Prayer Requests

The family and friends of Lona Hakala (Emeriti, taught at St. Luke, Clinton Twp), who passed away on February 21 … Rev. Jeff and Bailey Burgess (St. Paul, Hamburg), upon the birth of a daughter, Magdalena Jane, on February 27 … Rev. Christopher Bodley (District Office, Ann Arbor and Bethany, Detroit) and son, Simeon Bodley, who are both recovering from surgery … This week's congregations, schools, and ministries: Camp Lu Lay Lea, Lupton; Redeemer, De Tour Village; Immanuel, Alpena; Rocky Mountain District; St. John, Au Gres.



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District News

REMINDER! REGISTER NOW FOR THE OFFICE PERSONNEL CONFERENCE

April 28-30 | Frankenmuth

This conference provides a unique opportunity to network with other professionals, connect with the Lord, bring great ideas back to the office, and renew your passion for your profession.

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REMINDER! REGISTER NOW FOR THE KATIE 2024

April 12-14 | Bay City

Pastors', deacons', and vicars' wives and widows are invited to join this conference as we explore what it looks like to have extended times to pause and enjoy Sabbath rest. Register here >

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR INTENTIONAL INTERIM MINISTRY CONFERENCE

May 22-23 | Hillsdale

The ministry landscape is significantly different from that of five years ago. In our time together you are invited to ponder, speculate, and prayerfully re-focus to see what the Lord of the Church is up to these days. Register here>

DISTRICT EVENTS

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FIND GOD'S CALLING AND DIRECTION FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis invites 9th through 12th-grade students to attend Vocatio: High School—a retreat that encourages high school men and women to explore many aspects of the Seminary, including worship and devotions, sessions with professors, and even some fun and recreation! Registration is $100/person and closes May 24. Register here.

VACANCY LISTINGS

Requests to have a teaching position listed on our District website's vacancy listing can be made by completing this form.

OPEN SCHOOL POSITIONS

For the latest roster changes and vacancy listing, click here. 

FUNDRAISER EVENT FOR ELLI'S HOUSE

April 9 | Rochester Hills

Join Elli's House on Tuesday, April 9 from 7-9 p.m. for Painting With a Twist. For more information and to register, click here.

CALL DAY!

April 23-24 | St. Louis and Ft. Wayne

Anticipation is building for Call Day 2024! Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Mo. will hold two services on Tuesday, April 23, when second-year students receive their vicarage or deaconess internship assignments at 3 p.m. (CDT) and concluding students receive their pastoral and diaconal calls at 7 p.m. (CDT). You can watch the services at csl.edu/callday.

Also on April 23, at 7 p.m., Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, Ind. will hold its vicarage and deaconess internship assignment service. Pastoral candidates will receive their calls on April 24, also at 7 p.m. You can watch the services at ctsfw.edu/callday

LUTHERAN LUNCHEON CLUB BANQUET

April 28 | Detroit

The Lutheran Luncheon Club is hosting a special banquet in honor of Mr. Howard Adams of Our Shepherd, Birmingham as the Lutheran Luncheon Club’s Layman of the Year. The banquet takes place on April 28 at Historic Trinity, Detroit. All are welcome to join. Refreshments will be served at 4 p.m. followed by the dinner at 5 p.m. and selected speakers at 6 p.m. For more information or to make reservations, contact Marty Moro at morom3@yahoo.com.

CONGREGATION, SCHOOL, and OTHER ORGANIZATION EVENTS

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