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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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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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The Diocesan Creation Care Commission

The commission strives to be a resource for all parishes, from those that have well-established Creation Care/Green teams to those who are in the early stages of their journey with Creation Care.

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Together West Michigan

With support from a private donation, the Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes is a member organization of Together West Michigan for 2026.   With

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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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