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SUMMARY:Witnessing to Christ and Love for Neighbor in an Election Year
DESCRIPTION:The North/West Lower Michigan Synod announces the next session of our Adult Theological Education program: Witnessing to Christ and Love for Neighbor in an Election Year. Join the Rev. Amy E. Reumann\, ELCA Senior Director for Witness in Society\, for a six-week study starting September 3\, 2024! \n“Witnessing to Christ and Love for Neighbor in an Election Year” is an opportunity to hear from the Rev. Amy E. Reumann on civic engagement intersections and opportunities in our faith journey. Core affirmation of our baptism is to “serve all people\, following the example of our Lord Jesus” and “to strive for justice and peace in all the earth.” Informed by our discipleship\, “We have a responsibility not only to fulfill our private roles and functions in life\, and to pray for those in authority (1 Timothy 2:1-2)\, but also to be civically engaged\,” relays the ELCA social message on government and civic engagement. \nThe class will meet on six consecutive Tuesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:15pm ET via Zoom. This course is open to all adults\, both laypeople and rostered ministers\, and is free of charge. Register now.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/witnessing-to-christ-and-love-for-neighbor-in-an-election-year/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:"God's work. Our hands." Sunday
DESCRIPTION:“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday is Sept. 8\, 2024! \nThis day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America — one church\, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. \nService activities offer an opportunity for us to explore one of our most basic convictions as Lutherans: that all of life in Jesus Christ – every act of service\, in every daily calling\, in every corner of life — flows freely from a living\, daring confidence in God’s grace. \nLearn more at ELCA.org/dayofservice.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/gods-work-our-hands-sunday-4/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Pre-Autumn Leadership Event Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Rostered Ministers are invited to an evening social gathering at Trinity\, Midland on Monday\, September 9\, from 7:00 – 10:00 pm.  This Pre-Autumn Leadership Event Gathering is an opportunity to gather with old friends and make some new ones! Please bring your own beverage and a snack to share.  Contact Pastor Julie Schneider-Thomas with any questions.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/pre-autumn-leadership-event-gathering/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:2024 Autumn Leadership Event
DESCRIPTION:The Autumn Leadership Event for Rostered Ministers will be held Tuesday\, September 10\, 2024\, from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm at Trinity Lutheran in Midland. The topic of the event will be walking with those experiencing mental and psychological challenges. \nLearn more and Register.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/2024-autumn-leadership-event/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240916
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SUMMARY:ELCA Seminaries Discernment Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered about theological education? The ELCA seminaries would like to help you learn more about your seminary options and explore with you where God might be calling you next. Join all seven seminaries of the ELCA on Sunday\, September 15th from 1:00-3:30 (PT)\, 2:00-4:30 (MT)\, 3:00-5:30 (CT)\, or 4:00-6:30 (ET) for a Joint Virtual Discernment Event. Register Now.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/elca-seminaries-discernment-retreat/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240921
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SUMMARY:Foundations of Christian Spirituality
DESCRIPTION:Sister Nancy Brousseau\, OP\, will be offering Foundations of Christian Spirituality: Entering the Narrow Gate from September 2024 – June 2025. \nThis course 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. \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/foundations-of-christian-spirituality-15/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240929
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SUMMARY:Synod WELCA Fall Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Fall Retreat of the Women of the North/West Lower Michigan will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church\, Big Rapids on Saturday September 28 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Registration is $20. Please join us for a day of fellowship and leadership! \nLorie Garcia\, Vice President of WELCA (national level)\, will be joining us from Texas. We will also be gathering items such as juice boxes\, individual applesauce\, jerky sticks\, individual fruit cups\, etc. for Angels of Mercy. \nLearn more and Register
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/synod-welca-fall-retreat/
LOCATION:MI
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