Small Talk: Summer Safety Prevention Training
Posted: June 9, 2026As we slip and slide into summertime, our children will be diving into new adventures. Leaving behind the routine of the school year, kids will be traveling, attending camps, visiting […]
Read more →Check In: Spring Storms
Posted: April 15, 2026Dear Friends in Christ, In the wake of last night’s severe storms across Michigan, we are holding you in our prayers. We know that many communities have experienced heavy rain, […]
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Palm Sunday Path
Posted: March 5, 2026The Palm Sunday Path is based on the principles of Matthew 25: healing the sick, feeding the hungry and welcoming the stranger. Just as Jesus entered Jerusalem humbly and peacefully […]
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Synod Disaster Relief Fund
Posted: January 5, 2026If 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 […]
Read more →Bishop Julie’s Installation Photos ARE HERE
Posted: November 26, 2025We’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 […]
Read more →Communication Survey
Posted: October 6, 2025Oct. 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 […]
Read more →National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools
Posted: September 30, 2025September 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, 2025On 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, 2025From 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 […]
Read more →Introduction of New NWLM Synod Staff
Posted: September 3, 2025See 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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