Apocalypticism The Greek word apocalyptic means “to unveil or uncover.” Apocalyptic literature seeks to uncover the hidden meaning of present events as well as the course and significance of human events. An apocalypse is an entire document written in this style. (Witnesses to the Word, ©1991 Augsburg Fortress.) This retreat explores the writing of the […]
St. Luke's Grand Rapids, in partnership with Christ Wyoming, Good Shepherd Holland and the Synod Anti-Racism Team, will host a synod-wide anti-racism training Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Childcare is available. There is no charge for the event. Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance (LEDA) of Holland will lead the seminar. LEDA works to dismantle […]
“That the Word May Believe: Authority, Mercy, and Mission” Tuesday, October 27, (1:00pm) to Thursday, October 29 (1:00pm) At the Augustine Center of the Sacramentine Monastery 2798 North US 31, Conway, Michigan Learn More and Register
This session is led by Sister Nancy Brousseau and is underscored by the physicist, Dr. Elizabet Sahtouris, who reinforces the notion that our world is undergoing a major evolutionary transition, one that “requires us to outgrow our adolescent belligerence and mature into responsible young adults, who will learn to treat creation and each other in […]
Join Pastor David Sprang and Carrie Wygmans for the Synod Boundaries Workshop. Topics include: Power and Vulnerability, Relationships, Social Media, and more! The workshop will take place from 9am-3pm. Registration is $10 Register Now Dates: November 3, 2015 Zion Lutheran Church, 582 Lamoreaux Dr. NW, Comstock Park November 10, 2015 St. John Lutheran Church, 710 […]
Sponsored by The Macedonia Project A resource for Mission Support Want 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 stewards? This is for you! Two overnight trainings gleaning the best of Bishop Satterlee’s D. […]
Join Pastor David Sprang and Carrie Wygmans for the Synod Boundaries Workshop. Topics include: Power and Vulnerability, Relationships, Social Media, and more! The workshop will take place from 9am-3pm. Registration is $10 Register Now Dates: November 3, 2015 Zion Lutheran Church, 582 Lamoreaux Dr. NW, Comstock Park November 10, 2015 St. John Lutheran Church, 710 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
