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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191025
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T200917Z
UID:3148-1571702400-1571961599@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:LARC Retreat: Going Out Yet Not Knowing
DESCRIPTION:LARC: Lutherans\, Anglicans\, and Roman Catholics \nGoing Out Yet Not Knowing: Ministry in the Paradox of a Connected/Disconnected Culture \n\n\n\nWe live in the paradox of a culture that is more connected than ever before and yet more dis-connected. The planners of the LARC Retreat discern the Spirit is disrupting our ways of working to challenge and invite us to claim new opportunities. We seek a better understanding of the “Nones”\, “Dones” and “Spiritual But Not Religious”\, who are nonetheless hungry for authentic spirituality and for social community grounded in shared values. Join us for a time of reflection\, prayer\, informed dialogue\, and honest sharing. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 22 – Thursday\, October 24\nAugustine Center of the Sacramentine Monastery\nConway\, MI \nLearn More and Register 
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/larc-retreat-going-out-yet-not-knowing/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191020
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20190916T155319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T155319Z
UID:3476-1571443200-1571529599@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:The Church's Song: Hearts\, Hands\, Voices Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians\, Hearts • Hands • Voices events are affordable\, practical workshops with a focus on skill-building. Musicians\, pastors\, and others interested in worship and music are invited to attend a workshop titled “The Church’s Song” on Saturday\, October 19 at Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso\, IN. Presenters are Lorraine Brugh\, Cheryl Dieter\, and Anne Krentz Organ. The cost is $45 ($20 for students) and includes lunch. \nFor complete workshop information or to register go to https://alcm.org/event/valparaiso-in/.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/the-churchs-song-hearts-hands-voices-workshop/
LOCATION:Valparaiso\, IN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191021
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20190905T153106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T153106Z
UID:3423-1571356800-1571615999@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:A Weekend with Emmy Kegler
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Emmy Kegler is an ELCA pastor\, author\, and co-leader of the Queer Grace Community\, a group of LGBTQ+ Christians who meet for worship\, Bible study\, and fellowship. Pastor Emmy will be leading a weekend of learning and worship in Grand Rapids on October 18-20\, 2019. All events are free but tickets are required for Saturday’s workshop. \nLearn More.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/a-weekend-with-emmy-kegler/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191018
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20190828T151150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T151239Z
UID:3375-1571270400-1571356799@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Capital Conference Community Forum on Transgender and LGBTQ+ Issues
DESCRIPTION:Samaritas and Faith Lutheran Church will be sponsoring a community forum to learn about transgender and LGBTQ+ issues. The forum will feature a panel discussion with Andrew Lorenzen-Strait\, Director of Children and Family Services\, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services\, Melanie Jones\, Staff Attorney\, Michigan Immigrant Rights Center\, and Jay Kaplan\, Staff Attorney for the ACLU of Michigan’s LBGT Project\, Heidi Schaetzl\, local school teacher\, and Phiwa Langeni\, Pastor of Salus Center\, UCC. The panel will be moderated by Courtney Isanhart\, MSW. \nThe forum will be held on October 17\, at 7:00pm at Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos (4515 Dobie Road). \nLearn More.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/capital-conference-community-forum-on-transgender-and-lgbtq-issues/
LOCATION:Faith Lutheran Church Okemos\, 4515 Dobie Road\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191018
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20190819T161109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190819T161109Z
UID:3321-1571270400-1571356799@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Portico Pre-Retirement Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Portico will be hosting a Pre-Retirement Seminar in Dundee\, MI on Thursday\, October 17. There will be a morning session from 9:00am-12:30pm\, which will cover the basics of creating a budget\, determining how much to save for retirement\, and ways to invest your savings. The afternoon session from 1:15pm to 6:00pm will focus on things to consider as you prepare for retirement\, such as creating an income plan\, paying taxes in retirement\, and navigating Social Security and Medicare. Lunch will be provided. \nLearn more and Register.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/portico-pre-retirement-seminar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191016
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20190828T150533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T150533Z
UID:3373-1571097600-1571183999@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Capital Conference Community Forum on Immigration
DESCRIPTION:Samaritas and Faith Lutheran Church will be sponsoring a community forum on immigration. The forum will feature a panel discussion with Andrew Lorenzen-Strait\, Director of Children and Family Services\, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services\, Melanie Jones\, Staff Attorney\, Michigan Immigrant Rights Center\, and Amy Maldanado\, Immigration Attorney\, and Farah Khalil\, Local Refugee Advocate. \nThe forum will be held on October 15\, at 7:00pm at Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos (4515 Dobie Road). \nLearn More.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/capital-conference-community-forum-on-immigration/
