2025
Northern Great Lakes Synod
Synod Assembly
Friends of the Northern Great Lakes Synod...
We are thrilled to have you join us for the in person 2025 NGLS Synod Assembly located at Bethel Lutheran Church in Ishpeming, MI and Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI. As the synod gathers, we invite you to consider what seeds of faith you are planting. Whether you are working to pass on the faith to the next generation, or enjoying the fruit of seeds planted long ago, we invite you to intentionally plant seeds for future faith, and future ministry
The Synod Assembly Live Stream will begin May 15th at 9:15 am ET
*Trying to join the live stream before 9:15 am EST will bring you to a “page not found” page.
START MAKING PLANS NOW FOR YOUR CONGREGATION’S WORLD HUNGER OFFERING AT SYNOD ASSEMBLY!
To the left is a flyer that will be sent out to each congregation for this year’s theme for an in gathering of our offering at Synod Assembly!
SLIDE SHOW PICTURE’S NEEDED
For Synod Assembly this year, our World Hunger Committee is putting together a slideshow of all the different ways folks in our synod work to feed the hungry. Our theme is cast your bread upon the waters from Ecclesiastes 11:1-2. Please send us photos of your food ministry for inclusion in the report.
Submissions can be sent to pastor.tommyrichter@gmail.com for consideration.
Pre-Assembly Report
We will not mail out Part I of the Pre-Assembly Report this year because of related costs and availability of paper. The complete Pre-Assembly Report will be available April 12, 2024 to download or print below
Need a Break from the Screen? Join a Synod-Wide Hike!
Hikes happening across the U.P. from May 11 - 19
Virtual Synod Assembly Workshops
Preceding the Synod Assembly, from May 11th to 17th, there will be virtual workshops focusing on pressing synod topics. From NGLS budget with Rev. Terry Frankenstein to the art of translating scripture with Pr. Nicole Hanson Lynn, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
