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September 2020
Entering the Narrow Gate
This year-long spiritual formation program, hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church, is open to anyone who would like to explore the classic elements of monastic, spiritual and contemplative life — to discover how this ancient wisdom, learning and spiritual practice might be understood and lived in new settings and life today. Contact Trinity’s Kris Baker 616.949.2510, x 110 or program facilitator Sister Nancy Brousseau 616.560.4580 for more info. Download Brochure Register Now
Find out more »October 2020
ELMM: Community Catalyst Training – Part 2
Part I - October 3, 2020 Part II - October 31, 2020 Via Zoom Pastor David Sprang Jesus did his ministry in the community. He went to the synagogue on Sabbath, but most of the time he was out with people. And for much of that time, it was people on the margins, people left out, and people shunned. The church as Community Catalyst is learning how to listen to the community, accompany them on their road of life, and help…
Find out more »November 2020
All Saints Day Prayer of Remembrance
As we mourn those we have lost this year, including the more than 200,000 from COVID-19, we invite you to join Bishop Satterlee for a prayer of remembrance premiering live on the North/West Lower Michigan Synod Facebook at 7:00pm ET on November 1. If you would like to remember someone who died this year during the service, please submit their name using this form. Submissions will be accepted until October 26.
Find out more »ELMM: The Gospel of Matthew
November 6-7, 2020 Via Zoom Professor Wally Taylor In the Gospel of Matthew, we meet a Jesus who is the great teacher. We will delve into his teachings in the Sermon on the Mount and study who Jesus calls us to be as disciples. We will also see how Matthew connects Jesus with the past (chapters 1-2) and the future (chapter 28). Learn More and Register.
Find out more »2020 ELCA Youth Leadership Summit
On Nov. 7-8, two youth and an adult leader from each synod are invited to the 2020 ELCA Youth Leadership Summit. This virtual event aims to help youth discover and affirm themselves as being created perfectly in God’s image, both outwardly and inwardly. The theme for this year is based on Proverbs 27:19: “As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” If you know of someone who might be interested in attending the virtual Summit, please contact…
Find out more »Mediation Skills Training Institute
The Lombard Mennonite Peace Center is offering two sessions of Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders (MSTI): October 5-9 and November 16-20, 2020. This workshop equips participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to deal effectively with interpersonal, congregational, and other forms of group conflict. Given that this event will be conducted remotely, participants will need a device with both a camera and microphone in order to participate fully. For details and a registration form, please consult this MSTI…
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