Prayer Requests

Pastoral and deaconess students as they wait to receive their calls and assignments today and tomorrow … The family and friends of Rev. James P. Poerschke (served St. Michael, Portage 1960-1963), who passed away on April 2 … Eric and Linda Ekong (District Office), upon the death of Linda's father, William Held, on April 21 … This week's congregations, schools, and ministries: Our Savior, Benzonia; Grace, Baldwin; Trinity, Arcadia; First, Charlotte; Trinity, Conklin.



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District News

IIM CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DEADLINE

May 22-23 | Hillsdale

Intentional Interim pastors, if you already registered for this free conference, great--we'll see you there! If not, do it now by clicking here. Registration ends May 10.

LUTHERAN ADULT GATHERING

ENTERTAINMENT

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.

CUAA ALUMNI!

April 27 | Ann Arbor

You are invited to come back to your alma mater—your beloved Concordia University Ann Arbor campus—this Saturday, April 27, for a series of events that will celebrate our togetherness and give thanks to God for the vital mission of CUAA. There will be an Alumni Legacy Track Meet at 10:30 a.m. and a chapel service at 12:30 p.m., followed by Q&A and campus tours. Come for some or all of the events, and please invite friends who may also want to join you. For more information or to RSVP your attendance, click here. Download a shareable event flyer >

Hotel room blocks available:

- DoubleTree by Hilton Ann Arbor North 

3600 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.

$139+ (Call 734.769.9800 and mention CUAA Alumni).

- Ann Arbor Regent Hotel & Suites, Bell Tower Hotel 

2455 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108.

$114 for Standard rooms; $140 for Garden King rooms; $150 for Executive King; and $165 for One-Bedroom Suites. Breakfast is included. (Call 734.973.6100 and mention Michigan District for the special rate).

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 listings, click here. 

CALL DAY IS TODAY AND TOMORROW!

Concordia Seminary St. Louis will hold two services today, April 23. Second-year students will receive their vicarage or deaconess internship assignments at 4 p.m. (EDT) and concluding students will receive their pastoral and diaconal calls at 8 p.m. (EDT). You can watch the services at csl.edu/callday.

Also tonight, at 8 p.m. (EDT), Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne will hold its vicarage and deaconess internship assignment service. Pastoral candidates and deaconesses will receive their calls tomorrow, April 24, also at 8 p.m. (EDT). You can watch the services at ctsfw.edu/callday

LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICE RESOURCES

Lutheran Family Service offers new webinars and support groups on infant loss, marriage, and identity. To learn more, click here. 

LLL CONVENTION

May 11 | Frankenmuth

The LLL Michigan District convention will take place May 11 beginning at 9:30 a.m. For more information and to register, click here.

FAMILY FEUD FUNDRAISER

May 11 | Utica

This fundraiser benefits 4 ministries of our District: Camp Restore Detroit, Elli's House, Gifts For All God's Children, and the Luke Clinic. Tickets are only $10. For more information, click here.

CHRIST ACADEMY FAMILY INSTITUTE - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

June 13-16 | Ft. Wayne

Registration is now open for the Christ Academy Family Institute. CAFI programs aim to equip parents with the tools they need to lead their families in the faith. For more information and to register, click here.

CONGREGATION, SCHOOL, and OTHER ORGANIZATION EVENTS

Listings can be found here >