May is Mental Health Awareness Month! ELCA Disability Ministries shares some helpful links to help raise awareness and break the stigma around mental health.

By Sue Sprang SYNOD – In this final installment of the series observing the 50th anniversary of the ordination of women in the Lutheran Church, some of our synod’s pastors share […]

By Sue Sprang This is one of the two hardest articles I can remember having to write. The first was when, as a newspaper reporter, I covered my first story […]

By Rev. Bob Linstrom In an article published in the Grand Rapids Press, Rev. Bob Linstrom reflects on being a part of an interfaith partnership in Grand Rapids and recent interfaith pilgrimage to Israel. […]

By Sue Sprang GLADWIN COUNTY – What if I were tell you that three out of four ECLA clergy are volunteer fire fighters? Well, at least that’s true for Gladwin […]

By Sue Sprang “It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” – Charles Darwin Never fear. This […]

By Sue Sprang “How are you?” That is a common question we Americans ask when we greet someone. “Hello. How are you?” “Hi! How’re ya doin’?” “Hey, there! How’s it […]

Early bird registration for the 2016 Grace Gathering ends in just two weeks, on Jan. 31, so reserve your spot today! The Grace Gathering will be held in partnership with the […]

By Sue Sprang SYNOD – One of the nice things about the theological event for professional church leaders in which our synod participates every fall, is that it’s an opportunity […]