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SUMMARY:Parish Nurse & Congregational Health Convocation 2025
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Michigan District Parish Nurse and Congregational Health Convocation on March 28\, held via Zoom. This enriching event will feature three impactful workshops: \n\nChurches Can Help—Stroke Prevention and Care for Those in Your Community. Gain valuable insights into stroke prevention\, recognition\, and care to better serve your community.\nAging Network Overview: Connecting Resources to Support Older Adults with Disabilities. Discover resources and strategies to support older adults and individuals with disabilities\, enhancing their quality of life.\nDealing with Diagnosis. This presentation explores the profound grieving process that accompanies a chronic health diagnosis and provides tools to help walk with parishioners and their loved ones through their grief.\n\nWe look forward to learning and growing together with you in this special gathering!
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/parish-nurse-congregational-health-convocation-2025/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Metro East Region Pre-Convention Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/metro-east-region-pre-convention-meeting/
LOCATION:Historic Trinity\, 1345 Gratiot Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
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SUMMARY:Metro West Region Pre-Convention Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/metro-west-region-pre-convention-meeting/
LOCATION:Christ Our Savior\, 14175 Farmington Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48154\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
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SUMMARY:North & East Region Pre-Convention Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/north-east-region-pre-convention-meeting/
LOCATION:St. John\, 1633 E Pinconning Rd\, Pinconning\, MI\, 48650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTSTAMP:20260404T070230
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SUMMARY:West Region Pre-Convention Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/west-region-pre-convention-meeting/
LOCATION:Immanuel\, 2 Michigan St NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTSTAMP:20260404T070230
CREATED:20241011T165616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T164936Z
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SUMMARY:Katie Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us in April to hear from our speaker\, Monique Nunes\, on the theme “Let Your Light Shine: When the Light Grows Dim\, What Happens?” based on Matthew 5:16. We will explore various ways of letting our light shine and learn how we can refuel\, recharge\, and redirect it for the glory of God.
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/katie-conference-2025/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City – Riverfront\, One Wenonah Park Place\, Bay City\, MI\, 48708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250429T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070230
CREATED:20250114T154247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T154329Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Breakwater
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBeyond the Breakwater is all about mobilizing the church and caring for your community. After gathering at Messiah for an introduction to the philosophy behind the ministry\, you will spend time in the community and see it in action. You will gain knowledge of the structure\, driving force\, and activities within Messiah’s ministry to the community. We then would encourage you to make a return trip and bring others with you\, so they can experience for themselves what it means to go Beyond the Breakwater in their community. For more information about Beyond the Breakwater\, you can listen to their podcast here.
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/beyond-the-breakwater-apr25/
LOCATION:Messiah Lutheran Church – Midland\, 1550 S Poseyville Rd\, Midland\, MI\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Event,Gathering
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTSTAMP:20260404T070230
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T141452Z
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SUMMARY:West Pastors Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes it is about Elijah’s mountain (1 Kings 19:11–12). Sometimes it is about a valley. But always it is about a “low whisper” that overcomes the pandemonium and noise of the world. Throughout humanity’s broken history\, there have been those called to live in a relationship with their Creator. Patriarchs\, prophets\, apostles\, and pastors give voice to the eternal promise first made in Genesis 3. The Lord is not in the thunderous storm or in the violence of an earthquake or the destructive heat of a fire. Rather\, He speaks through His servants in the “low whisper” of the Gospel. You are not alone! Join us as we encourage one another.
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/west-pastors-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Great Wolf Lodge\, 3575 N US Highway 31 S\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTSTAMP:20260404T070230
CREATED:20241011T170247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T132840Z
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SUMMARY:South and East Pastors Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:In Scripture\, the wilderness is a place of trials and temptations. Many times the wilderness is where God’s people are tempted to feel forgotten and forsaken. Yet in that same wilderness we find some of the greatest examples of God’s provision and mercy. Let’s gather as brothers in Christ and be refreshed by God’s Word and each other’s presence\, as we are reminded that God is with us.
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/south-and-east-pastors-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn Lodge\, 1 Covered Bridge Lane\, Frankenmuth\, MI\, 48734\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTSTAMP:20260404T070230
CREATED:20241011T170717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T195310Z
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SUMMARY:Circuit Visitors Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/circuit-visitors-conference-spring25/
LOCATION:St. Lorenz Worship and Event Center\, 850 W Genesee St\, Frankenmuth\, MI\, 48734\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070230
CREATED:20250402T153511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T185838Z
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SUMMARY:Listening & Synergy Event
DESCRIPTION:The Michigan District Board of Directors (BOD) is pleased to facilitate a Listening and Synergy event for the North and East Region. In an ongoing effort to connect more effectively with our congregations\, the BOD has been inviting congregation members to get to know the Board and understand its function. Past events have presented information about the BOD and outlined what resources are available to our member congregations from the District. \nIn this meeting\, we are asking congregations to share some brief stories of their successes (and not-so successes)\, that we all might learn from them and generate ideas on how to more effectively spread the good news of the Gospel. The BOD would like to pass along these stories so that we may better serve the District. \nPlease join us at St. Lorenz\, Frankenmuth for an evening of Christian brotherhood and discussion.
