But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body’s growth in building itself up in love. - Ephesians 4:15-16 NSRV
Growing up and into Christ...
Unfinished: Growing Up and Into Christ invites us to explore a faith that expands beyond our limits and welcomes transformation. Inspired by Ephesians 4:15-16, this conference is a journey of collective Spirit-filled discernment, rooted in the belief that our faith is a vast, inviting dwelling, unfinished and constantly expanding. Together, we will wrestle with disillusionment and imagine a more spacious, authentic way of following Christ. Through conversations, worship, and reflection, we will seek to grow into the fullness of Christ, embracing a faith marked by grace, curiosity, and joy.
Clergy will attend the Clergy Session on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The annual conference will begin with the opening of the worship and memorial service on Friday, May 30, and conclude on Sunday, June 1.
IMPORTANT DATES
January: Preachers, teachers, and speakers announced.
February 1 Submission deadline for all legislation with possible financial impacts on the conference budget.
February 15 Submission deadline for all legislation without a financial impact on the conference budget.
February 28 Mission and Ministry content due to conference communications.
March 1 Annual Conference registration opens at 9:00 AM
April 1 Board and Agency Reports due to conference communications.
April 15 Pre-conference reports posted to this website for review.
May 1 Early registration closes! No late registrations before Legislative Committees meet. Registration will reopen after Legislative sessions meet.
May 20, 21 Dates for online Legislative Committees. Both nights at 7 PM.
May 22 Late registration reopens with a $50 Late Fee, which is not covered for retirees and conference equalization members. Late registrants will not be able to participate in legislative committees, and meal tickets are not guaranteed.
May 29 Clergy Session 2 PM
May 30 Opening Worship and Memorial Service 1 PM.
May 31 Plenary Sessions, Corporate Session.
June 1 Service of Recognition Commissioning and Ordination.
Watch Annual Conference Live
The 2025 Michigan UMC Annual Conference opens on Friday, May 30 with worship at 1:00 PM with Bishop David Bard, Plenary Session at 3:00 PM.