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.

Second Diocesan Convention

The primary graphic of the image is a stylized illustration of water with three shades of blue squiggles that are grouped together to look like a lake with gently waving water. On the left side of the image is the shield of the diocese which features a two-sailed ship cutting boldly through the waves in front of a sky with white fluffy clouds and three stars, one of which is larger than the other two. The right side of the image features stylized text in the two darkest shades of blue from the water graphic. In all caps, in the lighter of the two shades, it reads "WAY." Weaving and waving out of that word in a darker blue with wave-like letter flourishes, the text reads "Waters." Finally, the bottom of the graphic reads, "A WAY IN THE WATERS" and "CONVENTION 2 - OCTOBER 24-25, 2025." The overall effect of the graphic is of both calm and movement, forward motion and peace.

From the Convention Secretary

To the Delegates, Clergy, and People of the Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes,

Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ.

As Secretary of the Convention for the Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes, it is with great anticipation that I issue this formal Call to the Second Annual Convention of our Diocese. Following the foundational work of our Primary Convention in October 2024, we continue our journey as a unified diocese, building upon the spirit of worship, deliberation, and fellowship that marked our beginning.

The second convention of The Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes will be held October 24 and 25 at The Horizon Centers in Saginaw. This year, we will convene under the theme, “A Way in the Waters,” inviting us to continue our communal discernment and strategic work as we live out God’s mission in our communities.

We look forward to gathering with you for this essential annual meeting, where we will collectively deliberate, discern, and advance the mission of Christ in our diocese.

Faithfully in Christ,

The image is the first-name only signature for the Rev. Joel Turmo.

The Rev. Joel Turmo
Secretary of Convention
The Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes

Important Dates & Deadlines
Theme & Keynote Speaker
Schedule
Prayer, Worship, & Eucharist
Ministry Tables (Exhibits)
Convention Business
Youth Delegates
Pre-Convention Meetings
Convention Locations
Lodging
Register by September 5 for a 10% Early Bird Discount

Our 2025 Convention Planning Team comprises:

Ms. McKenzie Bade-Knill,

Dir. of Children, Youth & Young Adult Formation.

The Rev. Alan James

Interim Executive Director

Ms. Gloria Lara

St. Mark’s, Grand Rapids

Ms. Rachel Rose Ravellette

Director of Communication

Mr. Kevin Simons

St. John’s, Saginaw

Mrs. Jelecia Ford Geraghty

St. Paul’s, Flint

Ms. Angela Krueger

Assistant to the Bishop

The Rev. Nurya Love Parish

Canon for the Northern Collaborative and Coach for Beloved Community and Creation Care

The Rev. Chip Russell

St. Philip’s, Beulah

Mr. Mark Sullivan

Diocesan Office Administrator

The Rev. Randall Warren

St. Luke’s, Kalamazoo

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