Board of Directors Listening Event

St. John 16339 E 14 Mile Rd, Fraser, MI, United States

The Michigan District Board of Directors is hosting a Listening Event for the Metro East Region on Monday, October 16, at St. John, Fraser. Pastors, church workers, church leaders, and laity are all welcome to attend. The Board seeks input in the following areas: What should the Board know about ministry in this region? What […]

Event Series Beyond the Breakwater

Beyond the Breakwater – One-Day Event

Messiah Lutheran Church 1550 S Poseyville Rd, Midland, MI, United States

Pete Prochnow, Director of Worship Arts & Community Engagement for the Michigan District, invites you to come with him to Beyond the Breakwater in Midland at Messiah Church. At Messiah, you will learn what Beyond the Breakwater is all about— mobilizing the church and caring for your community. To be the church is to reach one more life with Jesus […]

Beyond the Breakwater – Two-Day Event

Messiah Lutheran Church 1550 S Poseyville Rd, Midland, MI, United States

Pete Prochnow, Director of Worship Arts & Community Engagement for the Michigan District, invites you to come with him to Beyond the Breakwater in Midland at Messiah Church. At Messiah, you will learn what Beyond the Breakwater is all about— mobilizing the church and caring for your community. To be the church is to reach one more life with Jesus […]

All Professional Church Workers Conference

DeVos Place Convention Center 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.  I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do […]

Beyond the Breakwater – One-Day Event w/optional Two-Day

Messiah Lutheran Church - Midland 1550 S Poseyville Rd, Midland, MI, United States

Pete Prochnow, Director of Worship Arts & Community Engagement for the Michigan District, invites you to come with him to Beyond the Breakwater in Midland at Messiah Church. At Messiah, you will learn what Beyond the Breakwater is all about— mobilizing the church and caring for your community. To be the church is to reach one more life with Jesus […]

Love Talks: Daring Conversations Toward Reconciliation

Our Savior Lutheran Church, Lansing 7910 E. St. Joe Hwy, Lansing, MI, United States

Sometimes silence is golden. Other times it is a relationship killer. Two people are estranged. Angry. At odds. A friend intervenes with the suggestion, “Well, have you tried talking about it?” Reconciliation takes conversation, verbal interaction, words. Under the theme Love Talks: Daring Conversations Toward Reconciliation, the 2024 Theological Conference is designed especially for laity […]

FLAME in Concert

St. Luke's Lutheran - Christ Campus 122 S. Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI, United States

In connection with the Theological Conference, FLAME will be performing at St. Luke Lutheran - Christ Campus, Lansing (122 S. Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing) on Saturday evening at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Parking will be limited at the church. However, additional parking will be available at Pilgrim Congregational Church and Gorsline Runciman […]

Beyond the Breakwater – One-Day Event w/optional Two-Day

Messiah Lutheran Church - Midland 1550 S Poseyville Rd, Midland, MI, United States

Pete Prochnow, Director of Worship Arts & Community Engagement for the Michigan District, invites you to come with him to Beyond the Breakwater in Midland at Messiah Church. At Messiah, you will learn what Beyond the Breakwater is all about— mobilizing the church and caring for your community. To be the church is to reach one more life with Jesus […]

Snow Tire Conference 2024

Bavarian Inn Lodge 1 Covered Bridge Lane, Frankenmuth, MI, United States

We are back at the Bavarian Inn Lodge for our Annual Snow Tire Conference. This is our gathering of principals and directors from across the District for a time of learning, collaboration, and fellowship. The agenda is packed with our usual updates and speakers along with a tremendous keynote speaker on Friday morning. We are […]

Extending the Shepherd’s Reach: Spiritual Care in the Congregation

Salem, Coloma 375 Marvin St, Coloma, MI, United States

Although the role of elder often varies from congregation to congregation, we consistently see the biblical emphasis on spiritual leadership demonstrated in practical ways by spiritually mature followers of Jesus. This training event is designed for pastors and their lay leaders who have been identified as spiritual leaders in their respective congregations and therefore have […]

Parish Nurse Conference – 2024

Bavarian Inn Lodge 1 Covered Bridge Lane, Frankenmuth, MI, United States

Are you looking for Christ-centered care for your staff, congregation, and/or community? Join us in Frankenmuth on February 24, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (lunch included) to learn more about Parish Nurse or Congregational Health Ministry. Learn how to get started, maintain, and move forward in caring for others in Christ-centered practices. We […]