2022 GLC Annual Celebration
April 29-30, 2022
The GLC Annual Celebration was designed to incorporate the business of the Annual Meeting and a celebration of the ministry of all that God has done in and through the churches of the Great Lakes Conference during 2021.
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Women’s Retreats: Come Away with Me
A personal and contemplative 1-day retreat for women. We didn't want to let another year go by without providing an opportunity for women to gather together, seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus. Therefore the Women Ministries of the Great Lakes Conference is offering 1-day contemplative retreats at a variety of locations this fall. We hope that you can come to a quiet place to get some rest.
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Fall Pastors’ Retreat 2021
Nov 1-3, 2021
Speakers - Sharon and Jack Brown:
The Great Lakes Conference Ministerial Association is delighted to welcome Sharon and Jack Brown as our speakers for the 2021 Fall Pastors’ Retreat. The Browns are passionate about providing opportunities for followers of Jesus to unplug from a chaotic world and find the "good way" that leads to refreshment and renewal.
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Speakers - Sharon and Jack Brown:
The Great Lakes Conference Ministerial Association is delighted to welcome Sharon and Jack Brown as our speakers for the 2021 Fall Pastors’ Retreat. The Browns are passionate about providing opportunities for followers of Jesus to unplug from a chaotic world and find the "good way" that leads to refreshment and renewal.
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Pastoral Updates – January
We celebrate with the following churches that have extended a call:
Chris Ratcliff to Detroit, MI
Erik Carlson to Manistee, MI
Peter Ek to Grand Rapids, MI
We are thankful to the following for their service to the Great Lakes Conference and pray God's blessing over them as they transition out of their roles:
Dave Brown from Columbiana, OH
John Gardner from Cheboygan, MI
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Chris Ratcliff to Detroit, MI
Erik Carlson to Manistee, MI
Peter Ek to Grand Rapids, MI
We are thankful to the following for their service to the Great Lakes Conference and pray God's blessing over them as they transition out of their roles:
Dave Brown from Columbiana, OH
John Gardner from Cheboygan, MI
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Annual Meeting Letters
Please find the following letters for your church’s Annual Meeting:
December 2020 Greeting from the ECC and John Wenrich
December 2020 Greeting from the GLC and Garth McGrath
December 2020 Greeting from the ECC and John Wenrich
December 2020 Greeting from the GLC and Garth McGrath
“Space to Breathe” Sessions
Pastor Jennifer Andersson takes us through a spiritual discipline exercise every Tuesday at 12:00pm on Zoom. Please consider joining us for “Space to Breathe” to help you focus on yourself and your relationship with God. Additionally, we have recorded Jennifer leading four Lectio Divina sessions for Advent and a Prayer... Read More
Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership in Turbulent Times
Feb 2 or 4, 1-3:30pm CST, Zoom
$35/church team
Please consider the following workshop: Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership in Turbulent Times with Ruth Haley Barton.
Pastors hear about soul care fairly regularly, but this may be a new (and timely) concept for your leadership. For more information and registration details, please Click Here.
$35/church team
Please consider the following workshop: Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership in Turbulent Times with Ruth Haley Barton.
Pastors hear about soul care fairly regularly, but this may be a new (and timely) concept for your leadership. For more information and registration details, please Click Here.
2020 Reflection and Thank You Newsletter from Grace Church in Louisville, KY
When reflecting on 2020, the word “unprecedented” easily comes to mind for one reason or another. No one was expecting the year to be what it was. For many, memories of the year are heavy laden with images of isolation, loss and grief. Even penning this newsletter has been a challenge because finding the good in 2020 has been like the proverbial needle in a haystack. The one constant, faithful, true and praiseworthy testimony is God’s sustaining grace.
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Advent Letter to Great Lakes Conference Churches
Dear Churches of the Great Lakes Conference,
Isaiah’s deep valleys, high mountains, rough ground and rugged places are images for me of the year we have endured. Heightened racial tensions, rampant COVID-19 spread, intense political polarization, rising unemployment, closed businesses, conflict over masks, overwhelmed medical care systems,
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Isaiah’s deep valleys, high mountains, rough ground and rugged places are images for me of the year we have endured. Heightened racial tensions, rampant COVID-19 spread, intense political polarization, rising unemployment, closed businesses, conflict over masks, overwhelmed medical care systems,
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Reminder to Elect Delegates for 2021
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 the GLC 2021 Annual Celebration. As stated in the Great Lakes Conference Constitution and Bylaws: Section 2.2. Delegates. Member congregations shall... Read More