On Friday, January 31, Bishop Craig A. Satterlee was the keynote speaker for the the ELCA Region 9 Stewardship Symposium held at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC. The theme of the symposium was Messing with the Power of Mammon: Setting People Free and Why is this so Hard?  Bishop Satterlee’s keynote address focused […]

New for 2020! You can use these resources to meaningfully engage your congregation in global mission. Browse and download the resources below or order paper copies here. Global Mission Map: This brochure unfolds to reveal a large world map with photos from our global companions. Display this map in your church and inspire others to connect […]

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the ordination of women, the Women’s Jubilee Committee is creating a digital collection of sermons written by women from across the synod. The sermons will be based on the Revised Common Lectionary, complementary series for Year B (2020-2021).  All rostered women are invited to sign up to submit a […]

In 2020, the North/West Lower Michigan Synod, as well as the rest of the ELCA, will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the ordination of women. To recognize this anniversary, our synod will be hosting two events and two projects.  The first event will be part of our annual Synod Assembly (May 14-16, 2020) and […]

The 2019 Annual Rostered Minister Report forms are now available! All rostered ministers are expected to complete and return a report to Bishop Satterlee.  Download Form

Take a day this Lent to step back from the demanding vocation that is preaching to reflect on the art and the craft of proclaiming the gospel. Dr. Craig A. Satterlee will make presentations and invite conversation on homiletic method, the Holy Spirit and preaching, and pondering scripture, crafting the sermon, delivery, and a theology of preaching. This retreat is open […]

Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR), a program of Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands is seeking Lutheran construction teams of 10 to 20 members to assist with rebuilding hurricane damaged homes on the island of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.  This will greatly assist with our queue of almost 80 homes to repair We will […]

Are you feeling a “sense of call”? Has anyone ever suggested that you would make a good pastor, deacon or other type of church leader? Do you feel God’s Spirit tugging or nudging you to explore spiritual gifts, passions, interests?Do you have a willingness to lead God’s people? Are you curious about becoming a leader […]

The Naming Project, a leading LGBTQ youth and faith-based organization, has announced its first-ever summer camp for adults taking place from June 12-15 at Bay Lake Camp in Deerwood, MN.  After fifteen successful summers providing a place for LGBTQ youth to explore their identities and religion, The Naming Project will expand to serve adults over […]

On December 3, millions around the world are taking part in GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement, and unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. This GivingTuesday, the North/West Lower Michigan Synod invites you to #BeALivingStone, and join millions around the world participating in the global generosity movement. Through […]