LOCATION:Faith Lutheran Church Okemos\, 4515 Dobie Road\, Okemos\, MI\, 48864\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191013
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20190729T143027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190729T143027Z
UID:3290-1570752000-1570924799@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Region 6 Discernment Retreat
DESCRIPTION:We invite those thinking about seminary to attend the Region 6 (Indiana\, Kentucky\, Michigan\, and Ohio) Discernment Retreat on October 11-12\, 2019. The retreat will be held at St. John Lutheran\, 460 Riley St. Dundee\, MI 48131. \nRegistration forms must be mailed to the Southeast Michigan Synod by September 5\, 2019. \nAdditional questions about this retreat should be directed to Rev. Barry Osterbur\, Director of Candidacy at the Southeast Michigan Synod at 586-215-4891 or b.osterbur@semisynod.com \nLearn More and Register.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/region-6-discernment-retreat-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191009
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20190206T163952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190910T180038Z
UID:2946-1570320000-1570579199@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Fall Theological Event
DESCRIPTION:Clergy and their spouses are invited to a Theological Retreat this fall at Mackinac Island. Centered on the theme “Engaging Deitrich Bonhoeffer: Discipleship\, Life Together\, and His Theology of the Cross”\, the keynote speaker will be Rev. Matthew L. Becker\, Ph.D.\, Professor of Theology at Valparaiso University. \nThe event will be held Sunday – Tuesday\, October 6-8\, 2019 at the Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island. \nAll registrations must be postmarked by August 31\, 2019. \nRegistration forms and payment must be mailed to the Northern Great Lakes Synod\, 1029 N. Third Street\, Suite A Marquette\, MI 49855. \nLearn More  \nDownload Registration Form 
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/fall-theological-event-2/
LOCATION:Mission Point Resort\, Mackinac Island\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190929
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20190819T175110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T152453Z
UID:3323-1569542400-1569715199@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:North/West Lower Michigan WELCA Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The North/West Lower Michigan WELCA will be hosting a retreat September 27-28\, 2019 at Zion Lutheran Church in Cadillac\, MI. \nThis year’s theme is “Therefore as we have opportunity\, let us do good to all people” (Galatians 6:10). Angela Bell\, an executive of the national WELCA will be speaking and Rev. Jennifer Michaels will be leading worship. \nLearn More.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/north-west-lower-michigan-welca-retreat/
LOCATION:Zion Lutheran Cadillac\, 350 Pearl St \, Cadillac\, MI\, 49601\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190923
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20190610T152220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190610T152244Z
UID:3237-1568937600-1569196799@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Addiction and Faith Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second annual Addiction and Faith Conference to be held in Bloomington MN on Sept. 20-22\, 2019.  Addiction in every form\, including opioid addiction\, is ravaging our world. The conference seeks to help answer the question\, “How can we as people of faith respond to this crisis?”  We believe faith communities can play a vital role – to better recognize and respond to addiction in all its forms and could do much to help save lives. The conference is open to anyone interested in exploring the devastation of addiction and the remarkable role of faith in the healing process. It is designed for congregational and community leaders\, clergy\, parish nurses\, youth workers\, synod staff\, church staff\, lay leaders\, parents and caregivers\, and not just for people in recovery. Together we will enhance our knowledges about addiction recovery\, share stories that provide hope\, learn life-changing tools and best practices\, all while celebrating our faith in God’s abiding grace. \nLearn More and Register \nView Brochure
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/addiction-and-faith-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190919
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20190912T161118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190912T161507Z
UID:3458-1568764800-1568851199@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Viewing of Paris to Pittsburgh
DESCRIPTION:Earth Keepers at Trinity Lutheran Church\, Grand Rapids\, and Michigan Interfaith Power & Light will be hosting two showings of the film\, Paris to Pittsburgh on Wednesday\, September 18 at 10:30am and Sunday\, September 22 at 6:30pm. These showings are free and open to the public and will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church (2700 Fulton St. East). \nParis to Pittsburgh\, distributed by National Geographic\, documents practical work by local organizations\, congregations\, and municipalities around the country as more and more communities realize that action is necessary and possible. A trailer for the film can be found at www.paristopittsburgh.com
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/viewing-of-paris-to-pittsburgh/
LOCATION:Trinity Lutheran Church Grand Rapids\, 2700 Fulton St E\,  Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190909
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20190529T192120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T192120Z
UID:3203-1567900800-1567987199@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:"God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday
