Trapp Grant Applications are now available! If your congregation is in Northern Michigan, you are invited to apply for a grant from the Paul E. Trapp estate. The endowment was created from a bequest to support “people-orientated” ministry in the northern parts of the North/West Lower Michigan Synod. The Sunrise and Traverse conferences as well […]
The first wave of Generation Z exists today and many of the children in this generation simply don’t have a grasp on who Jesus is and why he is relevant in their everyday lives. Charge is an event that attempts to bridge this gap by providing a powerful faith community where students grades 6-12 can […]
Join us November 20 for a webinar introducing our renewed partnership with Solar Faithful of Muskegon, MI. Hear from Rob Rafson with Solar Faithful about how going solar can be a visible witness to your congregation’s practice of caring for Creation, while saving money and insulating your budget from increasing operating costs. Updates on the […]
The Transformed Listeners Initiative is a program from the ELCA churchwide office focusing on equipping lay and ordained leaders to be better listeners. Listening to themselves, listening to their community, and listening to God. Through listening practices, we can better proclaim and preach the Good News to a tired and weary world. The Initiative is […]
ALL are invited to our first-ever Synod Connection Day - a time for fun, worship, learning and fellowship! Come for as much as you're able and choose the activities that interest you. Thursday, January 22 Outdoor Evening at Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park 6:00PM - Luge**, skate, snowshoe or cross-country ski at the Winter […]
Join the Caring for Creation Taskforce as they invite Solar Faithful to hold a webinar on how solar energy may benefit your congregation! Solar Faithful gained non-profit status in 2023. Since then, they have helped several faith-based organizations achieve their dream of powering their facilities with solar energy while saving money on electric bills. All […]
Have you head of the Extravaganza? It’s the ELCA’s annual conference for those who engage with children, youth, families and young adults in ministry! This year, our incredible slate of workshops and mainstage speakers include Rev. Joseph Yoo, Dr. Andy Root, Rev. Mike Ward, Dr. Karoline Lewis, Rev. Dr. Amy Lindeman Allen and so many […]
Youth Workers are invited to step away for a weekend of rest, renewal and connection at Living Water Ministries. This retreat is designed to nurture your spirit, strengthen community with fellow youth workers, and provide space to share resources and ideas for ministry. 📆February 26-28, 2026 📍Stony Lake Camp 💸$95 Cost Come be […]