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Weekly Synod Newsletters
The Weekly Newsletter is released every Tuesday morning.
Monthly Synod Newsletters
The Monthly Newsletter is released on the 1st of each month.
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If you have an addition to the newsletter, please send your information to communication@mittensynod.org at any time for weekly publications OR by the 28th of each month for monthly publications. We would love to hear from you!
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Bishop Julie's Installation was held on September 13, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Grand Rapids.
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Communication Requests
Do you have an event, article, or notice to share with the Mitten Synod? Consider submitting it to the Weekly Update or Synod Monthly Newsletter!
To be considered for a Synod publication, submissions must adhere to the requirements and deadlines listed below. All submissions are subject to the approval of the Communications Director.
Mitten Synod Weekly Update
Mitten Synod Weekly Updates are published every Tuesday morning. To be considered for publication in the Weekly Update, all materials must be submitted by 5pm on the Friday before the desired Tuesday. Submissions must include a title, a brief summary, any pertinent links, and contact information. If approved, submissions are guaranteed to run for one week. All content is subject to review and editing before it is published to ensure it aligns with the Synod’s content and branding standards.
Synod Monthly Newsletter
The Synod Monthly Newsletter is published on the 1st of each month. To be considered for publication in the Synod Monthly Newsletter, all materials must be submitted by 5pm on the 28th of each month. Articles must be submitted as an editable file (ex: Microsoft Word document) and be between 300-400 words in length. All content is subject to review and editing before it is published to ensure it aligns with the Synod’s content and branding standards.
Online Event Registration & Online Event Hosting/Moderating
Synod ministries, task forces, and tables are responsible for creating and managing online registration forms for their virtual or in-person meetings and events. This includes creating the registration form, managing the registrations, and sending out any relevant information (meeting links, resources, etc.). Synod ministries are also responsible for hosting and moderating their online meetings or events using their preferred video conferencing service.