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Summer Updates from Portico! myPortico is Getting a New Look! Last week, we refreshed our website to give you an improved experience with easy access to your information and a mobile-friendly design. You’ll notice the change when it turns from Orange to Blue. Video Conferencing Counseling is now available through Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Beacon […]

Sponsored by the The North/West Lower Michigan Synod and The Stewardship of Life Institute Want to be more bold in preaching about stewardship? Looking for new ways to enhance conversation about mission support? Want to share in conversation with colleagues about how to grow stewardship? This is for you! Pastors, Rostered Ministers, and Synodically Authorized […]

Men of all ages yearn for real friendships and a closer relationship with Christ. Join us for the One Year to Live Men’s Retreat sponsored by Lutheran Men in Mission. October 26-28, 2018 Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see Manteno, IL Register by September 15 for the rate of $200 After September 15, registration cost is $225 Learn More […]

The application for the National Youth Leadership Summit is now open!  In a few short months, our synod will send two exceptional youth to the National Youth Leadership Summit. This year, the Summit will be held November 1-4, 2018 in Omaha, NE. The ELCA Youth Leadership Summit is an annual gathering for high school youth identified […]

The new school year begins and college students are moving back to campus! Let campus ministry sites know when you or your college student get to campus by completing this referral form from the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network.

The North/West Lower Michigan Synod is sending a delegation to Tegucigalpa, Honduras September 6-12. The delegation’s primary goal is continuing to develop relationships with the Lutheran Church of Honduras where we walk in accompaniment with our sisters and brothers in Christ. The September trip will include a participatory evaluation of the impact of the synod’s […]

Registration is now open for the year long Spiritual Formation Program! Explore the classic elements of monastic, spiritual, and contemplative life to discover how this ancient wisdom, learning and spiritual practice might be understood and lived in new settings and life today. The program offers a reflective personal and transformative process for all who desire deeper life in […]

Are you interested in a career in Global Mission? The ELCA Churchwide Office is currently looking for a Manager of Relationships for Asia Pacific, Madagascar, West and Central Africa. Learn More. There are also opportunities to work abroad in many different fields. Learn More. If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to […]

The Publicly Engaged Church Table is sponsoring two events discussing the works of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Moderated by Pastor Erick Johnson, the event will consist of a presentation, a viewing of the video “Bonhoeffer” by Martin Doblmeier, and a Q&A session. Lunch will be provided. Register now for September 15or October 27.

Registration is now open for the 2018 Autumn Leadership Event hosted by the Southeast Michigan Synod! This year’s event is focused on wholeness and well-being and will feature Deacon Tammy Devine from Portico Benefit Services. Registration will be processed through the Southeast Michigan Synod. If not registering online, please mail all forms to the Southeast Michigan Synod Office. Autumn Leadership Event October 15-17, […]