Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes
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A thriving + diverse community of Episcopalians across 58 counties from state border to bridge and coast to coast in Michigan's lower peninsula.
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Holy Trinity, Manistee was a contributor to an ECF Vital Practices research study that sought stories of congregations without an ordained leader. this community shows creativity and resiliance, and we are excited to share some of their story with you!
November 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Holy Trinity, Manistee was a contributor to an ECF Vital Practices research study that sought stories of congregations without an ordained leader. this community shows creativity and resiliance, and we are excited to share some of their story with you!
The Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes is hiring a Finance Associate for Congregational Support. We enthusiastically encourage people from all walks of life and backgrounds who share our commitment to loving as Jesus taught us to view the job description, qualifications, & apply! Link in comment!
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes is hiring a Finance Associate for Congregational Support. We enthusiastically encourage people from all walks of life and backgrounds who share our commitment to loving as Jesus taught us to view the job description, qualifications, & apply! Link in comment!
Michigan families are struggling to access food.
🥕 If you need help, reach out. Jesus loves you & wants you to be fed. Your neighbors want you to be fed. You are not alone.
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🥕 If you need help, reach out. Jesus loves you & wants you to be fed. Your neighbors want you to be fed. You are not alone.
vist.ly/4dfwy
November 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Michigan families are struggling to access food.
🥕 If you need help, reach out. Jesus loves you & wants you to be fed. Your neighbors want you to be fed. You are not alone.
vist.ly/4dfwy
🥕 If you need help, reach out. Jesus loves you & wants you to be fed. Your neighbors want you to be fed. You are not alone.
vist.ly/4dfwy
At our convention, we unanimously adopted the resolution "Sanctuary & Support for Immigrants & Refugees," to take action to stand in solidarity with those threatened by detention or deportation, to equip our parishes to consider and engage in sanctuary ministry, & to urge others to join us.
November 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
At our convention, we unanimously adopted the resolution "Sanctuary & Support for Immigrants & Refugees," to take action to stand in solidarity with those threatened by detention or deportation, to equip our parishes to consider and engage in sanctuary ministry, & to urge others to join us.
🌊 Make sure that your voice, experiences, hopes, and dreams for our diocese help to shape the profile for our first Bishop Diocesan. Our Search Committee is hosting a number of online and onsite listening sessions. Find on that you can plan on being part of today at the link in the comments.
November 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
🌊 Make sure that your voice, experiences, hopes, and dreams for our diocese help to shape the profile for our first Bishop Diocesan. Our Search Committee is hosting a number of online and onsite listening sessions. Find on that you can plan on being part of today at the link in the comments.
The Feast Bite-Sized is here and this week's info snack has an opportunity to use your voice to shape the future of our diocese and two learning opportunities! Find the most recent Bite-Sized and all editions of the The Feast Online here: vist.ly/4c2p2
November 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The Feast Bite-Sized is here and this week's info snack has an opportunity to use your voice to shape the future of our diocese and two learning opportunities! Find the most recent Bite-Sized and all editions of the The Feast Online here: vist.ly/4c2p2
It is with deep sadness & hope in the resurrection that we share that this morning, the Right Reverend Catherine M. Waynick died. Bp. Cate served faithfully as the Bishop Provisional of the legacy Diocese of Eastern Michigan from 2017 to 2019, before which she was the X Bishop of Indianapolis.
October 31, 2025 at 5:19 PM
It is with deep sadness & hope in the resurrection that we share that this morning, the Right Reverend Catherine M. Waynick died. Bp. Cate served faithfully as the Bishop Provisional of the legacy Diocese of Eastern Michigan from 2017 to 2019, before which she was the X Bishop of Indianapolis.
Have you been part of a listening session yet? Our Bishop Search team wants to hear from at least one person from all 98 of our congregations! Check the link in the comments for the full schedule to add a session to your calendar today!
October 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Have you been part of a listening session yet? Our Bishop Search team wants to hear from at least one person from all 98 of our congregations! Check the link in the comments for the full schedule to add a session to your calendar today!
Remember that lil rapture obsession everyone had for a hot sec in September? The Rev. Barrett Lee from St. Mark's in Coldwater talked with The Living Church about how he addressed the origins of and debunks the idea of a "rapture." To read the article, follow the link in the comments.
October 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Remember that lil rapture obsession everyone had for a hot sec in September? The Rev. Barrett Lee from St. Mark's in Coldwater talked with The Living Church about how he addressed the origins of and debunks the idea of a "rapture." To read the article, follow the link in the comments.
