Living Fire Ministries of the North/West Lower Michigan Synod is excited to announce the Enter the Narrow Gate: A year-long reflective study of the Christian Wisdom Tradition! Explore the classic elements of monastic, spiritual, and contemplative life to discover how this ancient wisdom, learning, and spiritual practice might be understood and lived in new settings and life today. […]
Rostered leaders and their families are invited to a day for refreshment and renewal on June 21 at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Traverse City. Our synod will cover the costs of admission to the lakeshore, lunch, and dinner. A limited number of hotel rooms will also be made available for one night (either […]
Join us October at St. Stephen's in Lansing. 10:30 am-1:00 pm. Lunch Provided.
Exodus, Covenant and Wilderness Kelly J. Murphy, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Philosophy and Religion, Central Michigan University Just as individuals have turning points in their lives, so do groups of people and entire nations. An inspiring leader, a national tragedy, an incredible triumph—whole nations can be born or re-born around such events. So it is with […]
Registration is now open for the Autumn Leadership Event! This year’s theme is “Spirituality for a Complicated World” and will feature sessions with John Bell, the Wild Goose Resource Group, and the Iona Community. This event is co-sponsored by the Southeast Michigan Synod and the North/West Lower Michigan Synod, and will be held at Zion […]
Registration is now open for the Synod Boundaries Workshop. Topics include power and vulnerability, relationships, social media, and more. The workshop will take place on October 20 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Alpena. Registration is $10, which covers lunch and materials. Download Registration Form
A History of God’s People and Exile, Return and Restoration Rev. Julie Faith Parker, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Old Testament, Trinity Lutheran Seminary Through a close look at the books of Joshua, Judges, Samuel and Kings, we recount nearly 700 years of stories of the Israelites. The invasion of Jerusalem by Babylonian forces, the sacking […]
Designed for congregation council members, committee chairpersons, and ministry team leaders, this event introduces and explores seven key principles of congregational renewal. The day will begin with morning prayer and a keynote presentation, offer three workshop periods, lunch, and closing eucharist with Bishop Satterlee presiding. Learn More and Register
The Synod’s Anti-Racism team welcomes Judith Roberts, the Program Director for Racial Justice from the ELCA to present a workshop on Advancing Racial Justice! Laity and clergy are cordially invited to attend this fascinating workshop and to hear more about what our synod is doing to combat racism and encourage diversity! This free event will […]
Boundaries Workshop February 2, 2017 9:00am – 3:00pm Zion Lutheran Church 1209 Hancock Street Saginaw, MI 48602 Topics include: Power and Vulnerability, Relationships, Social Media, and more! Registration Fee is $10 and includes materials and lunch. Register Now
