Pastors in the Michigan Mission Center are asked to complete the survey at the link below by Monday, May 18. Please contact Dan Nowiski at dnowiski@cofchrist.org or (989) 5016-1843 with any questions. Thank you for helping us to gather information as congregations adapt to life during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey should only take a few minutes to complete.

cofchristmi.org/pastor-survey

Since in-person gatherings are currently not permitted, the MCP Team will be hosting second quarter pastor meetings via Zoom. There will be two opportunities to connect with us on Sunday, May 17 and two opportunities to connect on Monday, May 18. At this time Apostle Lach Mackay is planning to join us for all four sessions. Please see below and click the link to register for the day and time that is best for you. You will then receive information to connect by phone or computer for that meeting.

These meetings are planned to take place for one hour. We will share the same information at each. Hopefully we will have updated guidance from the First Presidency and State of Michigan regarding the timeline and steps for returning to in-person gatherings and what may be possible for camping and gathering ministries this summer. We will share any information we have and then take time to listen to your questions and receive your feedback and concerns. If you have any immediate needs or would like to submit questions in advance, please contact Dan Nowiski at dnowiski@cofchrist.org or (989) 506-1843 .

All spring congregation conferences (business meetings) should be cancelled or postponed until in-person gatherings are permitted. If there is an immediate need to conduct a conference by phone/internet, please notify Dan Nowiski for requesting permission from the First Presidency and establishing details on meeting rules and procedures.

We look forward to connecting with you during one of the Zoom meetings on May 17 or 18!

Sunday, May 17, 2020 from 1:30-2:30 PM

Sunday, May 17, 2020 from 3:30-4:30 PM

Monday, May 18, 2020 from 9:30-10:30 AM

Monday, May 18, 2020 from 6:30-7:30 PM
 

Community of Christ sent $19,500 in COVID-19 crisis support on 8 May to the states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh in India.
The money from World Church Disaster Relief/Oblation will aid 84 congregations and 2,413 families. Each family will get 10 kilograms (about 22 pounds) of rice, 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of dried legumes known as dal, and two bars of soap. Transportation costs also will be paid.

“This support will provide important assistance to our church members and friends in villages that have suffered economically from the COVID-19 shutdown,” said Field Bishop Mark Euritt.
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Assistance like this is possible because of the ongoing generosity of church members around the world. Thank you for your contributions that uplift the Worth of All Persons and help Abolish Poverty and End Suffering.

www.cofchrist.org/give

Lift Your Voice With the 2020 Virtual Advocacy Summit

Inspire Change in a Time of Social Distancing

You’re invited to attend Bread for the World’s 2020 Virtual Advocacy Summit: Our Faith, Our Future on June 8 and 9. The summit will include both pre-recorded and live sessions.

These are difficult times, but social distancing doesn’t have to leave us sitting on the sidelines. COVID-19 is a hunger crisis and we need your voice to ensure that the most vulnerable here in the United States and abroad receive the nutrition they need to live healthy and fulfilling lives.

During these two days, Bread members from around the country will gather online to worship, participate in advocacy-focused workshops, learn up-to-date legislative priorities, and virtually lobby Congress on hunger and poverty.

Register Today! www.bread.org/advocacy-summit

Other highlights of the 2020 Virtual Advocacy Summit include:
Latino Leaders Convening
Pan African Consultation
A screening of Rick Steves’ “Hunger and Hope: Lessons from Ethiopia and Guatemala” followed by a Q&A session with Rick.

Visit our website for more information about the Advocacy Summit, which will be updated periodically. We hope you will mark your calendars and register today!

In gratitude,
Virtual Advocacy Summit Team
Bread for the World

2020 Summer Youth Camps - Update

Community of Christ has cancelled all large group gatherings through June 30, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional guidance expected in mid-May will inform decisions about camps scheduled for July and the possibility of rescheduling camps later in the summer. Options to reschedule these events at a later date will be considered based on activities permitted and availability of the campground and camp staff.

Camps sponsored for each grade level are listed below. Campers will register by their expected grade in fall 2020. When youth register by June 1, 2020 there is no fee to attend camp. After June 1, 2020 restrictions and fees may apply. Space is limited at camps based on the number of beds and licensing restrictions, so please register as soon as possible to reserve a spot.

Camp dates and locations are available on the Michigan Youth Camps website. 

Questions about Michigan youth camps can be directed to Winnie Johnston, Youth Camp Coordinator. Winnie can be reached by phone at (231) 340-1849.

2020 Family Camps - Update

Community of Christ has cancelled all large group gatherings through June 30, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional guidance expected in mid-May will inform decisions about camps scheduled for July & August. Options to reschedule these events at a later date will be considered based on activities permitted and availability of the campground and camp staff.

Community of Christ members and friends often gather together in fellowship and learning experiences called reunions or family camps. This relaxed and casual atmosphere provides space for spiritual growth, personal discernment, incredible amounts of fun, deeper commitment, new and renewed relationships, and so very much more!

Dates and locations are available on the Family Camps website.

Campground Sales Update - March 2020

A six month listing agreement extension with Michigan Whitetail Properties, LLC was entered into effective December 22, 2019 to market and sell the Woodlands with an asking price of $1,250,000. The realtor has reported on marketing efforts, inquiries about the listing, and parties visiting the property. No offers for purchase of the property have been received. Ongoing dialogue and exploration will continue to determine how to best market the property and accomplish a sale after the expiration of the current listing agreement on June 21, 2020.

Additional information about the campground sales process and previous updates can be found online at CofChristMI.org/campground-sales.

Members of the World Church Finance Board approved the Fiscal Year 2019 Audit on 30 April. It is now available online. www.cofchrist.org/common/cms/resources/Documents/FY19-CofC-Audit-Report.pdf