PrintMany congregation leaders are asking how they can utilize technology to conduct meetings necessary for the business of the congregation. The North/West Lower Michigan Synod has provided an FAQ document with common questions related to conducting a remote meeting. Learn More.

Print As we sing “Peace on Earth,” Portico wants leaders to find the inner peace that comes from emotional and mental well-being. Portico is lifting up some resources to help: Gift of Presence Activity, Overcoming Compassion Fatigue, A Season of Letting Go Activity. Thank you for your responsiveness during Annual Enrollment! As a reminder, all members […]

PrintThis afternoon we’ve had reports of people receiving fraudulent emails from Bishop Satterlee asking for money or gift cards. These emails are being sent from various email addresses including bishopcraig.nwlms@gmail.com and are not from Bishop Satterlee. Please do not respond to these emails or send any money or gift cards.  This type of email scam has become prevalent in church communities. In this […]

PrintThe Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and the Center for Advanced Studies in Religion and Science will be hosting Antje Jackelén, Archbishop of the Church of Sweden, in an online talk, “Technology, Theology and Spirituality in the Digital Age”, on December 9, 2020 at 1pm ET. Jackelén was director of the Zygon Center for […]

PrintThis year, the Ignite the Church Conference will be moving to monthly webinars focused on the theme “Adapting to a New Reality: Living into a Fresh Vision for God’s Church.” Monthly webinars focus on key areas:   January 21, 2021 – Encouragement Beyond Fatigue   February 18, 2021 – Justice and the Common Good   March 18, 2021 […]

PrintIn celebration of the 50th anniversary of the ordination of women, the Women’s Jubilee Committee created a digital collection of sermons written by women from across the North/West Lower Michigan Synod. The sermons are based on texts from Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary and are now available online: Read Now. If you are interested in contributing a sermon, please contact Rev. Kjersten […]

PrintAs the world continues to change, it is important for the church to remain true to the Gospel and relevant in our time. In 2020, global pandemic, the urgent struggle for racial justice and a divisive political climate have only sharpened and renewed this church’s purpose to “activate each of us so more people know the […]

PrintThe North/West Lower Michigan Synod will be producing A Service of Lessons and Carols video worship service that will premiere on December 27, 2020. This service will also be available in advance for congregational use. We are looking for congregations to submit video recordings of hymns to be used during the service. If your congregation […]

PrintThe Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) seeks its next Executive for Administration (EA), who will serve as the chief operating officer for the ELCA’s churchwide headquarters located in Chicago. The EA will work closely with the presiding bishop and all ELCA staff leaders. Importantly, the EA position presents the unique opportunity to be deeply […]

PrintTrapp Grant Applications are now available!  If you are in a Northern Michigan congregation (Traverse or Sunrise Conferences), you might qualify for a grant from the Paul E. Trapp estate. The endowment was created from a bequest to support “people-oriented” ministries. Applications must be submitted by November 30, 2020. Download Application