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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 »April 2021
Ignite the Church Conference – April
This year, the Ignite the Church Conference will be moving to monthly webinars focused on the theme "Adapting to a New Reality: Living into a Fresh Vision for God’s Church." Monthly webinars focus on key areas: April 15, 2021 – Creative Expressions of Church More information is available at www.IgniteTheChurch.net All conference proceeds are donated to the ELCA Fund for Leaders. Last year's gift to future leaders totaled $6000. Watch Promo Video View Poster
Find out more »Ecumenical Advocacy Days
Ecumenical Advocacy Days (EAD), happening April 18-21, is especially accessible (and affordable!) in 2021 because the National Gathering and Lobby Day is virtual. EAD has been meaningful for many Lutherans who take the advocacy opportunity and bring back the skills to multiple contexts. #EAD2021, with the theme: “God’s Earth and People Restored,” is a time of process and issue learning, worship, as well as Capitol Hill virtual visits with policymakers on climate impacts due to historic racial and colonial inequities.…
Find out more »Trinity Seminary’s Nelson Trout Lectures
Trinity Seminary'sNelson W. Trout Lectures will be held April 29-30, 2021 and will feature the Rev. Dr. Beverly Wallace. This year's theme is “Do You Want to be Well? ‘Cause Wholeness Ain’t No Trifling Thing: The Necessity of Healing Work in Theological Education for Authentic Diversity.” Learn More.
Find out more »May 2021
Synod Assembly 2021
Given the ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, many events continue to be held differently than in past years. For the 2021 Synod Assembly, Synod Council has approved a virtual assembly, which will be held on May 15, 2021 via Zoom. Due to its virtual nature, this year’s Synod Assembly will be primarily business focused. Therefore, only voting members will be able to register for and participate in the Zoom meeting. All non-voting members and visitors are invited to watch…
Find out more »June 2021
Hunger and Climate Change Webinar
“For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God…” (Romans 8:19) God’s handiwork ties us together with all of creation, from the abundant blessings we enjoy to the many ways we depend on the health of the land and water. As our climate continues to change, more frequent and more severe droughts, flooding, and changing growing seasons all remind us of this relationship and the threat that a changing climate poses for communities…
Find out more »September 2021
“God’s Work. Our Hands.” Sunday
Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 12, 2021 when congregations of the ELCA will come together for “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday. Our church continues to live through the COVID-19 pandemic. Physical distancing has changed the way we worship and serve. But the need is great, and God’s church is at work. Learn More.
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