At the 2025 Synod Assembly, held May 18-20, 2025 in Mt. Pleasant, The Rev. Julie Schneider-Thomas was elected to serve as the next bishop of the North/West Lower Michigan Synod. […]

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thess. 5:16-18  Throughout the 1980s, East German Christians gathered […]

Over the past few weeks, we’ve received reports that emails from the Synod are getting caught in spam filters, being marked as junk, or are not being delivered at all. […]

“Now it was Mary Mag’dalene and Jo-an’na and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told this to the apostles; but these words seemed to […]

On March 30, 2025 much of our synod experienced severe thunderstorms, which led to tornados and loss of power. Bishop Satterlee, the Synod Staff, and Pastor David Sprang have been […]

As part of their Lenten Action Series, ELCA Advocacy is reflecting on national budget priorities. Their most recent focus is on supporting schools, universities, and students. Recent information confirms that […]

On March 20, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order instructing the Secretary of Education to take steps to dismantle the Department of Education. While the final decision on […]

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) launched the MI Safe School Indoor Air Ventilation program in December 2022. This program provides an additional mitigation strategy for clean […]

Wartburg Seminary’s Dean of the Chapel, the Rev. Dr. Clayton Faulkner, has created the first worship resource for The CaSTLE Project, titled “Gathered By Grace.” This Lenten series is designed […]

On February 25, 2025, Representative Josh Schriver (R-Oxford) introduced House Resolution 28 to the Michigan House of Representatives. This resolution seeks for the Michigan House of Representatives to condemn the […]