Great Lakes Conference

Gatherings at Midwinter

Dec 19, 2019

If you are attending Midwinter, please consider attending the following GLC gatherings:

Mon, Jan 27 | 9 - 10pm
GLC Midwinter Gathering

Tues, Jan 28 | 5 - 7pm
Church Plant Dinner

Tues, Jan 28 | 5pm - 7pm
Congregational Vitality Dinner

Please RSVP to Jody Eidnes at [email protected] by Wed, Jan 15.

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Service Opportunity

Dec 19, 2019

We are in need of volunteers who can transport our LEGO City Project from Sugar Grove, PA to Canton, MI after the New Year. Volunteer would need access to a truck with a hitch to pull a trailer. If you know of anyone who might be up for this kind...

Congregational Vitality Update

Dec 19, 2019

You may have heard that Pastor Shelley Kurth, Director of Congregational Vitality for the Great Lakes Conference, is transitioning into the national role of Interim Director of Congregational Vitality through the ECC mission priority of Start and Strengthen Churches. Shelley will continue to serve in her part time role with...

Pastoral Updates December

Dec 19, 2019

We celebrate with the following pastors who have been called to new positions:
James A. Swanson II has been called as the new Senior Pastor of Pleasant Community Church in Warren, PA. He will begin at Pleasant Community Church on February 10, 2020.

We are thankful to the following for their service to the GLC and pray God's blessing over them as they transition out of their roles:
Daniel Stanley, Interim Pastor of Pleasant Community Church, Warren, PA.

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Reminder to Elect Delegates!

Nov 16, 2019

It’s time to think about electing delegates! As a reminder, each church elects delegates at their own Annual Meeting in January or February. Delegates should be chosen to attend both the GLC 2020 Annual Celebration and ECC 2020 Gather.

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Fall Pastor’s Retreat Review

Nov 16, 2019

Thank you to all who attended the Fall Pastor’s Retreat at Mohican Lodge and Conference Center. We hope you experienced an encouraging time of both fellowship and rest. This snapshot was taken by Superintendent Garth McGrath of pastors and participants praying over guest speaker Shaun Marshall.

Midwinter – Chicago 2020

Nov 16, 2019

The Midwinter Conference has long been the premier encouraging, connecting and equipping event for Covenant Pastors. We highly encourage you to attend this winter in Chicago, January 27-31, 2020.

Scholarship Deadline: Monday, December 9, 2019
Click below for more info on scholarships...

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Donations Needed – Winter Attire to Distribute to the Homeless in Detroit, MI

Nov 16, 2019

Messiah Church, in connection with the Covenant Community Care Street Team, could use resources to distribute to the homeless during the coming winter months. Specific needs include: winter socks, winter gloves, winter hats, winter coats. QUALITY is more important than QUANTITY...

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Annual Appreciation Breakfast – First Covenant of Bessemer

Oct 13, 2019

We love hearing about GLC churches taking an active role in their community, being the hands and feet of Jesus outside the church walls. Pastor John Margargee and First Covenant Church of Bessemer did just that with their Annual Appreciation Breakfast honoring Mohawk school teachers, staff, administrators, custodians, bus drivers and cafeteria workers. Way to go!

Please visit this NCNewsOnline article for the full article in the New Castle News.

Women’s Retreats Recap

Oct 13, 2019

Did you know that the GLC Women Ministries holds annual retreats? Attendees identify speakers, small group discussion and fellowship with other believers as the best things about the retreats. If you have never experienced a GLC Women’s Retreat, please consider attending the GLC Women’s Retreat South November 8-10, 2019. Please...