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/listening-synergy-event-may25/
LOCATION:St. Lorenz Worship and Event Center\, 850 W Genesee St\, Frankenmuth\, MI\, 48734\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTSTAMP:20260404T070230
CREATED:20241011T173043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T130643Z
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SUMMARY:North and East Pastors Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:As Christians\, we are a people who are “in the world\, but not of the world.” As the nation around us continues to embrace a culture of death\, how can we learn from the example of Elijah to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and stand firm in our faith as people of God\, the author and giver of life? At this conference\, we will examine the life of Elijah\, the message that he preached to a nation straying from God\, and be comforted that the Word of the Lord endures forever. We will also be studying current life issues and how to speak clearly on important cultural matters. Join us!
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/north-and-east-pastors-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn Lodge\, 1 Covered Bridge Lane\, Frankenmuth\, MI\, 48734\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250610T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070230
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T144856Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Breakwater
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBeyond the Breakwater is all about mobilizing the church and caring for your community. After gathering at Messiah for an introduction to the philosophy behind the ministry\, you will spend time in the community and see it in action. You will gain knowledge of the structure\, driving force\, and activities within Messiah’s ministry to the community. We then would encourage you to make a return trip and bring others with you\, so they can experience for themselves what it means to go Beyond the Breakwater in their community. For more information about Beyond the Breakwater\, you can listen to their podcast here.
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/beyond-the-breakwater-jun25/
LOCATION:Messiah Lutheran Church – Midland\, 1550 S Poseyville Rd\, Midland\, MI\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Event,Gathering
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTSTAMP:20260404T070231
CREATED:20250411T123851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T163135Z
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SUMMARY:A2E Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:The registration form is now available – 2025 Registration Form – CorriganPark.
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/a2e-summer-camp/
LOCATION:Corrigan Park\, 5151 Alter Rd\, Detroit\, MI\, 48224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Sports
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250625
DTSTAMP:20260404T070231
CREATED:20241011T174006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T174006Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan District 104th Convention - 2025
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/michigan-district-104th-convention-2025/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Convention
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250713
DTSTAMP:20260404T070231
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T184854Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Black Ministry Family Convocation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/2025-black-ministry-family-convocation/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250724
DTSTAMP:20260404T070231
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SUMMARY:National Youth Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 National Youth Gathering is upon us! \nTickets for the Michigan District Event at the National Youth Gathering and t-shirt orders are now available. \nMichigan District 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering T-Shirt\nThe t-shirt design will help those who wear and see it be encouraged to ENDURE! \nPick-up sites for District t-shirts will be at: Michigan District Office\, Ann Arbor; St. Martin Lutheran Church\, Birch Run; and Immanuel Lutheran Church\, Grand Rapids. \nPlease consider wearing these shirts as “evening wear” for the day of the District Event on Monday\, July 21. \nEach shirt is only $10\, unless you get a 2XL ($12) or a 3XL ($13). \nPlease order by Wednesday\, April 23\, 2025! \n \n  \nEnlarged View – Front | Enlarged View – Back \nDistrict Event\nOur District Event will be at the Superdome on Monday\, July 21\, from 5-8 p.m. We will not only be in the place for that evening’s mass event–it will be the only way for us to sit on the main floor for the mass event. \nThe menu offers four entrees that cover a cross-section of tastes while also offering a Louisiana taste: \n\nMeat Pies – Louisiana fried pies filled with seasoned beef and pork baked in flaky dough. Served with Cajun ranch dip\nBacon Jam Sliders – Mini hamburgers served with homemade bacon jam\nFried Shrimp – Fried golden brown and served with cocktail sauce\nStuffed Mushrooms (Vegetarian and Gluten Free) – White button mushrooms stuffed with fresh herbs and parmesan cheese\n\nThe meal also includes iced tea\, lemonade\, bottled water\, and local cheese display served with artisan crackers and freshly baked cookies. \nOur entertainment for the event is “The Roots of Music”–young local musicians sharing the quality and variety of the New Orleans music scene! You can check them out at their website: therootsofmusic.org. \nThis time together will give us a great opportunity to relax not only in our congregational groups but as God’s children from Michigan! \nPricing per person for this year’s Michigan District package is: \n            Shirt only:                              $10.00 ($12/$13) \n            Event only:                            $45.00 \n            Both shirt & event:              $50.00 ($52/$53) \nRegister below by April 23 to be included in this event! \n\nThe Michigan District Coordinator is Randy Bickel (989.624.9204). He will send news to you periodically through the District’s weekly E-newsletter\, direct emails\, and the Michigan District Youth Worker’s Facebook Group Page. Please feel free to contact him if you have any questions. \nFor more information about the National Youth Gathering\, visit lcmsgathering.com. \n 
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/national-youth-gathering-2025/
LOCATION:New Orleans\, LA\, New Orleans\, LA
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250731
DTSTAMP:20260404T070231
CREATED:20250319T223231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T165206Z
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SUMMARY:Higgins Lake Principals Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our annual time at Higgins Lake will be here before we know it. We are looking forward to our time together as school leaders gathered for fellowship\, learning\, and some fun. John Sowash will be leading a good portion of our day on Tuesday as he shares all sorts of things pertaining to AI. You can check out the agenda below. Title dollars will cover 75% of the cost. Don’t hesitate to reach out to Travis with any questions. We’ll see you at the end of July!