Convention begins today! Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those who take counsel at convention for the renewal and mission of your Church. (cont below)
October 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Convention begins today! Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those who take counsel at convention for the renewal and mission of your Church. (cont below)
In September, Plainsong Farm received exciting news: it was awarded a $42,500 grant! To secure the grant, the farm needed to contribute $7,500. Thanks to generous support at the annual FUNdraiser, that amount was raised, allowing the grant funds to be released.
October 23, 2025 at 12:23 PM
In September, Plainsong Farm received exciting news: it was awarded a $42,500 grant! To secure the grant, the farm needed to contribute $7,500. Thanks to generous support at the annual FUNdraiser, that amount was raised, allowing the grant funds to be released.
Bp. Paula Clark of the diocese of Chicago visited recently with an immigrant detainee from that diocese being held at a the North Lake facility in Baldwin. Our Dir. for Mission & Community Engagement, the Rev. Canon Nurya Love Parish, has been coordinating ongoing pastoral support for Willian.
October 21, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Bp. Paula Clark of the diocese of Chicago visited recently with an immigrant detainee from that diocese being held at a the North Lake facility in Baldwin. Our Dir. for Mission & Community Engagement, the Rev. Canon Nurya Love Parish, has been coordinating ongoing pastoral support for Willian.
Convention attendees will receive an email tomorrow with the full, final convention booklet, but in the meantime, you can check out the detailed workshop descriptions and schedule online. Check the link in the comments!
October 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Convention attendees will receive an email tomorrow with the full, final convention booklet, but in the meantime, you can check out the detailed workshop descriptions and schedule online. Check the link in the comments!
It's here! It's here! Our Second Diocesan Convention is this Friday and Saturday. Let's join together in this prayer from the Book of Common Prayer for this important time in the life of our diocese.
October 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
It's here! It's here! Our Second Diocesan Convention is this Friday and Saturday. Let's join together in this prayer from the Book of Common Prayer for this important time in the life of our diocese.
🌊 The Bishop Search Committee for the first Bishop Diocesan of our diocese invites you to participate in a listening session which will help shape the search profile. Your voice matters. Join the conversation and be part of this historic moment. Find a session to mark your calendar today!
October 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🌊 The Bishop Search Committee for the first Bishop Diocesan of our diocese invites you to participate in a listening session which will help shape the search profile. Your voice matters. Join the conversation and be part of this historic moment. Find a session to mark your calendar today!
About 40 of us from around the Diocese of the Great Lakes gathered at the Saginaw Children’s Zoo to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. We then gathered near the carousel for snacks, refreshments, a short prayer service, and a craft project. We hope you’ll join us next year!
October 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
About 40 of us from around the Diocese of the Great Lakes gathered at the Saginaw Children’s Zoo to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. We then gathered near the carousel for snacks, refreshments, a short prayer service, and a craft project. We hope you’ll join us next year!
There's a LOT going on as we get closer to our Second Diocesan Convention. The Feast Bite-Sized breaks down three upcoming opportunities if you just want to check out a bit at a time.
Check out the current and previous editions of The Bite-Sized and The Feast Online here: vist.ly/4a3jj
Check out the current and previous editions of The Bite-Sized and The Feast Online here: vist.ly/4a3jj
October 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
There's a LOT going on as we get closer to our Second Diocesan Convention. The Feast Bite-Sized breaks down three upcoming opportunities if you just want to check out a bit at a time.
Check out the current and previous editions of The Bite-Sized and The Feast Online here: vist.ly/4a3jj
Check out the current and previous editions of The Bite-Sized and The Feast Online here: vist.ly/4a3jj
I never expected to find God in pirate-speak, but Pirate Mass at St. Luke’s in Kalamazoo reminded me that holiness and happiness go hand in hand. Arrgh! Aye, aye! Amen! ⚓️ 🏴☠️ 🌊
October 9, 2025 at 12:23 PM
I never expected to find God in pirate-speak, but Pirate Mass at St. Luke’s in Kalamazoo reminded me that holiness and happiness go hand in hand. Arrgh! Aye, aye! Amen! ⚓️ 🏴☠️ 🌊
In the wake of the horrific mass shooting and fire at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Bishop Anne and Rev. Molly call our diocese to prayer. Read the full statement by swiping through or at the link below.
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September 28, 2025 at 11:07 PM
In the wake of the horrific mass shooting and fire at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Bishop Anne and Rev. Molly call our diocese to prayer. Read the full statement by swiping through or at the link below.
vist.ly/48hej
vist.ly/48hej
How about a mid-morning snack? The Feast Bite-Sized is here!
🌊 Convention!
