Message from Samaritas
On February 7, Samaritas, in partnership with Bishop Don Kreiss of the Southeast Michigan Synod and Bishop Craig Satterlee of…
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Who We Are
People focused
We value connection.
Grace filled
We cherish this gift from God in Jesus.
Welcome all
We welcome all people.
Connected across the mitten
From St. Joe to Alpena.
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
ELCA Sanctuary Denomination Resources
In recent days, there have been renewed questions about the ELCA being a sanctuary denomination. As a sanctuary denomination, the…
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ELCA Response to DOGE Claims
On February 1, the “General Mike Flynn” account on X (formerly Twitter) posted: “Now it’s the ‘Lutheran’ faith (this use…
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A Message from Bishop Satterlee
Fred B. Craddock, the famous preacher and teacher of preaching, once delivered a sermon in which he shared his fantasy,…
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Announcing: Stronghold Grants
The psalmist declares, “The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your…
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Care for the Refugee and Immigrant Community
On and after January 20, 2025, President Trump issued several Executive Orders which affect churches that support refugee and immigrant…
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Lutheran Disaster Response: LA Wildfires
Over the last few days, multiple wildfires have broken out across Los Angeles County in California, with over 100,000 people…
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Annual Reports for Rostered Ministers
Annual Rostered Minister Report forms are now available! All rostered ministers are expected to complete and return a report to…
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The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is celebrated from January 18 – January 25, 2025. This week brings together…
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2024 Synod Wrapped
The 2024 Synod Wrapped is now available! Join us as we celebrate 2024 and look back on the accomplishments of…
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