• Signs Along the Way: Discernment Retreat

    Signs Along the Way Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (PLTS) Discernment Weekend April 4-6, 2025 Are you wondering if seminary might be right for you? Consider joining Signs Along the Way at PLTS in Berkeley, California to connect with others in discernment, get to know PLTS faculty, and explore what it’s like to be an online […]

  • Exploring Diaconal Ministry in the ELCA

    The Seminaries of the ELCA and Deacons Krista Anderson and Beth Anderson will host a Fireside Chat via Zoom on April 10, 2025 from 8:00-9:15pm ET. The conversation will explore the in’s and out’s of Diaconal Ministry in the ELCA. Register Now.

  • Chrism Mass for Rostered Ministers

    Rostered ministers are invited to join Bishop Satterlee for a Chrism Mass with a renewal of ordination vows at St. Peter, Battle Creek on Monday, April 14 at 11:00am. Lunch will follow.  St. Peter Lutheran Church 1079 Riverside Drive Battle Creek, MI 49015 If you're planning to attend, please email Pastor Ed Ruble.

  • End Gun Violence Michigan Spring 2025 Lobby Day

    End Gun Violence Michigan & Moms Demand Action will host a lobby day on April 22, 2025 in Lansing, MI. Participants will be meeting with legislators to demand change, rallying at the Capitol, and building power for the movement. The focus will be on a number of important issues, including ghost guns, bump stocks, gun […]

  • 2025 Spring WELCA Gathering

    The Spring Gathering our the North/West Lower Michigan Synod’s Women of the ELCA (WELCA) will be held April 26, 2025 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Reed City, MI under the theme "Restore Unto Me the Joy of Thy Salvation" (Psalm 51:12). Come join us for an uplifting day of fellowship and growing in Christ […]

  • ELCA Stewardship: Cultivating the Craft of Asking (Spring 2025)

    ELCA Stewardship: Cultivating the Craft of Asking Join peers in interactive sessions to develop your skills and confidence in asking donors for financial support. Through the five online sessions, you will learn techniques to help you deepen donor relationships to connect vision to mission while actively making progress on your own ministry goals — from […]

  • Trinity Lutheran Seminary: The Last Lectures

    Join Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University in celebrating the contributions of their esteemed colleagues and teachers upon their retirement from Trinity. The Rev. Kathryn A. Kleinhans, Ph.D. Dean, Trinity Lutheran Seminary The Rev. E. Wray Bryant, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Religion & Philosophy The Rev. Joy A. Schroeder, Ph.D. Professor of Church History & […]

  • ELCA Webinar: Why People Give

    ELCA Stewardship Webinar “Why People Give: Love Letters to Our Church” What inspires people to give? Often, it starts with gratitude. In this session, you’ll learn to invite your members into a storytelling practice: writing “Love Letters to Our Church.” As people name how their faith community has shaped their lives, you’ll witness a congregation […]

  • You Are Witnesses Retreat – May 2025

    Join Bishop Craig Alan Satterlee and University Lutheran Church for a retreat centered on sharing the story of Jesus! Using You Are Witnesses of These Things as a guide, this retreat is an opportunity to experience the joy and fun in sharing the story of Jesus for no reason other than Jesus is such life-giving […]

  • 2025 Synod Assembly

    The 2025 Synod Assembly will be held May 18-20, 2025 at the Comfort Inn and Suites in Mt. Pleasant, MI.