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
Reformation 500: A Pilgrimage of Remembering 12 Days Lutherland and Italy May 1-12, 2017 Hosted by Sister Nancy Brousseau, OP and The Rev. Craig A. Satterlee, Bishop, Ph.D. Visiting Berlin, Wittenberg, Eisleben, Erfurt, Eisenach, Munich, Venice, Florence, Rome, and the Vatican City with a Papal Audience. View the Flyer Download the Registration Form
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. […]
