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Synod Disaster Relief Fund

Posted: January 5, 2026

If there’s one thing Michiganders know, it’s that the weather can turn on a dime – and when it brings disaster, our synod is ready to respond. A response that […]

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Bishop Julie’s Installation Photos ARE HERE

Posted: November 26, 2025

We’re excited to share that the photos from Bishop Julie Schneider-Thomas’s Installation are now available! It was such a beautiful and spirit-filled day, and we’re grateful for everyone who joined […]

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Communication Survey

Posted: October 6, 2025

Oct. 03: Please consider taking a couple of minutes to complete the survey below. We want to hear how you prefer to be informed or communicated with. Did you know […]

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National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools

Posted: September 30, 2025

September 30 – National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools Every Child Matters Today, we honor and remember the Indigenous children who were taken from their families and placed […]

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Celebrating the Installation of Bishop Julie Schneider-Thomas

Posted: September 16, 2025

On Saturday, September 13th our synod gathered in joyful celebration for the installation of Bishop Julie Schneider-Thomas. The service was filled with music, prayer and a spirit of hope as […]

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August 2025 Mission Support Memo from the ELCA

Posted: September 4, 2025

From the ELCA:  This month’s Mission Support Memo focuses on our 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, celebrating the elections of a new presiding bishop and secretary to lead our church for the […]

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Introduction of New NWLM Synod Staff

Posted: September 3, 2025

See the attached letter from Bishop Julie Schneider-Thomas that provides information related to the new synod staff, office location, mailing address and additional contact information, along with a reminder about […]

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Building Resiliency Together – Getting to Know Bishop Julie Schneider Thomas

Posted: August 25, 2025

Get to know Bishop Julie E. Schneider-Thomas

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Explore Resources from Augsburg Fortress Publishers

Posted: August 13, 2025

Augsburg Fortress Publishers creates multimedia resources and distinctive books for Christian communities, higher-education learning and scholars, and the general reader. Its imprints include Augsburg Fortress, Beaming Books, Broadleaf Books, Fortress […]

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ELCA World Hunger Education and Networking Grants

Posted: August 6, 2025

Applications for ELCA World Hunger Education and Networking Grants are now open! These grants support work that: Proposals will be accepted through September 15, 2025. Learn more.

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