Michigan Conference, United Church of Christ
See our Summer 2020 Newsletter – SWA Snapshot, attached! Inside are upcoming events like our Virtual Fall Gathering, Coronavirus and the Church resources, Anti-racism resources, an article by Chaplain and Moderator Rev. Caroline Keeney Meyers, and more! Please feel free…
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The Spring Meeting of the Association will not take place this year due to the current stay at home order.
See our Spring 2020 Newsletter – SWA Snapshot, attached! Inside are upcoming events like our Clergy Retreat, EC for Rev. Mike Tupper, and Spring Gathering, special articles on a Lenten Plastics Fast and UCC Church Homes, and more! Please feel…
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An Interview with Rev. Jennifer Fair on her Lenten Practice By Rev. Cal Nevenzel So, Jenn, why fast from plastic? What first inspired you to do a Plastics Fast for Lent? Last year, I was browsing through some news articles…
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The Southwest Association Council has officially appointed Rev. Caroline Meyers to fill the vacant office of Association Moderator. The current term runs through the end of 2020. Thank you Caroline for your service on behalf of the Association!
Two new support positions have been created in the Southwest Association effective March 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020. Welcome! Southwest Association Minister: Rev. Calandra Nevenzel The SWA Minister is a part time contract position that works to improve the…
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Save the afternoon of Saturday, February 16, 2019, on your calendar! An Ecclesiastical Council will be called for that date from 1 to 4 pm (location to be announced) for the examination of two candidates for ordination. The official notice…
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In the Spring of 2017, the Southwest Association hosted a well-loved workshop led by Rev. Janice Jean Springer titled “I Know We’re All Welcome at the Table, But Do I Have to Sit Next to You?” Rev. Springer has now…
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We’ve added a new publications page to highlight some of the wonderful books written by clergy of the Southwest Association, past and present. Check it out under the Resources menu above. If you know of something else that should be…
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The Association Fall Meeting has been tentatively set for 2 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2018. The location and agenda will be announced later.