“MESSAGE”
Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3, 2020
Kirtland Community of Christ, 9017 Chillicothe Rd, Kirtland, OH 44094
Donations will be appreciated to cover the costs of materials, facility rental, and Saturday lunch. All other meals, housing, and transportation will be the responsibility of participants. Please register online or print & submit a paper registration form if you plan to attend any portion of the conference so adequate food and materials can be prepared.
Registration will be limited to 150 people. The event will be advertised beyond the Michigan Mission Center if space is available after December 31, 2019. Bus transportation with stops in Gladwin, Bay City, and Brighton is being planned for $60 per person. The bus will travel to the Red Roof Inn in Willoughby, OH where rooms are available for $69.99 + tax per night.
Michigan Mission Center members may apply for up to $250 to help cover the costs of travel, lodging, and meals for this field level experience. Reimbursements will be provided upon submission of receipts.
See the full schedule and find registration and bus information online.
Apostle Lach Mackay approved the recommendation of the Allegan Congregation to disorganize (close) effective Dec. 31, 2019. Many thanks and much appreciation is given for all who have offered ministry and led mission over the years in and through the congregation.
Congregation members provided recommendations for distributing remaining cash assets to support mission center ministries, the Spectacular delegation, youth camp ministries, Journey House Campus Ministry Center, South Bend Community of Christ, Grand Valley Community of Christ, and Bridge of Hope Tithes. The generosity of the congregation will continue to bless ministries and the mission of the church both locally and globally.
Your prayerful support of members who have transitioned to other congregations to continue their discipleship is appreciated.
Abolish Poverty, End Suffering
Open Table
Congregations are encouraged to consider using the Open Table model for building relationships with people seeking to transform their lives from poverty to relationship in and with the community.
Open Table’s faith-based model draws together the community and relationship life of congregations around the country. It provides technical support, training, structure, process.
Each Table is composed of a group of volunteers that make a year-long commitment to act–through relationship—as a team of life specialists, encouragers, and advocates. Over the course of a year, the Table works together to set goals, foster accountability, and implement a plan to create change.
Table members invest what they have learned on their life journeys and connect to their personal networks in their congregations and community to bring skill building, services and door opening to the plan.
2020 Faith Climate Action Week Kits are now available! These kits contain all the resources needed to put your congregation's love for the earth into action during Interfaith Power & Light's Faith Climate Action Week, April 17 – 26.
Faith Climate Action Week is IPL's annual program of climate-themed worship services and sermons that spans ten days of activities in celebration of Earth Month. This is IPL's premier event to create a mass movement of people of faith making the moral call for climate action. This year's Faith Climate Action Week theme, "Love Made Visible" is partially inspired by 19th century Lebanese-American poet Kahlil Gibran who said, "Work is love made visible". IPL invites your congregation to make their love visible by engaging in Sacred Activism to protect the people we love and care about who are most impacted by climate change.
The kit includes a Sacred Activism Guide on the importance of people of faith taking part in civic engagement, plus suggestions and tips for activism challenges including planning a prayer vigil, taking part in a rally or march, conducting a voter registration drive in conjunction with your local election officials, and more. Use the Sacred Activism Art Guide included in the kit to create eye-catching banners, placards, street paintings, and more with faith-based messaging.
Collect pledges to vote with the climate in mind using the provided printed Faith Climate Voter Pledge postcards and stickers for all who pledge. The kit also includes a "For Love of Trees" booklet with a tree planting ceremony, blessing, music, poem, and more.
This Earth Day let's joyfully do the sacred work of making the moral call for climate action.
Blessings,
Rev. Susan Hendershot
President
Interfaith Power & Light
Peace Club Resources Available
The Young Peacemakers' Club Handbook and other helpful resources are available to help you launch your local Peace Club. Thanks to Andi Melham, director of Children's Peace Center and our Spring Conference guest, for the free materials!
