The economy has been unpredictable as we slowly emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. Unemployment remains low, yet interest rates have jumped considerably, and with three very public bank failures this year, people are being more cautious with their resources. How can we talk about stewardship and money in a way that is honest and honors […]
Is your congregation ready for a follow-up to ELCA Vital Congregations Training, Part 1? Have you taken some of the learning from that first training and put it into practice in your congregation? Has your congregation developed some next steps and are they beginning to live into revitalization and renewal? Are you seeking more training […]
Registration for the ELCA Youth Gathering opens on September 15. Our synod champion Pastor Dan Schewe invites you to join him for a conversation about all things Youth Gathering and registration on September 6, 2023 at 8 pm ET on Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting
Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 10, 2023 when congregations of the ELCA will join together for "God's work. Our hands." Sunday, our annual day of service. This year marks the 10th anniversary of "God's work. Our hands." Sunday! "God's work. Our hands." Sunday began in 2013 in connection with the ELCA's 25th anniversary. It continues to be an […]
The North/West Lower Michigan Synod's 2023 Autumn Leadership Event for Rostered Minsters will be held at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Grand Rapids on September 12. The theme of the event will be “Sharing the Story of Jesus with Youth and Young Adults” and will feature presentations from Jake Mulder of the Fuller Youth Institute, who […]
Join Bishop Craig Alan Satterlee and Pastor David Sprang September 17-18, 2023 for a retreat centered on the book You Are Witnesses of These Things: Sharing the Story of Jesus! Experience the joy and fun in sharing the story of Jesus for no reason other than Jesus is such life-giving good news. Learn More
Join Samuel Brink and Pastor Bruce Thorsen for a five-week study focusing on resources that educate and deepen cultural competency regarding racial equity, our indigenous neighbors, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Together we will navigate media and text sources and engage in weekly group discussion as we seek greater awareness and deeper understanding of these groups. […]
What is the experience of people with disabilities as they encounter religious, religious institutions, faith traditions, practices, and spirituality? Does it matter if the doors are to the Temple? Mosque? Church? or Sky? Join Emmanuel Lutheran Church (Bakersfield, CA) for a panel discussion on October 12, 2023 at 7:00pm PT (10:00pm ET). The discussion will […]
World Food Day is October 16, and this year World Food Sunday is October 15. World Food Day is one of the most celebrated days of the United Nations calendar. It promotes worldwide awareness of hunger and promote action for the future of food, people, and the planet. Learn more. Our synod's Hunger Team will […]
Join Bishop Satterlee for a preaching retreat centered on his new book, My Burden Is Light: Making Room for Jesus in Preaching. This in-person retreat will be held October 16-18, 2023 and is an opportunity to discuss the book and to intentionally reflect on both our preaching and our relationship with Jesus. Like the book, the […]
