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The Lutheran Legal League, a Registered Service Organization of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, exists to serve congregations, church workers, and members by connecting them with attorneys who are themselves active, worshiping Lutherans. These attorneys understand our shared confession, our polity, and the unique pastoral and congregational realities that arise when legal questions touch the life of the Church.

Over the years, the Lord has quietly used this ministry to bring help and peace in moments of uncertainty and strain, when legal concerns became intertwined with pastoral, emotional, and spiritual burdens. This work is not accomplished by programs or structures, but through the faithful use of the gifts God has placed within His people.

Membership is free and simply requires that an attorney be licensed, actively worshiping in an LCMS congregation, and recommended by their pastor. There is no obligation to take on matters, no referral fees, and no expectation beyond a willingness to be a resource when needs arise. The Lutheran Legal League is not a law firm and not a referral service. It exists solely as a ministry of connection and service within Christ’s Church.

When legal questions arise, often unexpectedly, it is a quiet blessing to be able to walk alongside fellow believers who share both professional skill and a common faith. 

Attorneys who are interested may register at https://lutheranlegalleague.org/registration

Men may now register for the 2026 OSL Men’s Retreat, Reading the Psalms Christologically and Devotionally.

The retreat hosted by Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, Birmingham, MI, will be held at the Weber Conference Center on the campus of Siena Heights University in Adrian, Mi, Friday March 13 – Sunday, March 15, 2026. The theme is based on Luke 24:27, “And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.”

We are excited to host Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Pulse of Concordia Theological Seminary (CTSFW), Fort Wayne, IN, as our retreat speaker! Rev. Dr. Pulse serves CTSFW as Professor of Exegetical Theology, Director of Placement, and Director of Continuing Education. He has also served as vacancy pastor at Shepherd of the City Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, IN, for the past 16 years. Rev. Dr. Pulse has authored many publications and articles, and he is a frequent speaker/presenter at conferences and conventions.

The Weber Conference Center offers modern meeting and sleeping facilities including private restrooms. Meals and coffee/tea service will be provided. A minimal number of single occupancy rooms are available. Cost is $250 for single occupancy, $200 for double occupancy, and $100 Saturday only. A $100 deposit will reserve your spot!

Register online at www.ourshepherd.net, or contact Dr. Mark Nimtz at nimtzm@ourshepherd.net.

Anybody know what time it is??

It’s time to get away for an evening of relaxation and spending time alone with your spouse! Just the two of you, away by yourselves with no interruptions . . . until one of you reaches over and opens the Married People Date Night Kit that you’ve picked up at St. Luke Lutheran Church on one of the dates below. Now, along with relaxing and gazing into one another’s eyes, the fun begins! So before your calendar fills up, pick a date for your romantic rendezvous. You’ll be glad you did!

Married People Date Night Kits
St. Luke Lutheran Church
4205 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor, MI

Sunday, January 18, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Saturday, January 24, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Sunday, January 25, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

And as always, St. Luke is happy to help with babysitting reimbursement! Request a form when picking up your kit.

If you have any questions, please contact Debbie darragh.debbie@gmail.com or Rick rdarragh59@gmail.com

The Food Program is getting its glow-up;

so Hope Clinic needs to show up!

It’s Saturday, July 10th at noon.
Doors shut, but lights do not turn off—

in fact, ready-and-waiting volunteers leap into action and begin the epic task of moving EVERYTHING. The food program floor replacement starts NOW.

🥫Every can of beans,

🛍 every sack lunch,

📥 every shelf,

🍳 every appliance,

🍼every box of diapers—

EVERYTHING needs someone to pick it up and move it across the building.

In short?? Help!

We are excited for the upgrade, but every day we are closed is a day where hungry families struggle more than they need to. We need lots of volunteers, AND we need a few volunteers who are flexible, ready to be called in if/when we need extra support.

So here’s what we’re asking:

Haven’t volunteered at Hope before:

fill out an interest form at TheHopeClinic.org/volunteer.
It may take a day or two, but you’ll get a login for our volunteer shift scheduling software (VSP), and you can see what shifts need help + sign up!

Existing Hope volunteers:

If you’re a “plan ahead” type, please consider signing up for a volunteer shift on VSP. The dates we’re focused on are Jan 10-23, and each shift explains what tasks are required (lifting, standing, etc) so you know exactly what you’re signing up for.