We hope to have peace clubs ready for youth campers soon after they return from camp this summer. This will maintain their new friendships and connection to Community of Christ. Contact Erica Nye at erica@cofchristmi.org for resources.
Disciple Development
Disciple Development Funding Available
2018 Disciple Development Fund (DDF) Guidelines for individual requests are as follows:
Eligibility:
All Community of Christ members within the Michigan Mission Center shall be eligible to apply for financial assistance from the Disciple Development Fund. Any costs for tuition, registration (including meals and lodging), books, materials, travel expenses, or other fees associated with a disciple development experience sponsored or authorized by Community of Christ or its affiliates and partners are eligible for reimbursement within the limits set forth below.
Application & Selection:
An individual shall submit an application for funding assistance to the DDF Committee detailing the experience she/he will be attending, the costs of the experience, funding received from other sources, and the amount of funding requested from the DDF. An individual may apply for funding in multiple categories. Requests will be considered in the order they are received. The following limits will apply to funding requests.
An individual may receive up to:
A – $1,000 within one academic year for costs associated with Community of Christ Seminary courses.
B – $250 for each Community of Christ World, USA, or Field conference, retreat, training, or other experience.
C – $50 for each Michigan Mission Center conference, retreat, training, or other experience.
D – $50 for each Temple School course.
E – $500 for each disciple development experience sponsored by a Community of Christ affiliate or partner as approved by the mission center officers.
Enrollment Information for the eLearning Class Introduction to Pastor.
The following credit class will open for a limited enrollment December 16-Jan. 10:
• Introduction to Pastor: 6-weeks, Jan. 11-Feb. 21 ($25)
Class fees can be paid via PayPal or check.
To enroll, go to developmetrics.org and click on the "USA Registration Form" starting December 16.
Child Protection Training
All staff and volunteers working with children and youth during Community of Christ activities are required to be registered children and youth workers. Completion of the two hour child protection training is a required step in the registration process. Find out more online about Community of Christ Child Protection principles and policies.
If you would like to attend or host a child protection training, please contact Dan Nowiski at dnowiski@cofchrist.org.
The following credit classes will open for a limited enrollment December 16-Jan. 10:
• Introduction to Priesthood (MP300): 8-weeks, Jan. 11-March 6 ($25)
• Ministry of the Deacon (MP302): 6-weeks, Jan. 11-Feb. 21 ($25)
• Ministry of the High Priest (MP307): 8-weeks, Jan. 11-March 6 ($25)
Class fees can be paid via PayPal or check. Though not required, you can choose to purchase the booklet for this class in PDF format through Herald House. The elearning class has the most up-to-date version of this booklet, but it will not be available to you soon after the class ends.
To enroll, go to developmetrics.org and click on the "USA Registration Form" starting December 16.
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.
Senior High Camps (Grades 10, 11, 12, Just Graduated)
June 20-26 at Sanford – Director Ben Crowley
June 27-July 3 at Park of the Pines – Director Jamie Lis
July 5-11 at Blue Water – Director Rich Allen
Junior High Camps (Grades 7, 8, 9)
July 12-18 at Blue Water – Director Shannon Mueller
July 19-25 at Sanford – Director Amber Billman
July 19-25 at Park of the Pines – Director Megan Hacker
Junior Camps (Grades 3, 4, 5, 6)
June 21-25 at Blue Water – Director Alley Lentz
July 5-9 at Park of the Pines – Director Falissa Richter
July 11-15 at Sanford (Late Junior – Grades 5,6) – Director Lisa Moler
July 15-18 at Sanford (Early Junior – Grades 2,3,4) – Director Lisa Moler
Blue Water Campground – 7291 County Farm Rd, Lexington, MI 48450
Park of the Pines – 4094 Beach Rd, Boyne City, MI 49712
Sanford Campground – 3500 N West River Rd, Sanford, MI 48657
Questions about Michigan youth camps can be directed to Winnie Johnston, Youth Camp Coordinator. Winnie can be reached by phone at (231) 340-1849.