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/higgins-lake-principals-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center\, 104 Conservation Dr\, Roscommon\, MI\, 48653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250807
DTSTAMP:20260404T070231
CREATED:20250319T223458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T190508Z
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SUMMARY:Early Childhood Directors' Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are excited for our annual Directors’ Day at St. Lorenz\, Frankenmuth. We are again blessed with an agenda that provides time for worship\, learning\, fellowship\, and eating some delicious food. You will also get a few fun things to take back to your center—with an added surprise this year! It is a blessing to gather as early childhood leaders\, and we look forward to seeing you in August!
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/early-childhood-directors-day-2025/
LOCATION:St. Lorenz Worship and Event Center\, 850 W Genesee St\, Frankenmuth\, MI\, 48734\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250808
DTSTAMP:20260404T070231
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SUMMARY:Early Childhood Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to welcome you to our 52nd Annual Early Childhood Conference at St. Lorenz\, Frankenmuth on August 7. This is a truly special gathering where over 500 passionate early childhood educators come together for a day of fellowship\, learning\, collaboration\, and fun. This conference is more than just a professional development opportunity—it’s a celebration of the incredible work you do every day. Let’s make it a day to remember! Be sure to spread the word and get your colleagues fired up to join you. We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/early-childhood-conference-2025/
LOCATION:St. Lorenz Worship and Event Center\, 850 W Genesee St\, Frankenmuth\, MI\, 48734\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250813
DTSTAMP:20260404T070231
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SUMMARY:Best Practices Heartland
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/best-practices-heartland-2025/
LOCATION:St. Lorenz Worship and Event Center\, 850 W Genesee St\, Frankenmuth\, MI\, 48734\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250815
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SUMMARY:Junior High Youth Gathering 2025
DESCRIPTION:Together. As followers of Jesus\, it’s important to gather around God’s Word\, love all people\, serve those in our lives\, and encourage our fellow followers to walk in God’s grace and light. All of that is better together. All of that is easier together. God designed us to be together. So let’s get together at the Jr. High Youth Gathering and celebrate God’s grace and mercy together!
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/junior-high-youth-gathering-2025/
LOCATION:Frankenmuth\, Frankenmuth\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Youth Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250814T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070231
CREATED:20250630T173802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T174358Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Breakwater
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBeyond the Breakwater is all about mobilizing the church and caring for your community. After gathering at Messiah for an introduction to the philosophy behind the ministry\, you will spend time in the community and see it in action. You will gain knowledge of the structure\, driving force\, and activities within Messiah’s ministry to the community. We then would encourage you to make a return trip and bring others with you\, so they can experience for themselves what it means to go Beyond the Breakwater in their community. For more information about Beyond the Breakwater\, you can listen to their podcast here.
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/beyond-the-breakwater-aug142025/
LOCATION:Messiah Lutheran Church – Midland\, 1550 S Poseyville Rd\, Midland\, MI\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Event,Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250826T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070231
CREATED:20250116T145157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T145157Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Breakwater
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBeyond the Breakwater is all about mobilizing the church and caring for your community. After gathering at Messiah for an introduction to the philosophy behind the ministry\, you will spend time in the community and see it in action. You will gain knowledge of the structure\, driving force\, and activities within Messiah’s ministry to the community. We then would encourage you to make a return trip and bring others with you\, so they can experience for themselves what it means to go Beyond the Breakwater in their community. For more information about Beyond the Breakwater\, you can listen to their podcast here.
