Northern Great Lakes Synod

Welcome to our web site

We hope you will find answers here to your questions about the Northern Great Lakes Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Our site is intended to offer information, timely news, inspiring words and an opportunity to learn about the ministries of this synod and the ELCA.
The Rev. Thomas Skrenes, Bishop
The Rev. Jennifer Johnson Wrege, Assistant to the Bishop

Video Greeting from Bishop Skrenes

Around the Synod


	URGENT - Look at what is being built in Norway, MI - Click here to view
	NEW - Breaking ground at Shepherd of the Lakes, Sayner - Click here to view photos
	NEW - Marked! With the cross of Christ forever - Spring 2009 - Click here for more info
	2009 Compensation Guidelines - Click here to download
	Ordination of Pastor Kevin Kaiser on August 24 - Click here to view photos
	Focus On Worship Workshop - Click here to register
	Photos from ELCA Global Mission Event 2008 - Click here to view
	Some photos from Leadership School 2008 at Finlandia University - Click here to view
	Photos from FinnFest 2008 in Duluth - Click here to view
	2009 Seminarian Rural Immersion Program - Click here to download
	Synod Assembly 2008 Photo Gallery - Click here to view
	Northern Great Lakes Synod and Lutheran Social Services office dedication on Sunday, May 18, 2008 photo gallery - Click here to view
	Synod Assembly 2008 - Summary - Click here to view
	Photos from Clergy Spouse Conference 2008 - Click here to view
	Photos from Rural Immersion Program 2006 & 2008 - Click here to view
	Every Cross Has A Story - New web site - Click here to visit
	Tanzania - A New Day - by Bishop Thomas Skrenes - Click here to read
	Every Cross Has a Story to Tell - Click here to find out more!
	Governing Documents of the Northern Great Lakes Synod: Constitution, Bylaws and Continuing Resolutions - Click here to download

	The new mission statement for the Northern Great Lakes Synod's Youth & Family Ministry is: "This synod supports congregational youth & family ministry through Christ-centered resources, ideas, and powerful ministry events."

	Prayer requests are rolling in! - Pray-ers needed! Click here to learn more!
	Bishop's Book Review - Joan of Arc - A Military Leader
	Notes & Quotes - Our synod's newsletter - October edition is now available for download

Oct. 14 / Conf. 7 Stewardship Breakfast at Zellar’s in Newberry, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ET ***** Oct. 16 / Conf. 2 Stewardship Breakfast at Chapel of St. Matthew’s, Finlandia University, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ET; Conf. 1 Stewardship Dinner at Zion in Ironwood, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CT ***** Oct. 18 / Focus on Worship Event at Bethany in Republic, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET ******

Click here to view complete October schedule of events

Northern Great Lakes Synod Mission Statement