🌊 LGTBQ+ 101 for Faith Leaders & Communities w/Dcn Beck!
🌊 Prepare for our Dio Day of Prayer on 10/26!
Dig into the current and previous editions of The Bite-Sized here: vist.ly/47ybv
🌊 Convention!
🌊 LGTBQ+ 101 for Faith Leaders & Communities w/Dcn Beck!
🌊 Prepare for our Dio Day of Prayer on 10/26!
Dig into the current and previous editions of The Bite-Sized here: vist.ly/47ybv
September 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
How about a mid-morning snack? The Feast Bite-Sized is here!
🌊 Convention!
🌊 LGTBQ+ 101 for Faith Leaders & Communities w/Dcn Beck!
🌊 Prepare for our Dio Day of Prayer on 10/26!
Dig into the current and previous editions of The Bite-Sized here: vist.ly/47ybv
🌊 Convention!
🌊 LGTBQ+ 101 for Faith Leaders & Communities w/Dcn Beck!
🌊 Prepare for our Dio Day of Prayer on 10/26!
Dig into the current and previous editions of The Bite-Sized here: vist.ly/47ybv
Brooks Grantier, Trinity Marshall organist and music director emeritus, greeted 65 guests from the tri-state area with his presentation on the Stained Glass windows, explaining the dates of installation and the technique used by each artisan.
September 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Brooks Grantier, Trinity Marshall organist and music director emeritus, greeted 65 guests from the tri-state area with his presentation on the Stained Glass windows, explaining the dates of installation and the technique used by each artisan.
There are so many opportunities and events happening around the Diocese, we need a way to get the information to everyone, and keep our social media feeds organized. ✅
So, keep an eye out on our Facebook and Instagram stories, and if you miss something, you can reference Circle for details! 🌊
So, keep an eye out on our Facebook and Instagram stories, and if you miss something, you can reference Circle for details! 🌊
September 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
There are so many opportunities and events happening around the Diocese, we need a way to get the information to everyone, and keep our social media feeds organized. ✅
So, keep an eye out on our Facebook and Instagram stories, and if you miss something, you can reference Circle for details! 🌊
So, keep an eye out on our Facebook and Instagram stories, and if you miss something, you can reference Circle for details! 🌊
This silent retreat is designed to immerse you in the beauty of the fall season while offering a sanctuary for introspection and spiritual renewal. With guided contemplative practices, time for journaling, and optional quiet activities, this experience allows you to listen deeply.
September 10, 2025 at 12:23 PM
This silent retreat is designed to immerse you in the beauty of the fall season while offering a sanctuary for introspection and spiritual renewal. With guided contemplative practices, time for journaling, and optional quiet activities, this experience allows you to listen deeply.
🌱 Something new is growing among us. 🌱
Holy Ground for Whole Communities offers congregations an opportunity to connect & transform: with each other, our neighbors, our buildings, the land, the water, the past, the future, and the Creator who made us, sustains us, and calls us into new life.
Holy Ground for Whole Communities offers congregations an opportunity to connect & transform: with each other, our neighbors, our buildings, the land, the water, the past, the future, and the Creator who made us, sustains us, and calls us into new life.
🌱 Something new is growing among us. 🌱
Holy Ground for Whole Communities offers congregations an opportunity to connect & transform: with each other, our neighbors, our buildings, the land, the water, the past, the future, and the Creator who made us, sustains us, and calls us into new life.
🌱 Something new is growing among us. 🌱
Holy Ground for Whole Communities offers congregations an opportunity to connect & transform: with each other, our neighbors, our buildings, the land, the water, the past, the future, and the Creator who made us, sustains us, and calls us into new life.
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September 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🌱 Something new is growing among us. 🌱
Holy Ground for Whole Communities offers congregations an opportunity to connect & transform: with each other, our neighbors, our buildings, the land, the water, the past, the future, and the Creator who made us, sustains us, and calls us into new life.
Holy Ground for Whole Communities offers congregations an opportunity to connect & transform: with each other, our neighbors, our buildings, the land, the water, the past, the future, and the Creator who made us, sustains us, and calls us into new life.
Children, youth, and adults of all ages are invited to our annual Zoo Day celebrating the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the saint of animals and creation. Please join us on Saturday, October 4 from 1- 4 p.m. at Saginaw Children's Zoo to celebrate St. Francis and all the animals we love.
September 5, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Children, youth, and adults of all ages are invited to our annual Zoo Day celebrating the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the saint of animals and creation. Please join us on Saturday, October 4 from 1- 4 p.m. at Saginaw Children's Zoo to celebrate St. Francis and all the animals we love.