There will be a planning meeting for the 2020 Reunion at Blue Water Campground on Sunday, Jan. 12 at Lapeer Community of Christ (2062 W Oregon Rd, Lapeer, MI 48466) starting at 3:00pm. The reunion will take place June 27 - July 4. Please contact Tim Ross at uofmtim@gmail.com if you are unable to attend and would like to share thoughts or get more information.
Park of the Pines Reunion Planning Meeting
There will be a planning meeting for the Park of the Pines Reunion after the Park of the Pines Board meeting on Saturday, January 18th. We will begin approximately at 3:30p after the board meeting concludes.
The reunion will take place July 10-17, 2020. Park of the Pines is celebrating 100 years in 2020, so please mark your calendars and plan to attend. If you are interested in helping plan this event, please plan to attend our first meeting on January 18th. If you are not able to come but would like to be on the planning committee please contact Ruth Whte at (231) 409-5173 or rmarshwhite1@charter.net.
Young Adult Camp 2020
Summer camp for young adults ages 18-30.
This is an event held at Blue Water Campground, Lexington, Michigan, USA. It is open to young adults throughout the Michigan Mission Center and Canada East Mission Centre.
Enjoy amazing fellowship, team building and leadership training as well as theological and spiritual exploration. Identify and develop spiritual gifts. Campfires, service projects, recreation and more.
Registrants must be a minimum of one year out of high school and at least 18 years of age to register. Registrants may not dual register for Senior High Camp and Young Adult Camp. Financial support available, suggested donation $60 USD.
If you are interested in serving as an aquatic supervisor (lifeguard) for Community of Christ summer camps in 2020, please contact Winnie Johnston at winnie@cofchristmi.org (231) 340-1849. Individuals must be 18 years or older by the date of camp. Funds are available to cover the costs for training/certification of those who agree to volunteer at one or more camps.
Senior High Retreat @ Blue Water
A retreat for youth in grades 9-12 will be held at Blue Water Campground on Jan 11 – 12, 2020. This retreat will be planned and staffed by people who serve at Blue Water, Park of the Pines, and Sanford youth camps. We will be funding this retreat using the generosity model, so there will be no upfront cost to attend. Financial donations can be made online or at the retreat. This retreat will run simultaneously with the Blue Water Congregation’s Winter Gathering. All are welcome. Gathering and retreat updates can be found on the BWC Facebook Page or by contacting any of the mission center senior high camp directors.
Rich Allen – (517) 648-5075
Jamie Lis – (989) 657-3035
Ben Crowley – (517) 206-0206
The Journey House offers community-based student living for up to twelve residents at 1628 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. The facility is a substance free environment with flexible leases available starting at $399/month. Stop by for a tour of Journey House! For an appointment or any questions, call (517) 337-1845 or e-mail johousecmc@gmail.com.
The annual retreat for high school students hosted at Journey House in East Lansing will take place Dec. 29-31, 2017. Students can arrive on Friday evening or Saturday morning and stay until noon on Sunday. A tour of the Michigan State University campus, games, and new years festivities will be planned throughout the weekend. This is a wonderful opportunity for high school students to get a glimpse of college life and build relationships with peers and current college students. The weekend is free and all meals are provided. Space is limited so, please contact Journey House ASAP at (517) 337-1845 or johousecmc@gmail.com to reserve your spot!
Next Meeting Date: Tuesday, Jan. 21
Time: 6:30pm
Location: TBD
Officers: President - Dave Caceres, VIce President - Carole Dudley, Secretary - Richard Hawks, Financial Officer - Jack Benac
Journey House Spring Semester Events
Sunday Dinners @ Journey House starting about 7:00pm.
Homemade meals provided by the East Lansing Community of Christ following the 6:00pm worship experience.
Taco Mondays @ Journey House from 6:00-7:30pm.
Please join us as we share a taco themed meal together. All are welcome. If you would like to volunteer one evening to prepare the meal contact us at johousecmc@gmail.com. Desserts and or additionals food items are encouraged, feel free to just bring them along
Pasta Wednesdays @ Journey House from 6:00-7:30pm.
