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All Means All: The Canons of the Synod of Dordt and Disposable People
Guest Author: The Rev. Randall R. Warren, D.Min., RectorSt. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Kalamazoo Historical Background A transnational synod (church gathering) of the Dutch Reformed Church
Celebrating the Rev. Jen Adams
On June 2, the Rev. Jen Adams of Grace Episcopal in Holland was awarded the inaugural “Jen Adams Award for Queer Leadership Excellence” by Out
Scenes from Pentecost 2025
O God, who on this day taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit: Grant us
The Evolution and Experience of Becoming Beloved Community Work
Guest Author: Rev. Sue Colavincenzo, Rector, St. Dunstan’s in Davison Gathering to grow in “heart” as well as in “head” is one apostolic action we
Diocesan Staff: Week of June 8
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
Diocesan Staff: Week of June 1
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
Announcing the Search for our First Bishop
June 3, 2025 Dear siblings in Christ, Grace and peace to you in the last days of this Easter season. Today marks an important milestone
May 2025 Standing Committee Update
We’ve got a jam-packed, two-for-one Standing Committee update for you this month! Watch this short video to hear about: Transcript: Speaker 1: Hi! I’m TaMara
Ecumenical Endeavors: Spring 2025
The bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New York, Matt Heyd, writes that “The Holy Spirit moves at ground level.” This month’s snippets highlight work
Announcing the Rev. Alan James as Interim Executive Officer
With joy and on behalf of your Standing Committee, I’m glad to share with you that we have called the Rev. Alan James to serve as Interim Executive Officer for our diocese beginning April 1, 2025.
Ecumenical Endeavors
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.