End Gun Violence Michigan is hosting a series of summer teach-ins, trainings and actions. The first Teach-In will be held July 21, 2022 from 7:00-8:00pm ET via Zoom. July Teach-In: Gun Violence in America & Michigan This Zoom teach-in will focus on the state of gun violence in America (who is harmed and how), the […]
Important Update: After much prayer, conversation and tears, the ELCA has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2022 Gathering, MYLE and the tAble due to the ongoing pandemic, the recent COVID-19 surge and public health considerations. Registered congregations can visit their registration accounts starting Monday, February 7, to select their desired refund option. Please […]
What is the role of the faith communities in addressing gun violence? What factors have contributed to the rise in gun violence in the U.S. over the past years? What are faith communities and interfaith alliances doing, and what can be done to prevent gun violence? Join Interfaith Round Table for this guided discussion. This event […]
The Churchwide Assembly Planning Team has made the decision to convene voting members in-person for the 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly held in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 8-12, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. For Churchwide Assembly COVID-19 related questions, please visit the frequently asked questions page. The ELCA Churchwide Assembly, the primary decision-making body of the church, is a […]
Are you or someone you know discerning a call to Seminary? The seven ELCA Seminaries are partnering together to offer a virtual discernment event on Saturday, September 10 from 11am-3pm (Eastern time). The Registration deadline is September 6! Register Now.
“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday is Sunday, September 11, 2022. This 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. Service activities offer an opportunity for us to explore one of our most basic convictions as Lutherans: […]
Equipping Leaders for Mission and Ministry presents Exodus, Covenant, and Wilderness with Professor Rachel Wrenn of Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University. This event will be held September 16-17, 2022. Learn More.
The North.West Lower Michigan Synod's WELCA will be holding a Mini Retreat on September 24, 2022. The Mini Retreat will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Big Rapids, MI from 9:30am - 4:00pm. Pastor Sharon VanDam will be the guest speaker and the mini retreat will also include opportunities for fellowship, bible study, and […]
The Center of Addiction & Faith will be hosting a conference: “Awakening Faith Communities to Address Addiction” on October 6-8, 2022. This hybrid conference will be held in Bloomington, MN and online. There will also be a pre-conference event for recovering clergy on October 4-6, 2022 in Minnesota. Early Bird rates are available through August 31. […]
Save the Date for the Autumn Leadership Event! The Autumn Leadership Event for Rostered Ministers will be held October 9-11, 2022 at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Mt. Pleasant. The theme of the event is “Ministry in a Season of Trauma and Loss” and will feature presentations from Dr. Anna Madsen from OMG: Center […]
