Ministry Planning Cycle
The GLC exists to serve Covenant Churches in the Great Lakes Region. According to our Constitution and Bylaws, The Annual Meeting, which is comprised of delegates from Conference Churches, is the highest deliberative and decision-making body of the GLC. The GLC Executive Board and Staff would like to engage the... Read More
Midwinter 2024: Immeasurably More
At Midwinter 2024, our theme of “immeasurably more” will invite us to embody the words the Apostle Paul wrote to the Ephesians when he says, “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within... Read More
Fall Pastors’ Retreat Highlights
On October 30th-November 1st a group of about 100 ministers, their spouses, and staff, retreated to the picturesque Maumee Bay State Park Resort for a time of refreshment, fellowship, and input. This annual event offers a much-needed opportunity for rest, rejuvenation, and spiritual growth.
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Thanksgiving and Gratitude
Being thankful and grateful goes beyond simply acknowledging the good things in our lives. It is about having a deep sense of gratitude and recognizing the value in even the smallest gestures or moments. Here are a few expressions of gratitude from some of our pastors in our Conference.
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Advent 2023
Advent Greetings from the Great Lakes Conference. Please click below to read the GLC Letters to our congregants and churches.
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The GLC Leadership Connection
Fifty-one people from seventeen GLC churches gathered on September 23rd at Faith Covenant Church in Farmington Hills, MI for a day of practical workshops in four areas of ministry that are foundational to healthy, missional local church ministry.
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Tal Como Soy Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic
Twenty people affiliated with Faith Covenant Church, in Farmington Hills, MI, traveled to the Dominican Republic to partner in ministry with local church Tal Como Soy. The group consisted of medical and dental professionals plus individuals who worked on a construction project.
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Pantry Around the Corner
Pastor Jeanette Valentine and Journey Covenant Church in Cuyahoga Falls, OH have served thousands and thousands of meals to their community. Pastor J grew the existing food pantry until her basement and many other rooms in her home became engulfed in food items!
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Lego City Discipleship
The Great Lakes Conference has a huge and entertaining resource for all our churches and camps to use. We have roughly a ton of Legos! Bins, containers, boxes, and bags ready to travel.
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New Wine Covenant Church in Mason, MI has launched!
New Wine Covenant Church held their first Preview worship service on Sunday October 1st in Mason, Michigan. Fifty people attended the service, which also included a community party and other activities.
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