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The 2019 National Youth Gathering is upon us! 1. Michigan District T-shirt We would love to have ALL groups represent our great state by buying and wearing our very own Michigan District NYG T-shirt!  Plan to wear them on Sunday, July 14th!  That is the day of our Michigan District Event at Concordia University, St. Paul! 2. Bus Package  **Please contact Debbie Hughes or Randy Bickel if you have any questions.  3.  District Event - We are excited to welcome 67…

The 67th Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will be held in Tampa, Florida July 20-25, 2019.  Information regarding nominations, resolutions, the national offering, and more can be found at lcms.org. Convention Livestream  

The Michigan District encourages you to attend The Summit, a gathering place created to promote connectivity for shared learning, common support, and professional inspiration. The conference is presented by the Center for Worship Leadership from Concordia University Irvine (formerly known as Worship Arts Leadership Institute). It is intentionally designed to address the needs of worship arts ministry staff, volunteer leaders, team members, pastors, and students preparing for church worker vocations. Through built-in time for one-on-one conversations with friends and presenters/clinicians…

This August we once again gather together as Lutheran principals at Higgins Lake. Ted Neitzke will be our keynote speaker, challenging and encouraging us in our leadership as we look at how leaders change the direction and influence others. We have a packed agenda full of fun, fellowship, and professional growth!

We are excited for you to join us at our Michigan District Early Childhood Conference this summer! Dr. Rebecca Isbell will be our keynote speaker, focusing on “Nurturing the 4 C’s in Young Children to be Creative Communicators, Collaborators, and Critical Thinkers.” We’ll also have a variety of breakout sessions and a full day of learning, fellowship, and growing in our service of sharing the Gospel with the little ones and families God has called us to serve. Nurturing the…

As retired pastors, wives, and widows of pastors, we are all aging. In doing so, we still confidently remain EAGER: Engaging and Aging Gracefully, Energetically, and Responsibly. Dr. Rich Bimler will give us wonderful insights on how we can eagerly and productively continue to contribute to Christ’s Kingdom. According to Dr. Bimler, aging is the only way to live! Come and enthusiastically join us!

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“What’s Happening in Urban Ministry in the Michigan District, LCMS?” A wonderful group of Jesus’ followers called ’55 ALIVE’ asked that question about a year ago. In an effort to answer them, the 2019 Urban Ministry Conference was birthed. On Monday, September 16, 2019, Camp Restore, Detroit will host this special event. Nearly a dozen Michigan District-sponsored urban ministries will share about their efforts to serve their communities in the name of Jesus through short (10-15 minute) presentations. You are…