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…
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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
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…
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Lenten Action Series: Supporting Schools, Universities, and Students
As part of their Lenten Action Series, ELCA Advocacy is reflecting on national budget priorities. Their most recent focus is…
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Bishop Satterlee Statement on Executive Order Concerning the Department of Education
On March 20, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order instructing the Secretary of Education to take steps to…
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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…
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“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…
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Bishops’ Statement on House Resolution 28
On February 25, 2025, Representative Josh Schriver (R-Oxford) introduced House Resolution 28 to the Michigan House of Representatives. This resolution…
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Unboxing: Augsburg Fortress Book Box (Winter 2025)
Our Synod Office is excited to share our next book box from Augsburg Fortress! Watch Now. This book box included:…
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Register Now for the 2025 Synod Assembly!
The 2025 North/West Lower Michigan Synod Assembly will be held in-person on May 18-20, 2025 at the Comfort Inn &…
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Director for Evangelical Mission
Pastor Kjersten Sullivan Called as Assistant to the Bishop and Interim Director for Evangelical Mission for the North/West Lower Michigan…
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