IN CASE YOU MISSED IT - SPRING 2026 EDITION

What have our Michigan District congregations and ministries been up to this spring? Here is a compilation of stories we gathered from social media and from submissions sent to us. Share your stories with the District via Story Bucket so we can celebrate God's work among us!

NEW VENUE CHOSEN FOR THE 2028 MICHIGAN DISTRICT CONVENTION

President David Davis appointed a task force of individuals, representing District staff and pastors from different areas of the District, to make a recommendation for a 2028 convention venue.

Wellspring Camp Hope

WELLSPRING LUTHERAN SERVICES

There are more than 900 staff to serve in many locations throughout Michigan in the areas of senior services (independent and assisted living, memory care, etc), family services (foster care, adoption, etc), and behavioral health (grief support, school counseling, etc). To learn more, click here.

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CROSSPOINTE CENTER FOR THE TRADES

NOW ENROLLING FOR FALL 2026!

Faith‑formed. Skill‑built. Purpose‑driven. Training in HVAC, Carpentry, and Electrical for young adults ready to live out the gifts God has given them. High School diploma or GED required. Apply today at crosspointetrades.org.

LUTHERAN ADULT GATHERING

October 9-11 | Mackinac Island

For decades, the Lutheran Adult Gathering has been bringing God’s people to the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island for a mountaintop experience of spiritual renewal. In October, we will gather under the theme “In His Presence: Go – Make – Share,” based on the Great Commission of Matthew 28:19–20. Join us! For more information and to register, click here.

LUTHERAN YOUNG ADULT GATHERING 2027

July 28-31, 2027 | Nebraska

Young Adults, ages 18-29, are invited to the first HODOS Lutheran Young Adult Gathering at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska, next summer. Explore real-world conversations, connect with other young adults from across the country, and gather around God's Word, prayer, music, and worship. For more information or to register, visit hodosway.com/lyag_2027.

STEWARD CONVERSATIONS

"To some extent, the whole discussion of godly stewardship has been taken off the table in most churches and ministries ... We do not talk about religion at social gatherings and we do not talk about money in the church." Check out Steward Conversation Five here.

Information on upcoming District events can be found here.

June Memory Verse

BE IN GOD'S WORD DAILY!

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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR BEST PRACTICES FOR MINISTRY - HEARTLAND

August 9-11 | Frankenmuth

Registration CLOSES TOMORROW for the Best Practices for Ministry – Heartland Conference this August at St. Lorenz Worship & Event Center/School, Frankenmuth. Come and find practical tools for ministry, learn new ideas, and be encouraged. Registration deadline is June 30. Register here >

More information on other congregation, school, and organization events can be found here.

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