Please join us as we share a pasta themed meal together. All are welcome. If you would like to volunteer one evening to prepare the meal contact us at johousecmc@gmail.com. Desserts and or additionals food items are encouraged, feel free to just bring them along
Thursday Lunches @ the MSU International Center from 11:30 –1:30 pm.
You are welcome to join us at the MSU International Center food court and eat and share with us. Look for 1-2 tables with a “Journey House” sign. If needed, we will buy lunch for you and your friends and look forward to seeing you!
Guitar Class @ Journey House - Day & Time TBD.
Contact Richard Hawks at (517) 230-3925 or r.hawks@comcast.net for more information.
Check out the Journey House website www.JourneyHouseLiving.org for calendar updates, contact information, and additional details.
Annual Journey House Valentine Banquet
Our Annual Journey House Campus Ministries Valentine Fundraiser Banquet is set for Saturday, February 15th, 2020 from 5pm-7pm at Capital Community of Christ, 1514 W. Miller Rd, Lansing, MI. Please contact us at johousecmc@gmail.com or call us at 517-337-1845 if you have potential silent auction item to donate or if you have a talent you'd like to share during the pre-dinner festivities. A free-will love offering will be collected at the dinner as well. Donations of food for the Valentine potluck themed meal are also welcome. Save the date and bring your friends. All are Welcome!
Support with Kroger Community Rewards
If you have a Kroger Plus Card, you can enroll in the Kroger Community Rewards program and select Journey House to receive a contribution based on your purchases. The organization number for Journey House is PR313. Find out more and link your card to support Journey House here: www.kroger.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow/
If you have a Kroger Plus Card, you can enroll in the Kroger Community Rewards program and select Journey House to receive a contribution based on your purchases. The organization number for Journey House is PR313. Find out more and link your card to support Journey House here: www.kroger.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow/
Upcoming Journey House Fundraisers
Valentine Banquet at Capital Community of Christ - Saturday, February 15th, 2020 at 6pm
Re-Dedication Service at Journey House - Sunday, April 26th, 2020 time TBD
View our Google Calendar for more event details at JourneyHouseLiving.org. If you have questions contact us at johousecmc@gmail.com or call (517) 337-1845.
Journey to Freedom Campaign
As we enter our 20th year at Journey House Campus Ministry Center we are launching a one year fundraising initiative to pay off the mortgage on the house. Throughout the year we plan to host a variety of events and celebrations starting with a 20th Anniversary Benefit Dinner to celebrate our Journey House alumni and ever faithful supporters. The Dinner will be held at the University Club of Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI on Saturday, April 27th, 2019. Tickets will be $50 per person with a 5:30pm arrival time and dinner being served at 6pm. Please click the link below to update your contact information if you would like an invitation sent to you and to be informed of future events. Our culminating event will be a Re-dedication Service 20 years after the original Dedication Service that was held on April 30th, 2000. The Re-dedication Service will be held on Sunday, April 26th, 2020 (time to be determined). Please keep us in your prayers as we step out in faith on this huge undertaking. Any inquiries you may have can be sent to johousecmc@gmail.com. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBIaspuvLh0p451x7-Y0J2mN2yfNhZJ_MnwS_XyUg0jjFmMg/viewform
As we enter our 20th year at Journey House Campus Ministry Center we are launching a one year fundraising initiative to pay off the mortgage on the house. Throughout the year we plan to host a variety of events and celebrations starting with a 20th Anniversary Benefit Dinner to celebrate our Journey House alumni and ever faithful supporters.
Please click the link below to update your contact information if you would like an invitation sent to you and to be informed of future events. Our culminating event will be a Re-dedication Service 20 years after the original Dedication Service that was held on April 30th, 2000. The Re-dedication Service will be held on Sunday, April 26th, 2020 (time to be determined). Please keep us in your prayers as we step out in faith on this huge undertaking. Any inquiries you may have can be sent to johousecmc@gmail.com.
