After much prayer, conversation, and discernment from many perspectives, the North/West Lower Michigan Synod’s Conference Deans and Executive Committee unanimously recommended and the members of Synod Council present at the February 2022 meeting unanimously decided that the 2022 Synod Assembly will be held virtually on Saturday, May 14, 2022 via Zoom. Read the full statement. […]
What is important to you when you think about government? What about how the church and the state relate to each other? An ELCA task force is at work on a new social statement about civics and faith, and it wants to hear from you. This social statement was requested by the 2019 ELCA Churchwide […]
Energy Stewardship: Embracing the Sacredness of Creation! A Webinar Tuesday, June 21 from 8-9 pm Energy stewardship is one way faith communities can put faith into action support the interconnected web of life and free up funds for their vital ministries. The ELCA Social Statement "Caring for Creation: Vision, Hope, and Justice," adopted nearly 30 […]
The Center of Addiction & Faith is presenting a one-hour free webinar on June 30, 2022, at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET with a follow-up 30 minute Q&A Zoom discussion. Title of Webinar: Rethinking Silence: A Tool for the Body, the Mind, and Sustaining Recovery. Description: We live in a world of noise […]
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: […]
