Author: Rachel Rose

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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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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A Hopeful Milestone for Our Diocese

This Advent, our diocese is witnessing something extraordinary — a groundswell of hope, courage, and creativity rising from our congregations across the Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes.

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Authorized Liturgies

A Resolution of the Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes, acting as the Ecclesiastical Authority

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Holiness and Happiness

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! ⚓️ 🏴‍☠️ 🌊

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Day of Prayer

Let’s join together in prayer on October 26 for our Diocese and our Episcopal Search

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