Calvary Lutheran Church

05/31/2026

Composer of our days and director of our lives, your wonder is engraved in the foundations of all creation. Tune our hearts to praise, and silence our crowded minds so we might sing the majesty of your love. —Bread for the Day

05/29/2026

Congratulations to ALL who are graduating or ending their academic years! 🎓 We especially remember our most local students *and* students and staff from our ELCA schools, colleges, universities, and seminaries. May God bless you in your next endeavors.

05/25/2026

Join us in remembrance and prayer this Memorial Day.

Remember, mourn and give thanks for those in the military who gave their lives for justice, peace and the freedom of our country and all nations. Pray for the safety of those currently serving in the military and for the well-being of their families. —Prayer Ventures

05/17/2026

Our Special DAY OF PENTECOST SERVICE will be on Saturday 5/23 at 4:30 p.m. Bring your friends! Bring your families! And you're invited to WEAR RED! As we celebrate our God's Holy Spirit at work in our lives and in our world!

05/17/2026

Synod Assembly 2026 has now closed, and we are looking onward to next year! But first, we want to give a huge thank you to the staff and volunteers at Prince of Peace, Portage, MI - ELCA. We could not have done it without all of your help and guidance! You are so appreciated.

Thank you to all the committees who prepared, presented, and provided content for this meeting. We appreciate your work and look forward to working with you in the future.

Lastly, we wanted to thank Bishop Curry for providing our Keynote address and Churchwide's report. And thank you to the Rev. Dr. Lillian Daniel, Michigan Conference Minister of the UCC, for giving us a sermon during our Evening Prayer. We were so blessed with their presence.

📝Mark your calendars for next year - we are pleased to announce that Synod Assembly 2027 will be hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church, Midland, on May 14 and 15! We are looking forward to seeing you next year ⛪

05/10/2026

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌍

"We praise God for the diverse and abundant natural resources that sustain life, the interconnection of all that exists, and the wonders of creation that inspire and humble us. We pray that we will wisely steward what God has entrusted to our care and work diligently to restore what we have damaged and depleted-for the wellbeing of humanity and the honor of our Creator." (From 4/22/2024 Prayer Ventures)

04/20/2026

“My heart shall sing of the day you bring. Let the fires of your justice burn. Wipe away all tears, for the dawn draws near, and the world is about to turn” (ELW 723).

04/15/2026

And really… we pray for ALL who are watching… and waiting… and preparing… and assessing… and rebuilding… in Cheboygan… here in Antrim County… you name it.

We are holding the people of Cheboygan close in prayer as the dam nears a critical point and some prepare for possible evacuation. In this time of uncertainty, we remember that we are bound together in Christ’s love and care.

Gracious God,

Be with your people in Cheboygan. Calm anxious hearts, protect those in danger, and guide those working to keep the community safe. Grant peace in the unknown and strength for what lies ahead. Hold them in your mercy and surround them with your love.

Amen.

**Photo from the Detroit Free Press: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/04/14/cheboygan-dam-update-michigan/89603239007/