If you’re a “just tell me when” type, please email our volunteer coordinator Lindy at LAnderson@thehopeclinic.org. We’ll build a list of “yikes, we need some extra help” people to be “on call” during whatever span you can offer.

When it comes to Hope Clinic, usually being super direct isn’t our style.

But coming in clutch has always been yours.

Can you help us get this done, and quickly?

Thank you! We can’t wait to share the “after.”

Celebration of Life in loving memory of Quentin and Carol Marino. 

St. Luke Lutheran Church

4205 Washtenaw Ave

Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Please join us in remembering Quentin and Carol

January 17, 2026

11 am

Luncheon at the church to follow. 

As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the religious dimensions of America’s origins are being widely discussed and debated. On Tuesday, January 27 at 6:00pm at the Michigan Christian Study Center, historian John Fea will examine the idea of America as a Christian nation, the religious beliefs of the founders, and how those beliefs related to their work as statesmen. The Center is located at 611 E. William St., Ann Arbor. For more information and to RSVP, click here.

Lutheran Special Education Ministries is looking for a full-time office administrator at their national office in Ann Arbor, MI. Interested applicants looking for more information or wishing to submit a resume are asked to contact Stacy McGhee at (248) 419-3390 or email at smcghee@luthsped.org

Office Administrator job description

REGISTER HERE

Join us as we each build our own Joy Journal for 2026! Commit to rejoicing, praying, and thanking as intentional daily practices by creating a Gifts of Joy Journal. The Gifts of Joy project supports a year-long faith-filled commitment to journeying with Jesus by incorporating these three devotional practices:

-Write one gratitude for each day of the month

-Write the names of people, events, or concerns you are praying for in the blank spaces of the prayer page.

-Devotional journaling: find one key word from your daily devotion or a sermon you heard, and record it.

Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 9:00 am until noon.

Location: Gathering Place @ the School (495 Earhart Road)

All supplies will be provided. Suggested donation of $5 per person to cover the cost of a joy journal and brunch.

Questions? Contact Lexie Brown

Church Extension Fund, a ministry-based financial institution located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, seeks qualified candidates for the position of Accounting Manager. The position is responsible for a variety of accounting functions and maintaining the general accounting system for an entity with assets over $250 Million. The individual will also complete financial reporting and is regularly engaged with the banking software system. The position is onsite and reports to the Vice President – Chief Financial Officer. Visit CEF’s website for the full job description and application instructions: https://churchextensionfund.com/news/accounting-manager-sought

Please join Lutheran Hour Ministries at St. Lorenz to praise the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ in preparation to share the Good News to others. Lutheran Hour Rally Preaher Dr. Michael Seigler will be the keynote speaker a the 2:00p rally. 

Join us in Ann Arbor on January 11 for a screening of a new documentary on human trafficking. “The Right Track” features interviews with survivors who give first-hand accounts of what human trafficking is all about and what we can do to stop it.

Tricia Grant, one of the featured survivors in the film, will be present in-person for a Q&A session after the screening.

Make a difference and help save lives! Join us alongside former MLI Intern Alison Doerr for Concordia’s upcoming Blood Drive on Thursday, December 4th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Concordia University North Building; 3475 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Help us hit our goal of collecting 30 units! Invite friends and family as well; everyone is welcome! The blood drive will be in the nursing skills lab located on the first floor. Donate at this drive to receive an exclusive pair of Red Cross x PAC-MAN socks, while supplies last! There will also be a raffle for gift cards on the day of the drive! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Sign up to donate here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=concordia

A Cozy Christmas
with Blake Flattley & Tanner Olson
December 17th at 6:30 PM
St. Paul Ann Arbor – 420 W. Liberty St, Ann Arbor

As we wait for Christmas to come, we invite you to step into a warm and intimate evening filled with music, hymns, spoken word poetry, and storytelling—an opportunity to pause, reflect, and embrace the beauty of Advent. Through song and spoken word, Blake Flattley and Tanner Olson will lead us in an exploration of the season—its waiting, wondering, and joy. Together, we’ll celebrate the hope that Advent brings and the peace found in the promise of Christmas. So, dust off your favorite Christmas sweater, grab a friend and join us for A Cozy Christmas! This performance is a free event sponsored by Church Extension Fund. For more info visit: https://www.stpaulannarbor.org/news-and-events/cozy-christmas/

