Events for November 5 - August 6

This is a one-day event designed especially for our early childhood directors in the District. We want to gather for worship, fellowship, and learning, and will mix in a little bit of fun. Adam Peterson, who is the keynote at our EC Conference the day after, will be joining us, and it is our hope […]

We are excited for our 2022 Early Childhood Conference at St. Lorenz, Frankenmuth. Not only do you get a day of learning, fellowship, worship, and professional growth, but you could also take the late afternoon/evening and visit all the fun shops in Frankenmuth. Just make sure you don’t leave the conference early to shop! You will definitely want […]

The philosopher Charles Taylor describes life in a secular age as the experience of belief being contingent and contested. The Christian faith is seen as one option among many. As a result of this experience, many of us find ourselves living with a variety of tensions regarding what it looks like to live lives of […]

Two conferences combined in one day! Should you register for both or just one? The New Church Worker Conference is for ALL church workers who are new to the Michigan District, LCMS. The Quest conference is only for those new church workers who were ordained or commissioned in the last 10 months. We look forward […]

A note regarding masks during the COVID-19 pandemic:  The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has provided mask guidance that flexes based on three key COVID-19 phases (response, recovery, and readiness).  The Michigan District will follow any mask mandates by the MDHHS, local health departments, or venues that are in place at the […]

Introduction to IIM Ministry The “Introduction to Intentional Interim Ministry” workshop is designed for those that are considering IIM as a part-time ministry when they retire. Attendance at an introductory workshop, commitment to this ministry, and District-sponsored continuing education are required to be recognized as a Michigan District Intentional Interim Minister. There is a $55 […]

Worship gatherings are central to the life and health of the Christian congregation. These gatherings reflect the congregation’s identity for themselves and to the community she is called to serve with the Gospel. During times of pastoral transition, the Intentional Interim Pastor enables the congregation to examine, evaluate, and seek God’s guidance regarding the role of […]

For those outside the Church, there is a temptation to ground one’s identity in one’s sexual orientation, career, or degree of social media influence. Within the Church, we face what is fundamentally the same problem, basing our identity on something that is not Christ: political leanings, the vocation of pastor, our family, etc. This is […]