Pizza Church for all ages takes place on Wednesdays at 6:00pm at Detroit Hope (16621 Lahser Rd, Detroit, MI 48219). Join us for worship, food, and relationship building! Small group worship is held at Detroit Hope on Sundays at 11:30am.
Detroit Hope is currently not accepting donations of food, clothing, or other items. Thanks to all who have supported these ministers in the past!
Mission center officers are administering the Detroit Hope Emerging Congregation at this time. Please contact Dan Nowiski if you have any questions or would like to be involved with this ministry.
The Detroit Hope congregation is now partnering with Brightmoor Connection. This non-profit organization is leasing space in the church facility to provide a food pantry and clothing to community members who are in need. It is exciting to have a new partner helping to achieve our mission and share in the expenses for maintaining our building.
Campground News
Campground Sales Update - November 2019
A one year listing agreement with Michigan Whitetail Properties, LLC was entered into on December 22, 2018 to market and sell the Woodlands with an asking price of $1,425,000. The realtor has reported on marketing efforts, inquiries about the listing, and parties visiting the property. The sales team authorized a reduction of the asking price to $1,250,000 effective September 17, 2019. Most recently the realtor has reported that three parties are expressing serious interest. No offers for purchase of the property have been received.
Contacts with the State of Michigan have yielded no interest in purchasing the property. The sales team has had initial dialogue about splitting the property into smaller parcels or selling by auction. At this time it is believed that selling the entire property via real estate listing will produce the highest value. Ongoing dialogue and exploration will continue to determine how to best market the property after the expiration of the current listing agreement on December 21, 2019.
Additional information about the campground sales process and previous updates can be found online at CofChristMI.org/campground-sales.
Next Meeting: Sunday, January 26 at 4:00pm at Lapeer Community of Christ.
2019 Officers: President - Rick Herr, Vice President - Tom Banks, Secretary - Darrell Bechtel,
Financial Officer - Jessica Montague
Friends of Blue Water
If you enjoy the beauty of the grounds, if you have fond memories of events, or if worshipful services have stirred your heart, consider joining Friends of Blue Water. Friends of Blue Water are individuals who desire to help improve Blue Water Campground by choosing to make an annual donation. Any size donation will be gratefully accepted but is suggested at $250 per year. The funds will be used for various projects to improve the appearance and functionality of the campground.
Donations can be placed in weekly offering envelopes by writing Friends of Blue Water on the campground line or by check indicating Friends of Blue Water and mailed directly to Jessica Montague, Mission Center Financial Officer, at 1322 Pinehurst Ave, Flint, MI 48507. Together we will take the vibrant and dynamic activities of Blue Water into the future. Thank you for your consideration of Blue Water Campground!
Park of the Pines4094 Springwater Beach Rd., Boyne City, MI 49712
Park of the Pines Board
Next Meeting: Saturday, January 18 at 10:00am at Park of the Pines
2019 Officers: President- Roger Elkins, Vice President - Darrin Carter, Secretary - Deb Buehner,
Financial Officer - Cathy Hopkins
Park of the Pines Endowment Fund
Church members and friends can make contributions to the Park of the Pines Endowment Fund! The earnings from the endowment fund will be used to supplement the operating fund budget of Park of the Pines. Those wishing to make a contribution may make their check payable to Park of the Pines and write Endowment Fund on the memo line of the check. Then mail to: Cathy Hopkins, 5679 Exodus, Traverse City, MI 49784.