DESCRIPTION:“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday is Sunday\, September 8\, 2019. 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. \nService activities offer an opportunity for us to explore one of our most basic convictions as Lutherans: that all of life in Jesus Christ – every act of service\, in every daily calling\, in every corner of life – flows freely from a living\, daring confidence in God’s grace. \nYou work every day to make your community a better place. Let us continue doing this work together in 2019! View the video and access resources to guide your congregation’s planning\, promotion and more.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/gods-work-our-hands-sunday-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190519
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20190513T163008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T163008Z
UID:3157-1557964800-1558223999@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Synod Assembly 2019
DESCRIPTION:Called to be like Living Stones in a Changing World \nMay 16-18\, 2019 \nComfort Inn & Suites Hotel and Conference Center \n2424 S. Mission\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI  48858. \n  \nLearn More.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/synod-assembly-2019/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190504
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20190206T162853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T202729Z
UID:2944-1556841600-1556927999@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Learning from the Bishop: Preaching the Season of the Son
DESCRIPTION:Spend a spring day in sermon preparation and conversation that will equip you to preach through summer and fall! Join Bishop Satterlee for a series of presentations on the Gospel texts for the season after Pentecost (June 23 – November 24). \nThis event will be held on May 3\, 2019 from 9:30am – 3:00pm at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Gladwin\, MI. \nPastors\, deacons\, synodically authorized ministers\, and anyone will be preaching in the coming months are welcome to attend. \nThe cost for this event is $10. \nTo register\, complete this online form and mail a check to the North/West Lower Michigan Synod Office at 2900 N. Waverly Rd. Lansing\, MI 48906 \nChecks should be made out to the North/West Lower Michigan Synod with the memo line: Learning from the Bishop \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/learning-from-the-bishop-preaching-the-season-of-the-son/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190502
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20190401T145544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190401T145544Z
UID:3083-1556668800-1556755199@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Honduras Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to attend the Honduras Team Meeting to hear more about the March Mission Trip. The meeting will be held on May 1\, 2019 at 5:00pm at Peace Lutheran Church in Sparta\, MI. \nTo learn more about the March Mission Trip\, visit the trip blog.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/honduras-team-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190428
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20190412T213320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190412T213320Z
UID:3091-1556323200-1556409599@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:WELCA Spring Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Spend Saturday\, April 27\, 2019 with women from other Lutheran congregations in the North/West Lower Michigan Synod at Trinity Lutheran Church 2700 Fulton St E. Grand Rapids\, MI 49506-1899. It will be a day of fellowship\, Bible study\, good food\, crafting and worship. This year’s theme for the Spring Gathering is “And find out what pleases the Lord” (Ephesians 5:10). \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/welca-spring-gathering-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190414
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20190201T185726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T185726Z
UID:2938-1555027200-1555199999@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:ELMM Retreat: Genesis 12-50
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Joy Schroeder\, Trinity Lutheran Seminary \nApril 12-13 \nLansing area location to be announced \nVisit elmm.org for additional information or contact Rebecca Bossenbroek at administrator@elmm.org
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/elmm-retreat-genesis-12-50/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190331
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20190110T184222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T184222Z
UID:2920-1553904000-1553990399@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Walking Together 2019
DESCRIPTION:A Day of Worship\, Learning and Encouragement for Congregational Lay Leaders \nSaturday\, March 30\, 2019\n10 am – 3 pm\nCalvary Lutheran Church\, Lansing \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/walking-together-2019/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190324
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20181210T201443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190128T201842Z
UID:2905-1553299200-1553385599@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:For the Life of the World: Bonhoeffer & Ecology
DESCRIPTION:The Publicly Engaged Church Table\, in cooperation with the Holle Speaker Series\, will be presenting a seminar by Rev. Dr. Lisa E. Dahill\, Associated Professor of Religion at California Lutheran University. The seminar will take place on March 23\, 2019 at University Lutheran in East Lansing from 9:30am-3:30pm. Register Now.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/for-the-life-of-the-world-bonhoeffer-ecology/
LOCATION:University Lutheran Church\, 1020 South Harrison Rd \, East Lansing \, MI\, 48823\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190321
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20181210T200929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181210T200929Z
UID:2903-1552780800-1553126399@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Silent Directed Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Take time during Lent to rest\, reflect\, and deepen your relationship with God. Join us for an Ecumenical Lenten Retreat sponsored by Living Fire Ministries. The retreat will be held March 17-20\, 2019 at St. Francis Retreat Center in Dewitt. Register Now.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/silent-directed-retreat/
