This new and improved boundaries workshop is open to rostered ministers and lay leaders. All rostered ministers who have not attended a boundaries training in the last 3 years are strongly encouraged to attend. The workshop will be held from 9am - 3pm on October 29, 2019 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Muskegon, MI. […]
Golden Rule 2020: A Call for Dignity and Respect in Politics Bishop Satterlee joined Presiding Bishop Eaton and other bishops throughout the ELCA in supporting "Golden Rule 2020: A Call for Dignity and Respect in Politics." This statement was developed by a wide range of Christian leaders in conjunction with the National Institute for Civil […]
All Mitten Synod High School Youth are invited to participate in the 2nd Annual Mitten Synod Youth Retreat! This synodical high school retreat will be an opportunity for youth to grow in their relationships across congregations and to explore ways to deepen and use their leadership skills. This retreat will take place November 8-10 at […]
On November 9, 2019, the world will commemorate the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall. ELCA Global Mission has provided an array of resources to assist in remembering those who have helped bring down walls in the past and those seeking just and peaceful ways to bring down the walls in our […]
The Generosity Project is an expression of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Macedonia Project, with initial funding provided by Thrivent Financial Services. The purpose of the Macedonia Project is to grow faithful steward leaders by providing a curriculum about generosity and stewardship. They will be hosting three events in Lansing on November 10-11. Learn More and […]
Samaritas and Thrivent Member Network, Great Lakes Region are partnering for Giving Tuesday—one of the biggest, boldest days for fundraising! There are many ways you can support Samaritas’ mission. Donate Toys for Foster Care Kids – Samaritas is collecting Christmas gifts for children in our foster care program. Please drop off an unwrapped toy to Samaritas […]
All rostered leaders are invited to attend a Christmas Worship and Lunch on December 11, 2019 at St. Stephen in Lansing, MI. Worship will be held at 11:30am and will be followed by lunch. To help us plan, please RSVP.
The Extravaganza is the annual gathering of children, youth, and family ministry leaders from across the ELCA. It's more than a conference: It's space to be stretched, it's worship, it's inspiring speakers, it's learning from colleagues across the country, it's sharing your insights with others, it's informative and transformative. Learn More.
Assisting Minister Training I & Prophets Before the Exile February 7-8, 2020 Location TBA Assisting Minister Training I 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 […]
Get inspired, encouraged, challenged and warmed up at the Ignite the Church Conference in Orlando, Florida, February 11-13. In addition to large group gatherings on Congregational Vitality, there will be electives on Reaching Younger Generations, Expanding Kingdom Impact, Church Renewal and Discipleship, Renewing Music, Vitality through Mission, Engaging Your Neighborhood, Evangelism, Social Justice, and Raising […]
