In becoming a “missional” congregation, there are 5 steps to engage in: Encounter, Discover, Envision, Experiment, Evaluate and Renew. The first one – Encounter – “creates safe and sacred space for the congregation to encounter God’s Spirit, each other, and the surrounding community.”* The Spiritual Practices introduced the last few...
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Becoming a “missional” congregation means adopting an outward-focused mindset, and becoming aware of needs in our communities through developing relationships with our neighbors. Our new hymnal, Community of Christ Sings, shows this missional emphasis through many songs that point us toward becoming “Christ-centered communities of justice and peace” (from Ron...
Centering Prayer This week’s “Leading Mission Tip” will continue the focus on spiritual formation as the basis for discerning God’s will for individuals and the congregation. There are many types of spiritual practices which open us to connecting with God’s Spirit. Last week’s practice was “Dwelling in the Word.” Another...
This week’s Tip focuses on the importance of spiritual formation as a means of staying connected to God’s Spirit, to discern God’s will for the congregation. Try starting every meeting or gathering with a spiritual practice, such as “Dwelling in the Word,” in which we listen – not analytically, but...
A new organization and leadership structure is now fully in place for the USA Field and Michigan Mission Center as 2016 begins. Dianna Vanderkarr will be the main point of contact for pastors, and Jack Tigner will be the main point of contact for congregation financial officers. Dianna and Jack...
The Mission Center Officers are forming a team to study and recommend a plan outlining the principles for operating our campground properties (Blue Water, Park of the Pines, and Sanford) beginning Jan. 1, 2017. This team will be charged with evaluating the current Campground Operating Policy and working with field...
As we continue to work through many transitions in the mission center and live with the question of what matters most for the journey ahead, we are now at a point of considering some decisions for our future together. Two hour information sessions that covered important topics for the future of the...
The Michigan Mission Center Fall Conference is responsible for electing directors to serve on mission center boards and delegates to serve at Community of Christ National and World Conferences. Expectations and information for these elected positions can be found below. The list of currently serving directors can be found here. Board of...
Information on the Sale of Camp Manitou and The Woodlands This post will be updated periodically with information related to the sale of the campground properties. Click Here to access the online real estate listing for The Woodlands Timeline November 4, 2017 – Mission Center Conference adopts Resolution 6 –...