LOCATION:St. Francis Retreat Center\, 703 E. Main St \, Dewitt\, MI\, 48820\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190317
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20190201T185625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T185625Z
UID:2936-1552608000-1552780799@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:ELMM Retreat: Genesis 1-11
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Carol Bechtel\, Western Theological Seminary \nMarch 15-16 \nGrand Rapids area location to be announced \nVisit elmm.org for additional information or contact Rebecca Bossenbroek at administrator@elmm.org
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/elmm-retreat-genesis-1-11/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190308
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20181112T203658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181112T203658Z
UID:2875-1551916800-1552003199@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Synod Boundaries Workshop
DESCRIPTION:All rostered ministers who have not attended a boundaries training in the past 3 years are strongly encouraged to attend this training. Lay leaders may also attend. \nThe training will be held on March 7\, 2019 from 9:00am – 3:00pm at Resurrection Lutheran in Saginaw. Registration is $10 and covers materials and lunch. Registrations must be received by March 1\, 2019 \nRegister Now. 
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/synod-boundaries-workshop-7/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190303
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20190110T182849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T182939Z
UID:2917-1551398400-1551571199@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Spring Discernment Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Are you sensing that God may be calling you to minister as a deacon or pastor in the ELCA? \nParticipation in a Discernment Retreat is an excellent way to explore that question. The Directors of Candidacy in Region 6 will be hosting aa retreat March 1-2\, 2019 at Camp Mowana in Mansfield\, OH. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/spring-discernment-retreat/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190115
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20180910T170124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T171342Z
UID:2809-1547337600-1547510399@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Preaching Stewardship\, Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Preaching Stewardship Workshops \nSponsored by the The North/West Lower Michigan Synod and The Stewardship of Life Institute \nWant to be more bold in preaching about stewardship? Looking for new ways to enhance conversation about mission support? Want to share in conversation with colleagues about how to grow stewardship? This is for you! \nPastors\, Rostered Ministers\, and Synodically Authorized Ministers are invited to two overnight trainings gleaning the best of Bishop Craig A. Satterlee’s D.Min. teaching about preaching stewardship. The program will consist of presentations about the biblical basis and preaching about stewardship\, a discussion of resources\, and sharing and critiquing sermons about stewardship. \nNovember 4-5\, 2018 and January 13-14\, 2019\nSt. Francis Retreat Center\, Dewitt\, MI\nRegistration Cost: $85 \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/preaching-stewardship-part-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181112
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20181010T151519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181010T151519Z
UID:2828-1541721600-1541980799@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Mitten Youth Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Synod Youth Table is organizing an event for high school youth to build relationships\, grow as leaders\, and discuss issues that are important to them. We invite each congregation to send two youth\, but more will be welcome depending on space. This event will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland from Friday evening November 9 – Sunday\, November 11. Learn More. Registration can be completed online. Contact Pastor Travis Wilson by phone (269-637-4104) or email with any questions.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/mitten-youth-summit/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181106
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20180910T170033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T171318Z
UID:2806-1541289600-1541462399@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:Preaching Stewardship\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Preaching Stewardship Workshops \nSponsored by the The North/West Lower Michigan Synod and The Stewardship of Life Institute \nWant to be more bold in preaching about stewardship? Looking for new ways to enhance conversation about mission support? Want to share in conversation with colleagues about how to grow stewardship? This is for you! \nPastors\, Rostered Ministers\, and Synodically Authorized Ministers are invited to two overnight trainings gleaning the best of Bishop Craig A. Satterlee’s D.Min. teaching about preaching stewardship. The program will consist of presentations about the biblical basis and preaching about stewardship\, a discussion of resources\, and sharing and critiquing sermons about stewardship. \nNovember 4-5\, 2018 and January 13-14\, 2019\nSt. Francis Retreat Center\, Dewitt\, MI\nRegistration Cost: $85 \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/preaching-stewardship-part-1/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181028
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
CREATED:20180730T205605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180730T205605Z
UID:2784-1540598400-1540684799@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:For the Living of These Days: What can we learn from Dietrich Bonhoeffer?