We need help finding a host family for a Japanese exchange student living in Ann Arbor. This 16 year old male student has already arrived from Japan and been placed with a temporary family through Thanksgiving. We are looking for a family willing to host him for the remainder of the school year, ideally within the Pioneer school district, as he has already begun attending classes there. This student enjoys sports and is a member of both the tennis and bowling teams. His temporary host family has shared how much they appreciate his positive and upbeat outlook on life. If you might be able to help this student or have any questions, please reach out to Gillian Miranda at gillhart@umich.edu

The Lutheran Choralaires, a Men’s Chorus under the direction of noted Detroit area composer and arranger Terry Herald, present their annual Christmas Concert entitled “What Shall We Sing For The Child?” Now entering their 79th season, The Lutheran Choralaires have long celebrated the glorious birth of Jesus; witnessing to the masses in Metro Detroit, throughout Michigan and beyond. The concert will be held on Saturday December 6th 4:00pm, at St. John Lutheran Church (1011 W. University Dr., Rochester, Michigan 48307); with a repeat performance given on Saturday December 13th 4:00pm, at Historic Trinity Lutheran Church (1345 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, Michigan 48207). Free will donations (suggested $10/Adult, $5/Children) will be taken at the door. For further information contact Choralaire President Paul Kienman (pabamaki2@gmail.com), E-mail info@lutheranchoralaires.org, or visit www.lutheranchoralaires.org.

Event link: https://www.lutheranchoralaires.org/christmas2025

Please mark your calendar for Friday, November 14 th as a time to come together as part of the MOST community, to enjoy “An Evening with Warren and Flick”, a fundraising concert for MOST Ministries. The concert starts at 7:00 pm and will take place at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor. There is no charge for admission, but attendees will be asked to make a gift/pledge to support the ongoing work of MOST Ministries.

RSVP HERE

On Monday evening, November 19, the Michigan Christian Study Center will host an event titled “Does Rural America Have a Future? Pathways to Renewal.” Over the last century, there has been a significant re-centering of the U.S. population as cities and suburbs continue to grow and small towns die, and family farms are consolidated into agribusinesses. How do we make sense of the changes that are taking place in rural America economically, culturally, politically, and spiritually?  Is a future flourishing of rural life and culture in America possible, and if so, what role might Christianity play in bringing that about?. If you plan to attend, please RSVP.

Sunday, October 26, 2025 | 3–4:30 PM

Bach Vespers
Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 4:00pm

St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ann Arbor
420 W. Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Admission: Free

St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ann Arbor is launching a new Bach Vespers series, presenting the beloved cantatas, passions, and oratorios of Johann Sebastian Bach in their original context—the beautiful Vespers liturgy. Professional soloists and orchestra join Ann Arbor community singers, the St. Paul Bach Choir, St. Paul Brass Ensemble, and The Boychoir of Ann Arbor in what is sure to become a wonderful tradition. The cantata for the November 9th performance is BWV 79, Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild.

Join us for this opportunity to experience this exquisite repertoire in the manner it was presented in Bach’s day! For more info:

https://www.stpaulannarbor.org/news-and-events/bach-vespers/

On Monday evening, October 20, the Michigan Christian Study Center will host an event, Promise or Peril? How Stories Guide Technology and Will Shape Its Future. Are digital technology and AI leading us toward a better world, or are they profound threats to humanity’s future? Our answers to these questions stem from deeper assumptions and narratives about the nature of the world. This interactive event will explore the various stories that shape humanity’s view of technology, and suggest ways that the Christian story might guide us towards more responsible technology. If you plan to attend, please RSVP.

Lutheran Women In Mission (LWML) will meet on Saturday, October 18 at Cross of Christ, South Lyon from 9 a.m. until Noon. The guest speaker is Michelle Austin with The Foster Closet of Oakland County and ingathering donations will go to The Foster Closet per the list provided. There will be a $5 suggested door donation. Cross of Christ is located at 24155 Griswold Rd., South Lyon. RSVP requested to Linda Benson or call 248.437.8810.

On Monday evening, September 15, the Michigan Christian Study Center will host an event, The University and the Pursuit of Truth. In today’s contentious and politicized environment, is it still possible for public universities to foster the rigorous pursuit of truth? If so, how? This interactive session will explore these questions from a variety of institutional perspectives. The evening will begin with introductory remarks by Laurie McCauley, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Michigan. Other speakers include Dan Crane, Richard W. Pogue Professor of Law at the University of Michigan, and Valerie Johnson, Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships for the University of Michigan ADVANCE Program. If you plan to attend, please RSVP.