Image Description: The stamp for the Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes. The bottom of the stamp is a orange-yellow shield with a dark blue outline that reads "Estd. 2024" in highly stylized type with two Episcopal-style crosses. On the top of the shield, like it's sailing on it, is the two-sailed ship from the diocesan seal, along with the three stars in the sky. the largest of which represents our new diocese while the two smaller stars represent our two legacy dioceses.
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Image Description: The wordmark for our diocese that reads, "EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF THE GREAT LAKES." The first four words are in all caps in a simple-yet-wide sans serif font. "Great Lakes" is also in all-caps, but in a highly stylized font that is reminiscent of vintage sign art. The G, L and S all have added flourishes that look like waves. This is the horizontal orientation of the wordmark and it is shown in the warm gray (off-white) brand color.
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A group of 16 parishioners stand at the front of the nave at St. Barnabas in Portage and smile for the camera. Behind them is a beautiful, geometric stained glass window, the panes of which form a colorful gradient from purple, through mauves, into light greens and blues. There is a semi-transparent blue color block on the left side of the image. In a bold yellow and rich orange, text over the box reads, "being & becoming"

Diocesan Staff: Week of August 31

One of the best parts of being on Diocesan Staff is that we we get to travel around this very pleasant peninsula to connect with people, parishes, and communities. AND, even when we are in our offices and not on the road, we still get to do cool and meaningful work to support Episcopal ministries in our diocese. Here's a look at what some of us have been up to August 25-31.

Alan James, Interim Executive Officer

Small faithful congregations are inspiring. For 10 years St. Barnabas in Portage has operated a monthly diaper pantry, giving away 60 diapers per child. This month they supported 42 families, some with multiple children. This is a particularly impactful ministry given that an average Sunday is 35 worshippers in the program year, less in the summer.

A group of 16 parishioners stand at the front of the nave at St. Barnabas in Portage and smile for the camera. Behind them is a beautiful, geometric stained glass window, the panes of which form a colorful gradient from purple, through mauves, into light greens and blues.

Sunil Chandy, Canon for the Central Collaborative and Coach for Digital Communities, Transitions Officer

Holy Spirit Episcocal Church in Belmont, MI is gearing up for Homecoming Sunday Picnic next week—games, activities, food, raffles, and MINI HORSES 🐴🎉 (yes, really!). This church is truly small but mighty.

Loved capturing joyful faces before and after Holy Eucharist today. My favorite moment: our Senior Acolyte/Crucifer gently mentoring his grandson—passing on the cross and the calling. 💙

This community overflows with welcome, opening its doors to neighbors from all walks of life across Belmont. Can’t wait for next week—come as you are, bring a friend, and join the fun!

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: And older acolyte poses with his grandson.
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Two people sit in an AV booth in the nave at Holy Spirit Belmont.
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A group of people sit together at a table, apparently after a meal. It's a selfie with Canon Sunil and five other smiling people.
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: An older acolyte and his grandson work together to light candles at a prayer altar.
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Two women stand together in front of the open red door at Holy Spirit Belmont.

Rachel Rose, Director of Communications

It feels strange to tell you what I was up to last week in my work, because I hope you already saw it! I was honored to be part of communicating changes in our diocese about ways in which we’re growing into our still-relatively-new reality as one diocese in a way that we hope was clear, transparent, and thorough. Don’t forget about the Diocesan Townhall on September 16 where we can talk through any questions or feedback you may have as a community. And, in case you missed all the hubbub last week, catch up with videos and transcripts, maps and charts here, here, here, and here!

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