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/beyond-the-breakwater-aug25/
LOCATION:Messiah Lutheran Church – Midland\, 1550 S Poseyville Rd\, Midland\, MI\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Event,Gathering
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250904
DTSTAMP:20260404T070231
CREATED:20241011T175312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T122405Z
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SUMMARY:Emeriti Pastors Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend the Retired Pastors\, Wives\, and Widows Conference this September at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth. Our theme is You Are Not Alone: Elijah Under the Broom Tree. Our main speaker\, Dr. Michael Williams\, will help us to biblically negotiate challenging times with great hope like Elijah. Additional speakers are Mark and Karen Brandt (“When Prayer Doesn’t Work”) and Stephanie Rummel (“And if Not\, God is Still Good”).
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/emeriti-pastors-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn Lodge\, 1 Covered Bridge Lane\, Frankenmuth\, MI\, 48734\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250910
DTSTAMP:20260404T070231
CREATED:20250703T195914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T140539Z
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SUMMARY:Deacon/Map Conference Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our natural defaults for imagining Church involve assumptions that limit the options we see in front of us. Looking for Jesus already at work in our community helps us take small steps with others in the direction of Jesus—blurring the lines between Evangelism and Discipleship in some really wonderful ways. Join us as we delve into the theme “Disciplism: Moving From Reaching Out to Walking With” with our speaker\, Rev. Dr. Justin Rossow.
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/deacon-map-conference-fall-2025/
LOCATION:Camp Arcadia\, 3046 Oak St\, Arcadia\, MI\, 49613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070231
CREATED:20250702T220840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T144805Z
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SUMMARY:New Church Worker Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our New Church Worker Conference is for all rostered workers (non-teachers) new to the District: pastors and special ministry positions. This will serve as your orientation to the District. We will introduce you to the staff and to the direction of ministry in the District. Maybe most importantly\, we will answer whatever questions or concerns you have.
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/new-church-worker-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn & Suites – Mt. Pleasant\, 5278 E Pickard St\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTSTAMP:20260404T070231
CREATED:20250708T131931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T181344Z
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SUMMARY:Circuit Visitors Conference - Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:This conference is for Circuit Visitors of the Michigan District\, VPs\, District Staff\, and select invitees. \nWe will be looking at the book “Coming to Faith Through Dawkins” by Dennis Alexander. You can purchase this book via Amazon or your favorite bookstore.
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/circuit-visitors-conference-fall-2025/
LOCATION:Peace Lutheran Church\, 8260 Jackson Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTSTAMP:20260404T070231
CREATED:20241011T180022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T174007Z
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SUMMARY:Transitional Interim Ministry Discernment Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Transitional Interim Ministry (TIM)\nThe “Introduction to Transitional Interim Ministry” conference is designed for those who are considering TIM as a part-time ministry when they retire. Attendance at an introductory conference\, commitment to this ministry\, and District-sponsored continuing education are required to be recognized as a Michigan District Transitional Interim Pastor. \nThere is a $55 fee to attend this conference\, which will include books and a manual. (Lodging will be covered by the districts.) \nTrainers:  Rev. Dr. Robert E. Kasper and Rev. Dr. Scott Sommerfeld \nObjectives: To become knowledgeable of … \n\nThe “Developmental Tasks” of a congregation during pastoral transition.\nThe “Process Tasks” of the Transitional (Interim) Pastor.\nThe theology of Interim Ministry.\nA growing awareness of congregational systems.\nLeading through “self-differentiation.”\n\nPurpose: To provide an adequate knowledge base and practical application\, so that participating pastors are enabled to discern whether this specialized ministry is for them; and be the informed foundation for serving congregations in this manner in the future. \nTraining Methods: A combination of video\, lecture\, group discussion\, case studies\, and some role play.
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/transitional-interim-ministry-discernment-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Michindoh Conference Center\, 4545 E. Bacon Rd.\, Hillsdale\, MI\, 49242\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070231
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Breakwater
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBeyond the Breakwater is all about mobilizing the church and caring for your community. After gathering at Messiah for an introduction to the philosophy behind the ministry\, you will spend time in the community and see it in action. You will gain knowledge of the structure\, driving force\, and activities within Messiah’s ministry to the community. We then would encourage you to make a return trip and bring others with you\, so they can experience for themselves what it means to go Beyond the Breakwater in their community. For more information about Beyond the Breakwater\, you can listen to their podcast here.
URL:https://michigandistrict.org/event/beyond-the-breakwater-sept25/
LOCATION:Messiah Lutheran Church – Midland\, 1550 S Poseyville Rd\, Midland\, MI\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Event,Gathering
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