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Michigan District, LCMS

Weekly E-newsletter | January 14, 2025

We Are Not Alone: Engaging Your Community Together


Are you or your members looking for encouragement, spiritual renewal, and practical ways to connect with others in ministry? Don’t miss the We Are Not Alone conference on February 1. Join us as we discover the power of community in the body of Christ.

Get everything you need to promote the conference, including the featured video, in one convenient package! Perfect for print and digital use.


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Prayer Requests

All those affected by the California wildfires The family and friends of Betty Auernhamer (sister-in-law to Rev. Mark Auernhamer, Emeritus; she served at St. Lorenz, Frankenmuth and taught at Our Shepherd, Birmingham 1978-1981), who passed away on December 31, 2024… Rev. John Greig (First, Algonac and District Office), who is recovering from surgery … Michael and Allison Carr (Commissioned Candidate) upon the birth of a son, Caleb Paul, on November 27. Caleb is the grandson of Paul and Jane Guse (St. Lorenz, Frankenmuth & St. Paul, Bay City) … The family and friends of Duane Wuertz (Commissioned Emeritus), who passed away on January 5. Duane is the father-in-law of Greg Johnson (St. Michael, Portage) ... This week's congregations, schools, and ministries: Living Water, Whitmore Lake; Redeemer, Jackson; St. Matthew, Mancelona; Norwalk, Onekama; Redeemer, Interlochen.


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District News

SEEKING HOSPITALITY AND CULINARY SERVICES

Join us this summer in Ann Arbor as we gather as a church community! From June 22-24, 2025, we have a special opportunity to support and nourish our hardworking convention delegates and volunteers. Are you a bakery, creamery, or restaurant owner? We’d love your help in providing delicious meals during this time; or, does your church have a “Holy Smokers” BBQ team? If so, we’d love to hear from you! For more details or to get involved, please complete this form or contact Debbie Cameron via email or 734.665.3791 ext. 234. Let’s come together to make this gathering truly special!

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES RESPONSE

The LCMS Pacific Southwest District (PSW) has shared that the most effective ways to help right now are to pray and donate. The PSW District is working with first responders from Synod office and Lutheran Church Charites to serve the congregations affected by the wildfires. For updated information and to make a donation towards emergency relief, click here.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SURVEY

Congregations should have received a mailing in early January from Laura Thomas, Director of Development. Please take a moment to follow the link in the letter for the Community Engagement Survey and submit your information. One entry per congregation, please. We’ll share the District-wide results in the Annual Ministry Report. Thank you for participating!

SPRING CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN

The Katie | April 25-27 | Bay City

West Pastors | May 6-7 | Traverse City

South and East Pastors | May 13-14 | Frankenmuth

North and East Pastors | May 20-21 | Frankenmuth

DISTRICT EVENTS

Click here for a full calendar of District events.

The Fumarole


There is a geological phenomenon known as a fumarole, found in areas of volcanic activity. A fumarole is a vent or an opening in the earth’s surface that emits steam and volcanic gases. They can be quite dangerous, as they can emit suffocating levels of carbon dioxide, acidic sulfide, or chloride gas.


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EDUCATOR CALL LIST REQUESTS

The request form is now open for educator call lists for the 2025/26 school year. All requests must be submitted by completing the form on the bottom of this page.

OPEN SCHOOL POSITIONS

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

Other News and Events

MILLION DOLLAR LIFE MATCH

Grant applications are now open for projects (new or expanded) that focus on the beginning-of-life stage. For more information, click here.

NO JANUARY MEETING FOR RETIRED LUTHERAN TEACHERS GROUP

Next gathering will take place March 24.

"SINGING WITH THE EXILES" - RESOURCES FOR LENT AND EASTER

January 20, 2025 | Online/On-demand

This 5-hour workshop from the Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia St. Paul, Minn. has everything a pastor needs from Ash Wednesday through Ascension. For more information, click here.

CHRIST ACADEMY CONFIRMATION RETREAT

February 21-23 | Fort Wayne, Ind.

Join us this spring for the semi-annual Christ Academy Confirmation Retreat on the campus of Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, Ind. The topic for the spring retreat is the Ten Commandments. For more information and to register, click here.

BUILDING UP THE KINGDOM IN JOY

March 8 | Haslett

Christian Outreach for Africa is hosting the Building Up the Kingdom in Joy conference at St. Luke, Haslett on March 8. This is a unique opportunity for you to learn, share, and engage with the growing global mission; many friends from South Africa will be in attendance to share their inspiring work and vision. You and your congregation members are invited to be part of this transformative event. The cost is $15/person to cover lunch expenses. Register here.

FAMILY DISCIPLESHIP FACILITATOR TRAINING

April 22-26 & May 12-16, 2025

Concordia Center for the Family is hosting a training to help ignite a new zeal for family discipleship. Training will take place April 22-26, 2025 at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Mo. and May 12-16 at Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, Ind. For more information, click here.

BLACK MINISTRY FAMILY CONVOCATION

July 9-12 | Dallas, Texas

In preparation for its 150th anniversary, the Black Clergy Caucus is hosting a convocation, July 9-12, 2025, at St. Paul Lutheran Church & Christian Academy in Dallas, Texas. You are invited to attend this event geared towards empowering the next generation. Early bird discounts are going until January 15. For more information and to register, click here.

CONGREGATION, SCHOOL, and OTHER ORGANIZATION EVENTS

Listings can be found here >

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