We are the North/West Lower Michigan Synod. As one of 65 synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, we work to support the 117 congregations and 220 pastors across our geographic region.
Whether you are exploring the Christian faith, the Lutheran tradition, or what it means to become part of a faith community–or you are a leader looking for information or help, we seek to partner with and serve you.
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Register Now: Autumn Leadership Event!
Rostered Ministers, Synodically Authorized Ministers and Lay Ministry Training Program Graduates are welcome to join us for the Autumn Leadership Event this fall! The year’s theme is Ever Reforming–Our Ministries, Our Word and will feature a presentation from Beth Lewis, CEO of 1517 Media. The event will be held Sunday, October 22 to Tuesday, October […]
Synod Church in Society Committee Grants
Each year the Synod Church in Society Committee makes available funds to encourage and support ministries serving local communities. These grants may be used as ‘seed’ money to begin a new ministry, or to continue an established ministry, or to expand and enhance an ecumenical effort. Although there are limited funds, we encourage every congregation […]
You Matter 2017: Registration Now Open!
Rostered leaders are invited to the 2017 You Matter Event! Tuesday, July 18, 2017 10:00 am – 7:30 pm Ministry can be exhausting. Prayer is a well from which we quench pur thirst for the journey. We pray differently in different seasons of life. We will explore and practice various forms of prayer to renew […]
Save the Date: Martin Luther Event!
Save the Date for Martin Luther: The Reformer for Today’s Christians, a presentation by Dr. Kurt Hendel, Bernard, Fischer, Westberg Distinguished Ministry Professor Emeritus of Reformation History at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. This event will take place on Sunday, June 25 at Lebanon Lutheran Church in Whitehall at 3:30pm. A clergy event with Dr. Hendel […]
Webinar: 11 Steps to Increase Giving in Your Church
11 Steps to Increase Giving in Your Church … Starting this Weekend Jennifer Perrow Tuesday, June 6, 2017 12:30 p.m. Central Time Scripture doesn’t shy away from conversations about money, but church leaders often do. Learn some simple and effective ways to create a culture of increasing generosity in your church, including suggestions for joyfully […]