Next Meeting: Friday, January 17 at Park of the Pines
2019 Officers: President - Carla Parkes, Vice President - Linda Shindler, Secretary - Roger Elkins
Financial Officer - Cathy Hopkins
Sanford3500 West River Dr., Sanford, MI 48657
Sanford Campground Board
Next meeting: Monday, January 13 at 7:00pm at TBD
2019 Officers: President - Dana Thering, Vice President - Richard Hamilton, Secretary - Mary Jane Miller,
Financial Officer - Jack Tigner
Fundraiser Dinners for Sanford Campground
Rescheduled to Saturday, January 18 from 5-7pm
Summer Cookout at Farwell Community of Christ (484 E Main St, Farwell, MI 48622)
Come for a little summer fun in January! All proceeds benefiting Sanford Campground. Cost is your generous donation. Come for great fellowship and a great cause! Hope to see you there! www.facebook.com/events/462163741402648/
Upcoming Dinners:
Feb. 7 at Coleman Community of Christ
Mar. 6 at Bay City Community of Christ
The Woodlands318 S. Sage Lake Rd.Hale, MI 48739
The Woodlands Board
Next meeting: Sunday, Jan. 19 at 2:30pm via conference call
2019 Officers: President - Tim Ross, Vice President - Tom Banks, Secretary - Kathy Erwin,
Financial Officer - Ervin Haley
Massey Ferguson 230 Tractor For Sale
The Woodlands Board is selling a Massey Ferguson 230 Tractor.
Gas engine
Wide front
Power steering
3 point hitch
Tires-excellent condition
New in 2019- clutch
950 amp battery
Starter reworked
Low hours
Good solid tractor
Contact Ervin Haley at (989) 678-4291 or ehaley@airadv.net to make an offer or ask for additional information.
World Church News
Epiphany & Racial Justice Sunday
Epiphany—Light to See What We Must See
Katie Harmon-McLaughlin, director of Spiritual Formation Ministries
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” —Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We yearn for and resist the light of God’s presence. Where will that brightest star lead us? Are we willing to undertake a journey of transformation for the sake of the peaceable kin-dom? What will the light reveal in us as it stretches over the horizon? What will we finally see that prompts justice to be done?
This year, we celebrate Epiphany with an intentional two-week focus on racial justice leading to Racial Justice Sunday. (You can find the worship materials online at www.CofChrist.org/worship-resources-19-january-2020). Racial Justice Sunday is practiced ecumenically, but in Community of Christ it originated in World Conference Resolution 1200 adopted April 12, 1988:
Whereas, All people are created in God’s image and are accepted as people of worth under God’s image and … under God’s grace; and
Whereas, Community of Christ has adopted legislation taking a stand against racism and prejudice for the past 100 years; yet, the issue is one that is still pertinent to our time and purpose; and
Whereas, The promotion of peace within the heart of the individual, the church, and all nations is greatly affected by our lack of understanding regarding prejudice and racism; therefore, be it
Resolved, That an appropriate task force be organized by the World Church to study the issues of prejudice and racism and develop an annotated bibliography of resources which could be a guide for members, their congregations, and/or jurisdictions to help them facilitate a broadening of their understanding of prejudice and racism and encourage them to take more effective action in addressing this problem individually and collectively; and be it further
Resolved, That the First Presidency declare an annual day of fasting and prayer regarding an awareness of our need to address the issues of prejudice and racism on a personal, church, and world level.
While we celebrate the progress made, we also confess that people across the globe are still oppressed, marginalized, and killed because of the color of their skin. May the light of Epiphany, the light of Christ, reveal what we must see. May we listen with humility, compassion, and curiosity to the stories of others, to hear what we must hear. May we discern God’s invitation to reconciliation and healing. May the light increase within us until all is illumined and restored, and the peaceable kin-dom of justice and love is experienced by everyone at last.
In the December 2019 financial update the Presiding Bishopric shared details about the church’s current economic situation and other information from the 7 December meeting of the World Church Finance Board. The next financial board report will be in May 2020.
Learn more at www.cofchrist.org/financial-updates.
• Read the full report.
• Review the Q&A document.
Reunion Resources for 2020
Community of Christ members and friends often gather in fellowship and learning experiences called reunion or family camp. This relaxed and casual atmosphere provides space for spiritual growth, personal discernment, incredible amounts of fun, deeper commitment, new and renewed relationships, and so much more!
