• The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity & Ecumenical Prayer Service

    The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is celebrated from January 18 - January 25, 2025. This week brings together Christian denominations from around the world to pray that Jesus’ desire that his followers be one come true (John 17:21-23). This year’s theme is “Do you believe this” (John 11:26). The 1,700th Anniversary of the […]

  • You Are Witnesses of These Things Youth Retreat

    Join Bishop Craig Alan Satterlee and Pastor David Sprang for a one day retreat that will help youth (7th-12th graders) name Jesus's presence in their lives and give them the ability to share their story with others. This retreat will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 9:00am - 3:00pm at Zion Lutheran Church […]

  • 2025 ELCA Youth Ministry Network Extravaganza

    The ELCA Youth Ministry Network Extravaganza is a four day in-person and online event for ELCA congregational leaders in children's, youth, young adult and outdoor ministry. The 2025 Extravaganza will be held January 23-26, 2025 in Louisville, KY with optional pre-conference add-ons prior to the event. Learn more and Register. Rates increase October 16!

  • Boundary Training for Rostered Ministers

    The North/West Lower Michigan Synod will be offering Boundary Training for Rostered Ministers as a four part series via Zoom. These 1-hour sessions will be held on February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2025 from 11:00am-12:00pm. Participants are required to attend all four sessions. Pastor David Sprang and Pastor Rosanne Anderson will lead these sessions. Boundary […]

  • Boundary Training for Rostered Ministers

    The North/West Lower Michigan Synod will be offering Boundary Training for Rostered Ministers as a four part series via Zoom. These 1-hour sessions will be held on February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2025 from 11:00am-12:00pm. Participants are required to attend all four sessions. Pastor David Sprang and Pastor Rosanne Anderson will lead these sessions. Boundary […]

  • Peer Ministry-Leadership Training

    Join other high school youth from the North/West Lower Michigan Synod and the Southeast Michigan Synod to learn about Peer Ministry. It’s about friends helping friends! Not just for the church, but every day of your life, everywhere and any time. It’s not a job to do, it’s an attitude. You will learn skills not […]

  • ELCA Chaplain Corps Fireside Chat

    The Seminaries of the ELCA and the ELCA Chaplain Corps will host a virtual fireside chat on February 13! Explore the in’s and out’s of serving as a chaplain in the ELCA.This virtual event will be from 8:00-9:15pm ET. Registration is open! Register Now.

  • Center of Addiction & Faith Webinar: Substance Use Recovery

    The Center of Addiction & Faith is hosting a one-hour free webinar on February 26, 2025 titled “Substance Use Recovery: How Your Church can be Part of the Solution.” The webinar will be held from 1:00-2:00pm ET and will feature a presentation from Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC, from the ATTC Network. He will discuss church-based […]

  • Urban Servant Corps Information Session

    A place to belong. A welcoming and affirming community. An opportunity to serve. If these values are important to you, consider joining the Urban Servant Corps (USC) community in Denver, CO. At USC, we believe that service is transformational -- it creates the opportunity for shared humanity and to faithfully respond to one another's needs. […]

  • Understanding Medicaid Cuts: A Lutheran Response

    On March 6 from 1:00-2:00pm ET, ELCA Advocacy and Lutheran Services in America will host a webinar on protecting Medicaid coverage for those in the greatest need. As people of faith, we will examine the current legislative proposals that could reduce access to essential healthcare for millions of Americans including elderly nursing home residents, children, […]