The recent government shutdown has resulted in a potential pause in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits here in Michigan. This development will have a serious impact on many of our neighbors who rely on these resources to feed their families. To help us respond faithfully and effectively, the North/West Lower Michigan Synod will be […]
Have you ever considered seminary? Have you ever felt like God might be calling you into ministry, but you’re not sure how or where to start? Join others in discernment at Signs Along the Way, a visit weekend at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley.
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 […]
