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A Clergy Tax Information Packet is now posted on the GCFA website. This information will assist local church treasurers in completing clergy tax reporting and understanding tax requirements for local churches. It will also be of interest to and should be shared with the chair of the staff parish relations committee, the pastor, and staff.
Tax information now found on web
The Town and Country Committee of the Detroit Annual Conference has $500 grants available to churches receiving conference consultation and redevelopment assistance provided by Revs. Terry Gladstone. For more information contact Gordon Schleicher, chair of DAC Town and Country Committee at 989-876-8921.
Financial help available for rural pastors
Education money is available through the Detroit Conference Board of Ordained Ministry for: attending seminary; continuing education; local pastor course of study. Get an application for these funds from Flossie Jankowske at the UMC Flint Regional Conference Office, 1-800-334-0544, or go to  the Conference website: www.umc-detconf.org/Forms and Files/Conference Wide Downloads. Direct your questions to:
 Seminary grants, Rev. Sang Chun, 734.241.6070, sachun1128@cs.com
 Continuing education  grants, Rev. Faye McKinstry, 517.456.4972, fayemckinstry@verizon.com.
Local pastor course of study grants, Rev. Alice Sheffield, 734.475.7569,  ajsheffield@gmail.com.
Print out a list with details of all available grants.
Pastors Retreat Network
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Mission Statement: “To provide a retreat experience for Christian pastors by strengthening them through self-directed programs which focus on experiencing God and Jesus Christ through the Scriptures in a setting that invites them into the presence of God.

 

We exist to enrich the lives and ministries of individuals and couples in full-time pastoral Christian ministry through five-day self-directed retreats.”

 

Find out more about Pastors Retreat Network or contact the district office for a brochure.

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Clergy Sabbath Retreat
Meet at Marygrove Retreat Center on the Garden Peninsula for the clergy Sabbath Retreat. Dates are slightly altered from past years from April 20-22 (Sunday to Tuesday rather than Monday to Wednesday). The retreat begins at 8 p.m. (EDST) Sunday, April 20 and ends with lunch on Tuesday. The cost is $100 and includes two nights and five meals. There are no discounts for an abbreviated stay or missed meals.
Your District Superintendent is hoping that more of you will make this a priority than in previous years. The Sunday Evening Start is an attempt to make attendance a little more convenient. This event is indeed a retreat, with plenty of free time for rest, reflection and fellowship.
To register send your name and a check made payable to “Marygrove Retreat Center” by April 11 to Donna J. Lindberg, 396-Harborview Dr. #11, Manistique, MI  49854.
Download an information brochure
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