Prayer Requests

Pastoral and deaconess students as they wait to receive their calls and assignments next week … Rev. Steven and Martha Mahlburg (Michigan District missionaries serving Sri Lanka), in thanksgiving for the work of Ceylon Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sri Lanka and for the recent graduates from Concordia Theological Seminary Nagercoil, India … This week's congregations, schools, and ministries: Salem, Westland; Emmanuel, Britton; St. Luke, Ann Arbor; Hope, Adrian; Christ, Boyne City.



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District News

VICAR OR CANDIDATE PLACEMENTS

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

Call Day for Concordia Seminary, St. Louis is Tuesday, April 23. Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne's Call Day is Wednesday, April 24. Congregations that requested a vicar or a seminary graduate will receive information about their request by April 20. If you have questions regarding the process, please contact Laurie Brown at laurie.brown@michigandistrict.org or by phone 888.225.2111 ext. 233. 

WEST PASTORS CONFERENCE - EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHING!

May 20-21 | Grand Rapids

Register by April 20 to ensure the early bird fee of $100. After this date, registration fee is $150. Register here.

LUTHERAN ADULT GATHERING

October 11-13 | Mackinac Island

The Lutheran Adult Gathering entertainment includes Ms. Lizzie Boeck. Lizzie is a former coach and Division I athlete turned standup comedian and writer. She has performed at some of LA’s top venues and shows and has also performed in New York, Philadelphia, and Milwaukee. A Midwest native and lifelong Lutheran, Lizzie is excited for the opportunity and challenge to perform in front of her toughest crowd yet—Midwestern Lutherans. For more information or to register, click here.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2024 ALL PASTORS CONFERENCE

October 14-16 | Acme

Save the date and plan to join us in Acme, near Traverse City. More information coming soon!

DISTRICT EVENTS

Click here for a full calendar of District events.

ALL CUAA ALUMNI, FRIENDS, AND SUPPORTERS ARE INVITED TO A GATHERING

April 27 | Ann Arbor

Concordia University Ann Arbor is hosting an Alumni, Friends, and Supporters Chapel Service/gathering on Saturday, April 27, at 12:30 p.m. Campus executive Rev. Dr. Ryan Peterson will be available afterwards for a Q&A session and to discuss the need to financially support this important ministry. Campus tours will be offered afterwards. Please note: the livestream has been cancelled. Let's gather together to celebrate the past and plan for the future! Overflow parking is available at the District Office, just a short walk to campus. For more information or to RSVP your attendance, click here. Download a shareable event flyer >

LHWL MUSICAL

April 26-27 | Westland

Lutheran Westland High School presents "I Never Saw Another Butterfly." For more information, click here.

TEACHER OPENINGS

If you know of a teacher (commissioned or not), please share this document with him/her!

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. 

CALL DAY!

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

Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Mo. will hold two services on Tuesday, April 23. Second-year students will receive their vicarage or deaconess internship assignments at 3 p.m. (CDT) and concluding students will 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 and deaconesses will receive their calls on April 24, also at 7 p.m. You can watch the services at ctsfw.edu/callday

ADF DOCUMENT REVIEW PROCESS WEBINARS

May 7 | Online

Alliance Defending Freedom is hosting two webinars on the Church and Ministry Alliance program on Tuesday, May 7. An attorney who works with the LCMS will present the document review process. Pastors are invited to attend the 1 p.m. EST webinar and school leaders are invited to the 4 p.m. webinar. Click on the respective links for more information.

CAMP RESTORE DETROIT SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

Check out the camp's website to learn more about summer volunteer opportunities for your families and youth!

LWML CONVENTION

June 28-30 | Grand Rapids

The LWML Michigan District convention will take place June 28-30 at the Amway Grand in Grand Rapids. For more information and to register, click here.

CONGREGATION, SCHOOL, and OTHER ORGANIZATION EVENTS

Listings can be found here >