A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Brothers and Sisters of the Michigan District: This [past] week the next steps regarding Concordia have been made public. Concordia Wisconsin is selling the main campus (4090 Geddes Road) to the University of Michigan for $60 million dollars. Possession of the property will take place July 1.

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Prayer Requests

The family and friends of Rev. William Gatz (Emeritus), who passed away on May 22 ... The family and friends of Rev. Brant Engel (St. Paul and Christ the King, Flint), who passed away on May 22 ... Rev. Paul Herter (Hope, Adrian), who is undergoing a heart catheterization ...This week's congregations, schools, and ministries: St. John, Bay City; Peace, Sandusky; Immanuel, Sebewaing; New Jersey District.

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District News

CROSSPOINTE OPEN HOUSE

June 4 | Sterling Heights

Discover how skilled trades can be a calling. Join CrossPointe’s Open House June 4, 5:30–7 p.m. at 36250 Van Dyke Ave. to explore hands-on training rooted in faith and service. RSVP here (free).

MICHIGAN SCHOOL OF MISSIONAL FORMATION – SUMMER COURSES

June-September 2026 | In-person, supplemented with online sessions

Registration is now open for two new courses through the Michigan School of Missional Formation: Office of the Ministry begins June 27, 2026 and Doctrine II begins July 18, 2026. For more information and to register, click here. Please note that, while these two courses are to train Deacons, Ministry Assistants, and those preparing to enter the Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP) program, all laity are invited, especially those who teach Bible studies, those interested in developing a deeper understanding of Scripture, and those wanting to develop their congregational leadership skills.

STEWARDSHIP CONVERSATIONS

"The mature Christian will see his membership in the church as involving him not only in a fellowship of privilege but also in a fellowship of responsibility." Click here to read more.

More information on our upcoming events can be found here.

MAY IS FOSTER CARE AWARENESS MONTH—AND MICHIGAN'S KIDS NEED YOU

Every morning, 9,961 children in Michigan wake up in foster care—many in homes they’ve only just entered, hoping someone will show up for them.

May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and it’s your invitation to do exactly that. When you step into foster care—in any role—you change a child’s life. And often, it changes yours too.

EDUCATION VACANCIES

Click here for the listing of vacancies in Michigan District Lutheran Schools. To request a vacancy be added to the list, please use this form.

ROSTER CHANGES

For the latest commissioned roster changes, click here.

Other News and Events

FESTIVAL OF SCRIPTURE AND THE ARTS

June 20-21 | Chicago

The annual Festival of Scripture and the Arts will take place at Concordia University Chicago June 20–21. The event is inspired by the Song of Solomon and will feature a variety of lectures, presentations, performances, special commissioned artwork, and the premiere performance of “Song of All Songs,” a new work by Professor of Music Dr. Jonathan Stahlke. For more information and to get tickets, click here.

THE LUKE CLINIC GOLF OUTING

June 27 | Whitmore Lake

Support moms and babies in Detroit by joining The Luke Clinics Golf Outing. You can hit the greens or join them for lunch. For more information, click here.

Links with information on congregation, school, and organization events can be found here.