The North/West Lower Michigan Synod Assembly will convene May 21-23, 2017 at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Comfort Inn and Suites Hotel and Conference Center in Mt. Pleasant. Our Assembly theme is “Freed by God’s Grace,” from the verse “So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36). We will welcome […]
The Publicly Engaged Church Committee of the North/West Lower Michigan Synod will be hosting a day-long educational event on Saturday, June 17, at University Lutheran Church in East Lansing. This event, billed as Lutherans Always Reforming: A Day of Social Change Conversation, will begin at 9:00 AM and conclude with Closing Worship at 3:00 PM. […]
Martin Luther: The Reformer for Today's Christians, a presentation by Dr. Kurt Hendel, Bernard, Fischer, Westberg Distinguished Ministry Professor Emeritus of Reformation History at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. This event will take place on Sunday, June 25 at Lebanon Lutheran Church in Whitehall at 3:30pm. A clergy event with Dr. Hendel will start at […]
Save the Date for You Matter 2017! We invite rostered leaders to save the date for our annual You Matter Day on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Faith Lutheran Church in Saginaw. Our special guest, Bishop Michael Rinehart of the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod will share some work and wisdom on the gift and challenge […]
WELCA NW Lower Michigan Retreat and Convention; September 29 and 30, 2017, at The Shack, White Cloud, MI. For more information, please contact Roxy Montague 231-872-0032, or check your Living Threads Newsletter.
The Gospels of Matthew and Mark The Rev. Walter F. Taylor Jr., B.A., M.Div., Ph.D., Retired – Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus OH The Gospel according to Matthew could very well be the most widely-read book in the New Testament. It has traditionally been the church’s favorite gospel, quoted more than any of the others in […]
The Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts The Rev. Walter F. Taylor Jr., B.A., M.Div., Ph.D., Retired – Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus OH One way to appreciate the writings of Luke is to consider what we would miss without them. Can we imagine Christmas without shepherds or without a baby in a manger? […]
Rostered Ministers, Synodically Authorized Ministers and Lay Ministry Training Program Graduates are welcome to join us for the Autumn Leadership Event this fall! The year's theme is Ever Reforming-- Our Ministries, Our Word and will feature a presentation from Beth Lewis, CEO of 1517 Media. The event will be held Sunday, October 22 to Tuesday, […]
Walking Together: A Day of Inspiration and Training for Congregational Leaders Saturday, November 4, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at Zion Lutheran Church 350 Pearl Street Cadillac The theme of this year’s gathering: “How to Be a Faithful, Effective Leader…and Enjoy It!” Some may wonder if this kind of leadership is possible…we’ve seen it and we […]
The Gospel of John Pastor Thomas Mammoser, Peace Lutheran Church, Gaylord MI The Gospel of John was Martin Luther’s favorite gospel. In fact, he thought it was “far to be preferred over the other three” because it will “show you Christ and teach you everything you need to know” (Luther’s Works, Vol. 35, Fortress Press, […]
