Author: Rachel Rose

Faith in Us

On Tuesday July 7, faith leaders gathered to announce organized support for voting rights in America. Read on to learn about how faith leaders are are activating to support voter rights and democracy.

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A Call for Leaders

Each year at our diocesan convention, we elect new leaders for our diocese from among our diocese. From north to south, east to west and from all perspectives, experiences, and orders, we need leaders. Learn more about the different leadership positions, the gifts that are important for leaders in those roles, and the responsibilities of those ministries.

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A circle of colorful human figures surrounds various religious symbols, including a crescent moon and star, cross, and Star of David, over a background of calm water.

Ecumenical Endeavors: Spring 2026

Fr. Mike Wernick serves as Ecumenical and Interreligious Officer for our diocese which means he works in spaces of cooperation and shared ministry across Christian denominations and across different religions. From time to time, he shares important updates from this work with us, reminding us of our values of shared ministry and shared love and care for the world, values which transcend markers of religious difference.

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Image reads: Attack on Temple Israel | A Pastoral Statement from our Standing Committee

Pastoral Statement

On March 12, an attacker drove a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township. All children, staff, and congregants are safe — but the wounds are deep, and they echo the recent attack in Grand Blanc.

Our Standing Committee has issued a pastoral response calling us to prayer, to solidarity with our neighbors, and to the promises of our Baptismal Covenant.

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Lenten Devotionals 2026

Members of the Sanctuary and Support Task Force have developed a Lenten devotional series for our diocese. Links to all the devotionals will be posted beneath the introduction letter below on the Friday before the week for which they are written.

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Palm Sunday Path 2026

The first thing Jesus did after entering Jerusalem was to overturn tables in the Temple, taking public action to disrupt violations of these values in his community. As followers of Jesus, we, too, stand for healing the sick, feeding the hungry, and welcoming the stranger. 

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A circle of colorful human figures surrounds various religious symbols, including a crescent moon and star, cross, and Star of David, over a background of calm water.

Ecumenical Endeavors: Winter 2026

Fr. Mike Wernick serves as Ecumenical and Interreligious Officer for our diocese which means he works in spaces of cooperation and shared ministry across Christian denominations and across different religions. From time to time, he shares important updates from this work with us, reminding us of our values of shared ministry and shared love and care for the world, values which transcend markers of religious difference.

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Get to know our bishop candidates.

Three clergy candidates, each smiling and wearing clerical collars, are shown in circular portraits above their names: Terri Lynne Bays, Zachary Nyein, and Holly Rankin Zaher. The text reads, Meet the Candidates with a shield logo in the bottom right.