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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.
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.
EfM 2026: Education for Ministry
Learn about Education for Ministry (EfM): what it is, the impact it has, and how you can be connected.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Santuario y Apoyo en Acción: Junto a Andrés
Sanctuary and Support in Action: Standing with Andrés
A Threshold Moment
Holy Ground for Whole Communities promises to be a transformative season for our Diocese.
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.
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
