Check In: Spring Storms
Dear Friends in Christ, In the wake of last night’s severe storms across Michigan, we are holding you in our…
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Synod Shoutout
- How Much Snow?!
After a week of true Northern Michigan winter, where communities saw several inches of snow accumulation, fierce winds, and drifts reaching multiple feet high, one story coming out of our synod was nothing short of inspiring!
North/West Lower Michigan Synod at a Glance
25,000+
Baptized members
100
Congregations and Ministry Sites
181
Rostered leaders
7
Conferences
Wandering and Wondering with Bishop Julie Schneider-Thomas
- Pastor Megan Crouch Honduras Reflection
This week’s “Wandering” reflection comes with a guest narrator! Pastor Megan Crouch (Peace, Gaylord) has graciously agreed to share reflections from her recent travels with the Synod’s Global Missions Table. The Synod Global Missions Table and Synod Honduras Team want to thank you for the amazing support of our 2026 spring trip to our companion […]
- Honduras
The man standing in the picture above is Pastor Rolando Ortez Martinez. He is the President (think bishop) of the Iglesia Cristiana Luterana de Honduras, which is one of our companion synods. As our synod team met at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in San Pedro, Sula, we were introduced to the leadership of the congregation. […]
- Sheep Week
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the pasture… “Sheep Week” started in the spring of 2020. We were all staying home and staying safe in the early days of the pandemic. Churches and leaders everywhere were trying to figure out how to help each other stay strong and well in […]
News
Palm Sunday Path
Michigan Palm Sunday Path FAQs: Learn more about Palm Sunday Path from the purpose to expectations.
Synod Disaster Relief Fund
If there’s one thing Michiganders know, it’s that the weather can turn on a dime – and when it brings…
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Bishop Julie’s Installation Photos ARE HERE
We’re excited to share that the photos from Bishop Julie Schneider-Thomas’s Installation are now available! It was such a beautiful…
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Communication Survey
Oct. 03: Please consider taking a couple of minutes to complete the survey below. We want to hear how you…
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National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools
September 30 – National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools Every Child Matters Today, we honor and remember the…
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Celebrating the Installation of Bishop Julie Schneider-Thomas
On Saturday, September 13th our synod gathered in joyful celebration for the installation of Bishop Julie Schneider-Thomas. The service was…
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August 2025 Mission Support Memo from the ELCA
From the ELCA: This month’s Mission Support Memo focuses on our 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, celebrating the elections of a new…
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Introduction of New NWLM Synod Staff
See the attached letter from Bishop Julie Schneider-Thomas that provides information related to the new synod staff, office location, mailing…
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Building Resiliency Together – Getting to Know Bishop Julie Schneider Thomas
Get to know Bishop Julie E. Schneider-Thomas
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