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.
Recent News:
Synod Office Closure
The Synod Office will be closed on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July.
Honduran Lutheran Church Visitors
Join us August 13-20! Four visitors from the Honduran Lutheran Church will visit the Mitten Synod in August. We will share information about our churches and faith experiences and they will share what it means to be Lutheran in Honduras and talk about their many successes and challenges. Please join us for any of the […]
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! This 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 […]
Publicly Engaged Church Committee Grants
Each year the Publicly Engaged Church 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 to […]
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 […]