Meet The East Winds District Leadership Chair

Several years ago a group of dedicated clergy and laity were called upon to form a new district from remnants of two existing districts, the Crossroads and Blue Water Districts.  We quickly set about the task of making meaningful connections and engaging in mission Our mission statement is:  Equipping churches to serve Christ through quality… Continue Reading Meet The East Winds District Leadership Chair

Safe Sanctuary

There is one topic few churches want to talk about, but every church needs to address: Their Safe Sanctuary Policy or Protection Policy. For many of us the COVID pandemic changed the way we did ministry forever. This is most especially true for Children, Youth, Family, and Vulnerable Adult Ministry. Prior to the pandemic we… Continue Reading Safe Sanctuary

Meet the East Winds District Treasurer

I am Linda Squires, Treasurer of East Winds District, formerly of Crossroads District. I was born and raised in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and served as Parish Administrator at a Hartland church.  I joined the Methodist Church when I met my husband in 2008 and became the district treasurer in 2014. Between the two… Continue Reading Meet the East Winds District Treasurer

East Winds District Lay Leaders

In the East Winds District, we are lucky to be served by several co-lay leaders. Our current District Lay Leaders are Bonnie Potter, who will be stepping down from the role in the next few weeks, Cynthia Rossman, and Dayne Walling, who has just recently stepped into the roll.   Getting to Know Bonnie Potter:… Continue Reading East Winds District Lay Leaders

Looking Glass Community Outreach

Looking Glass Community Outreach (LGCO) is one of five EngageMI Conference based projects located in the East Winds District. Looking Glass is a faith-based nonprofit that serves at-risk families in southern Shiawassee County – Laingsburg, Shaftsburg, Perry, Morrice, Bancroft and Durand.  LGCO is a volunteer based agency with strong ties to various congregations and service… Continue Reading Looking Glass Community Outreach

Blue Water Free Store

The Blue Water Free Store and Ministry Center (BWFS&MC) is a wonderful outreach into the greater Port Huron area. The mission of the Blue Water Free Store and Ministry Center is “Serving people, offering hope, all for Christ”. Over 8,000 families are registered clients of the Free Store. Every week, at least two days, Monday,… Continue Reading Blue Water Free Store

Meet the Coordinator of Applied Mission

Coordinator of Applied Mission I’m Rev. Carol Blair Bouse, I currently serve as the Coordinator of Applied Mission here in the East Winds District. I also serve the pastor at Millington United Methodist Church; I am an Elder in the Michigan Annual Conference having been ordained in 1995 as a Deacon and 1997 as an… Continue Reading Meet the Coordinator of Applied Mission

Meet the East Winds Administrative Assistant & Connectional Liaison

My name is Eva Jankowske, I am a single mom of a now teenage young man, named Preston. We live in Columbiaville, Michigan and attend Columbiaville UMC. Preston is the best decision I have ever made, and my greatest accomplishment. He is in competitive gymnastics at Epic Gymnastics in Flint, loves muscle cars and WWII… Continue Reading Meet the East Winds Administrative Assistant & Connectional Liaison

Michigan Administrators in Ministry

MI-AIM is Michigan Assistants in Ministry. A group for All Methodist Administrative Assistants to support each other in our ministry.  MI-AIM is affiliated with Professional Administrators of United Methodist Connectional Structure (PAUMCS) related to GCFA (2012 ¶807.19).     We want to connect with ALL Admins to help support them in their work, this includes… Continue Reading Michigan Administrators in Ministry

Meet the East Winds Executive Assistant

There is something I find innately peaceful as well as exciting about starting a new book in a series I am reading. This feeling is the same with new beginnings and the changes in the seasons of life. The continuation of a story, new challenges, new adventures, new characters, and new emotional reactions. As we move forward… Continue Reading Meet the East Winds Executive Assistant

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