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Overseas Disciples leader visits Grand Rapids Central Christian

Posted on November 01, 2018

Central Christian Church, Grand Rapids was host this past Sunday to Rev. Mulumba, District Minister of the Kinshasa District, Community of the Disciples of Christ in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Rev. Mulumba extended greetings from the Disciples in his country, with a membership of almost one million in 350 congregations. The Congo Disciples of Christ Church has a long partnership with Michigan Disciples, going back to the first

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Anne McCauslin Retires as STEM Dean

Posted on November 01, 2018

After service since the spring of 2005 as Dean of the Systematic Training for Effective Ministries (STEM), a joint leadership training program of the Christian Church in Michigan and the Michigan Conference of the United Church of Christ, Anne McCauslin retired this past month. "Over those years Anne has touched the lives of many who have served as church leaders and some who are still serving," said Eugene James,

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Regional Board Highlights - October 2019

Posted on October 19, 2018

“Fear is one of the obstacles to effecting and embracing change, often paralyzing the process to achieve needed change,” were the opening words of Regional pastor Eugene James’ report to the board lifting up significant changes that have taken place this year toward strengthening the ministry of the Michigan Disciples Church and its 42 partner congregations. “We aren’t there yet but we are better off financially as of September

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Regional Board Approves UCCR Management of Crystal

Posted on October 19, 2018

With an overwhelming vote of approval last Saturday, October 13, at the Michigan Disciples Regional Board meeting, the Michigan Disciples approved United Camps, Conferences and Retreats (UCCR) becoming managers of Crystal Conference Center. UCCR will formally assume management responsibilities January 1, 2019 for an initial contract of two years with annual renewal options going forward. They will provide onsite management during the Conference Center season April 1 to October

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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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