In 2020 we continue our journey with the theme “Living Jesus…Living Peace.” Plan now to join a camp to explore the question, “Why Jesus, Why Now?”. Walk the road to Emmaus again and live into the gospel stories of Jesus’ life.
Recent and ongoing conversations with current reunion directors have helped to shape our experiences. Direct suggestions, ideas, comments, and questions regarding reunion resources to Susan Naylor (snaylor@cofchrist.org), 2020 Reunion project coordinator.
2020 Theme: “Living Jesus…Living Peace”
Daily Themes
• On the Way
• Living Jesus Today
• The Audacity of Shalom
• Toward the Peaceful One
• Living Hope
Learn more at www.cofchrist.org/reunion-resources-2020
Congregation News
Board Games & Baked Potatoes @ Otter Lake
Board games and baked potatoes!
Friday, January 17, 2020 at 6 PM
Otter Lake Community of Christ, 4469 Otter Lake Rd, Otter Lake, Michigan 48464
Come join us to play board games and share in a baked potato bar! We would love to see you, and please bring your favorite board game and a baked potato topping if you’re able!
The Cornish House is a ministry of the Ann Arbor Congregation providing housing for individuals and their friends or family members receiving medical care at the University of Michigan health system. Address: 514 W. Jefferson, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Contact: Sharon Noffsinger at noff@umich.edu or 734-645-7967 with any questions or to ask about availability. The Cornish House is not handicap accessible. There are three bedrooms available (two rooms have two single beds and one room has one bed). A bathroom is available on the second floor with a stall shower. The first floor has a kitchen with usual appliances including microwave, coffee maker, and toaster and fully furnished dining and living rooms. There is no food provided at the house, no laundry, no Wi-Fi or cable TV connection. Visitors can park in the driveway between the church and house. All linens are provided.
The Cornish House is a ministry of the Ann Arbor Congregation providing housing for individuals and their friends or family members receiving medical care at the University of Michigan health system.
Address: 514 W. Jefferson, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Contact: Sharon Noffsinger at noff@umich.edu or 734-645-7967 with any questions or to ask about availability.
The Cornish House is not handicap accessible. There are three bedrooms available (two rooms have two single beds and one room has one bed). A bathroom is available on the second floor with a stall shower. The first floor has a kitchen with usual appliances including microwave, coffee maker, and toaster and fully furnished dining and living rooms. There is no food provided at the house, no laundry, no Wi-Fi or cable TV connection. Visitors can park in the driveway between the church and house. All linens are provided.
Interim Northview Location
Mark your calendar now for the Farwell Community of Christ's Annual Christmas Bazaar! 20% of All proceeds will be donated to Harley Jean Crawford! The Annual Farwell Community of Christ Christmas Bazaar is scheduled for Saturday, November 11th. Come and enjoy a nice selection of baked goods, candies, crafts, quilts and gift items from 9 am to 3 pm. A soup and salad buffet will also be available for your generous donation from 11 am to 1 pm. See flyer at the following link for additional information: drive.google.com/open
Northview Community of Christ is currently meeting on Sundays at 1120 4 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. Worship takes place at 9:45am and Sunday School at 11:00am. The congregation has been blessed by the generosity of St. Jude Catholic Church to allow them space to gather for the coming months at no cost.
The Northview Community of Christ congregation in Michigan sustained serious damage due to a fire that was reported on Monday, November 12. No injuries were reported. Assessment of the extent of the damage is underway. The congregation will not be able to host worship or activities in the building at this time. The Northview congregation appreciates your prayers and support during this difficult time.
Fire officials suspect the blaze may have been intentionally started and law enforcement is investigating. If you have any information regarding the fire, please contact the sheriff’s office at (616) 632-6100 or call the arson prevention hotline at 1-800-44-ARSON. Members should refer any media inquiries to Dan Nowiski at dnowiski@CofChrist.org or (989) 506-1843.