DESCRIPTION:The Publicly Engaged Church Table is sponsoring an event discussing the works of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Moderated by Pastor Erick Johnson\, this event will consist of a presentation\, viewing of the video “Bonhoeffer” by Martin Doblmeier\, and a Q&A session. Lunch will be provided. \nOctober 27\, 2018\n11:00am – 3:00pm \nPrince of Peace Lutheran Church\n1747 W. Milham Ave\nPortage\, MI 49024 \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/for-the-living-of-these-days-what-can-we-learn-from-dietrich-bonhoeffer-2/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181029
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UID:2811-1540512000-1540771199@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:One Year to Live Men's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Men of all ages yearn for real friendships and a closer relationship with Christ. Join us for the One Year to Live Men’s Retreat sponsored by Lutheran Men in Mission. \nOctober 26-28\, 2018\nCamp Shaw-waw-nas-see\nManteno\, IL \nRegister by September 15 for the rate of $200\nAfter September 15\, registration cost is $225 \nLearn More and Register
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/one-year-to-live-mens-retreat/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181028
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UID:2752-1540512000-1540684799@www.mittensynod.org
SUMMARY:ELMM Retreat: Daniel\, Apocalyptic\, and the Early Jewish Period; Revelation
DESCRIPTION:Daniel\, Apocalyptic\, and the Early Jewish Period; Revelation \nDr. Walter Taylor\, Trinity Lutheran Seminary \nDaniel was written in a difficult time in which the Jewish people were confronted with religious\, political\, and cultural annihilation. To understand Daniel\, we need to quickly survey the history leading up to the writing of this book. \nRevelation has been frequently misused. It has been divorced from its historical setting and understood as a book of secret codes that program how God will act at the end of time. Revelation does tell us how the story will end: It will end with the defeat of all evil and with God united with God’s people. \n\n\n\n\nAlso in this session: Introduction to Healthy Congregations with Rev. Clayton H. Bates\, Chair\, ELMM Board of Governors \n\n\nDates: Friday (9am) –Saturday (3pm)\, October 26-27\, 2018\nRetreat Site: Faith Lutheran Church\, 4432 Mackinaw Rd\, Saginaw\, MI 48603\, 989-799-0162\nRetreat Cost: $50.00\nLodging Site: Holiday Inn Express\, 2501 Tittabawasee Rd\, Saginaw\, MI 48604\, 989-792-7500\nLodging Deadline: Friday\, September 28\,2018\nLodging Code: ELM\nLodging Rate: $155 (includes Saturday breakfast) \n\nRegistration Information
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/elmmretreatdaniel/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181028
DTSTAMP:20260923T134647
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SUMMARY:Discernment Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious where the Holy Spirit might be leading you? Are you sensing a call to serve the church in a new way? Are you wondering about becoming a deacon or pastor in the ELCA? You (and your spouse\, if application) are invited to attend the 2018 Fall Discernment Retreat to explore these questions. \nOctober 26-27\, 2018\nSt. Peter Lutheran Church\n1079 Riverside Drive\nBattle Creak\, MI 49015 \nLearn more.
URL:https://www.mittensynod.org/event/discernment-retreat/
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