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. […]
Pray Without Ceasing
“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 […]
Check Your Spam Folders!
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. […]
Bishop Satterlee’s Easter Message
“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 […]
Synod Disaster Response: Winter Storms
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 […]
Lenten Action Series: Supporting Schools...
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 […]
Bishop Satterlee Statement on Executive ...
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 […]
Michigan Safe Indoor Ventilation Program
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 […]
“Gathered By Grace” Lenten Series
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 […]
Bishops’ Statement on House Resolution 2
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 […]