Are you feeling a "sense of call"? Has anyone ever suggested that you would make a good pastor, deacon or other type of church leader? Do you feel God's Spirit tugging or nudging you to explore spiritual gifts, passions, interests? Do you have a willingness to lead God's people? Are you curious about becoming a […]
Assisting Minister Training II & The Writings March 13-14, 2020 Location TBA Assisting Minister Training II with Bishop Satterlee: Luther believed and Lutherans confess that all the baptized exercise an active, even “priestly” role in worship. So recent Lutheran worship books provide an assisting minister role with responsibilities assigned to a member of the congregation on […]
Due to the current limitations on in-person gatherings, this retreat has been cancelled. We are looking to reschedule at a later date. Take a day this Lent to step back from the demanding vocation that is preaching to reflect on the art and the craft of proclaiming the gospel. Dr. Craig A. Satterlee will make […]
People are growing more concerned about climate change. As they witness and experience impacts to their health, livelihoods and communities, they are increasingly looking for guidance on solutions from people in their daily lives - including faith leaders like you. On April 4, 2020 from 11:30am-4:00pm, the ELCA Advocacy Team will be hosting a webinar […]
Saturday, April 18, 2020 9:30 – 2:00 (Lunch provided) Faith Lutheran Church Okemos Featured Speaker: Rev. Dr. Barbara R. Rossing You are invited to attend this year’s presentation of the Holle Speaker Series on Saturday, April 18. This year’s guest presenter will be the Rev. Dr. Barbara Rossing. She will be speaking on: For the Healing […]
Do you receive emails asking you to send money or trying to trick you into giving up sensitive information? Do you know what to do if your data or the congregation’s data has been breached? Do you want to learn how best to protect yourself and the church from online threats? Please join us on […]
Due to the current limitations on in-person gatherings, this workshop has been cancelled. We are looking to reschedule at a later date. New and Improved Boundaries Workshop 2.0 ALL Rostered Ministers who have not attended a Boundaries Training in the last 3 years are strongly encouraged to attend. Lay Leaders may also attend.
The State of Michigan's Faith Based Affairs Taskforce will be hosting a live prayer call every Tuesday at 3pm ET. The call will be hosted via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/92457937820?pwd=QXdXL2RCcDZoTGtXQk5rSGQreXBrQT09 Password: 296251
Introducing a Virtual Weekly Synod Youth Group! In this time of separation, we are finding opportunities to connect in new ways and all Mitten Synod high school youth are invited to join us for a Zoom gathering every Thursday at 5pm! Gatherings start on April 30. To learn more and register, email megan@popportage.org
Pastor Rosanne Anderson, Assistant to the Bishop, will be offering a 3-week virtual seminar entitled "A Racial Justice Primer - Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow" beginning on Tuesday, May 12 and continuing on May 19 and 26. The seminars will be held at 1:00pm ET on each Tuesday and will last for approximately an hour. If you […]
