:00 am. Online Registration is

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Call for Support of our Battle Creek Congregation #WeAreFamilyFundDrive

Posted on February 19, 2019

This is a moment when we as Michigan Disciples and friends are called to be community … family! The leadership of the Michigan Disciples region has approved a special #WeAreFamily online fund drive with 100% of donations going to help our Battle Creek congregation and pastor. We INVITE YOU to join the effort. The goal is $10,000 with $3,000 going to the pastor for personal losses. DONATE NOW -

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Eric Strommer named Crystal Site Director

Posted on February 13, 2019

“It is with great delight that we announce the hiring of Eric Strommer as our Site Director at Crystal Conference Center,” stated Stewart Halstead, Director of Human Resources of United Camps Conferences and Retreats (UCCR). Strommer comes with extended experience in the inaugural season of UCCR operating Crystal Conference Center. His relationship with Crystal dates back more than 15 years as a camp counselor and medical officer. He became

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Michigan Regional Assembly Relocated to Blaine Christian

Posted on January 23, 2019

Blaine Christian Church, Arcadia, just a few miles from Crystal Conference Center, is the new location for our 2019 Michigan Disciples Regional Assembly, on May 4. The assembly was originally set for First Christian, Traverse City. The planning committee under the leadership of Dr. Arnold E. Lakes, are making plans for an inspiring time of celebration as well as hearing the good news of our regional work and witness.

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