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SUMMARY:Katie Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Katie\, a Michigan District conference for pastors’\, deacons’ and vicars’ wives and widows\, is designed with prayer and love for this unique group of women. God has blessed the District with an amazing collection of highly creative and deeply committed leaders who have a passion for these women who stand beside their husbands. \nJoin us in April as together we hear from our speaker\, Shelly Schwalm\, on the theme “A Curious Hope\,” based on 1 Peter 3:15. We will talk about living a life that makes others curious about Jesus and how to share our stories of hope. We will also look at being curious and asking loving questions of others. \n  \n 
URL:https://michiganarchive.mere.host/event/katie-conference-2026/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City – Riverfront\, One Wenonah Park Place\, Bay City\, MI\, 48708\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T093000
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Breakwater
DESCRIPTION:Pete Prochnow\, Director of Worship Arts & Community Engagement for the Michigan District\, invites you to come with him to Beyond the Breakwater in Midland at Messiah Church. \nBeyond the Breakwater is all about mobilizing the church and caring for your community. After gathering at Messiah for an introduction to the philosophy behind the ministry\, you will spend time in the community and see it in action. You will gain knowledge of the structure\, driving force\, and activities within Messiah’s ministry to the community. We then would encourage you to make a return trip and bring others with you\, so they can experience for themselves what it means to go Beyond the Breakwater in their community. For more information about Beyond the Breakwater\, you can listen to their podcast here.
URL:https://michiganarchive.mere.host/event/beyond-the-breakwater-apr26/
LOCATION:Messiah Lutheran Church – Midland\, 1550 S Poseyville Rd\, Midland\, MI\, 48640\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T140000
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SUMMARY:The Habakkuk Project
DESCRIPTION:The Old Testament prophet Habakkuk asked God to answer deep and troubling questions. “O Lord\, how long shall I cry for help\, and you will not hear? Or cry to you ‘Violence!’ and you will not save? Why do you make me see iniquity\, and why do you idly look at wrong? Destruction and violence are before me; strife and contention arise. So the law is paralyzed\, and justice never goes forth. For the wicked surround the righteous; so justice goes forth perverted” (Habakkuk 1:2–4). \n\nBecause these are questions we wrestle with in urban ministry\, the Michigan District is gathering individuals from local congregations to participate in a distinct\, immersive experience at Franklin Avenue Mission\, a local District urban ministry campus in Flint. It is a Recognized Service Organization (RSO) of the LCMS with a 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. \nThe Michigan District’s strategic plan includes supporting RSOs that work with and in urban centers to share Christ’s love. Franklin Avenue Mission is in the most crime-ridden\, poverty-stricken neighborhood in Flint\, Michigan (48506). The staff works daily to provide shelter\, food\, and other basic needs as well as education\, fellowship\, and Christ-centered counsel and encouragement. An ordained pastor is on staff to work with both staff and residents. \nVisionary leaders at the campus pursue solutions every day\, some days taking two steps forward and other days taking two steps backward. The District’s goal is to strengthen the ties between this urban ministry and individuals in our congregations who will grow in the stewardship of their gifts of prayer\, volunteering\, and finances. At the same time\, we will encourage community members and individuals from congregations to recognize\, embrace\, and collaborate with their different forms of wealth and giftedness that all come from our God and Father. \nUrban community residents will join invited guests for an offsite meal with table conversations to share their stories and experiences. Urban ministry leaders will share a compelling presentation full of stories\, numbers\, statistics\, and plans for ministry growth and support. Participants will have an opportunity to travel to the campus to see and hear for themselves what has been done and what God can do with their help in accomplishing His mission in that place. \nThis event is sponsored by the Michigan District\, LCMS with generous funding from The Bolick Foundation.
URL:https://michiganarchive.mere.host/event/the-habakkuk-project-fam/
LOCATION:St. Mark Lutheran Church\, 5073 Daly Blvd.\, Flint\, MI\, 48506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gathering
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260429
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SUMMARY:Office Personnel Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Church and school secretaries\, administrative assistants\, and business managers are invited to the 2026 Office Personnel Conference! \nThis year’s theme\, “Sharing Our Hope” (Romans 12:12)\, reminds us of the strength we find in Christ and the joy we share as we serve together in His mission. Join us for uplifting worship\, engaging workshops\, meaningful connections\, and the world-famous Frankenmuth chicken and buttered noodles. \nWe look forward to seeing you there—let’s share our hope together! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://michiganarchive.mere.host/event/office-personnel-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Bavarian Inn Lodge\, 1 Covered Bridge Lane\, Frankenmuth\, MI\, 48734\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T170000
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SUMMARY:Ministry Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Patti Jacques\, Executive Director of Gifts For All God’s Children\, and Jenny Jaroneski\, Social Ministry Associate\, Trinity Utica as they co-host this one-day guided bus tour of impactful ministries serving the Macomb and Oakland counties. The itinerary includes visits to several ministries actively making a difference\, such as: \n\nGifts For All God’s Children\nGrace Centers of Hope\nSt. Paul – Pontiac\nTrinity Community Care\nTrinity Utica Motown Soup\nWAVE Project\nMCrest\nCompassion Pregnancy Center\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to witness how God is working through these ministries.
URL:https://michiganarchive.mere.host/event/urban-ministry-bus-tour-april26/
LOCATION:Gifts For All God’s Children Workshop\, 1315 N Pine St. - Door D\, Rochester\, MI\, 48307\, United States
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