Making Meaning – Memory Makers
You’re warmly invited to join our next Zoom gathering on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 12:00pm (ET)/11:00am (CT) where we will welcome Rev. Dr. Tanya Eustace Campen as our special guest speaker! Dr. Campen will lead us into Chapter 5 of her book Holy Work with Children, focusing on Memory Makers—how children remember what they have experienced and learned […]
Rev. Kathy Renewal Leave
Friends,This year, I have an opportunity to take a renewal leave for the purpose of study, renewal, and spiritual growth. I will be on vacation and leave starting on July 29. During my renewal leave, I will be investing in my spiritual growth (reading, journaling, spiritual practices), continuing my study toward an MBA in Nonprofit […]
New Team Approach for Children's Ministry in Michigan
In 2023, the Michigan Conference underwent a significant staffing restructure. The “expert” based program staff positions were eliminated (including the former Children’s Initiatives Coordinator), and the conference shifted to a new connectional ministries “generalists” staff team model. Over the past 10 months, I have been gathering feedback and insight with the guidance of an advisory […]