From the Convention Secretary: To the Lay Delegates, Clergy, and People of the Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes, Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ. As Secretary of the Convention for the Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes, it is with great anticipation that I issue this formal Call to the Third Annual Convention of our Diocese. As we continue to journey together as one diocese and build on Christ our foundations for our future of ministry, we celebrate a

Kirsten, Sally, and Diane chatted as they knit, adding stitches while catching up on each other’s lives. Colorful shawls covered the table in front of them and more filled a closet. I was attending a gathering of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Prayer Shawl Ministry, which meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:30pm. As an avid knitter, I’ve been involved with a Prayer Shawl Ministry at my church in McCall, Idaho, so I was very glad to discover one in Grayling. Started in

Join us Sunday, December 21, after the regular Worship service for Pastor Tom's final Advent class, discussing the meaning of the ​beautiful hymn "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel." Then please stay for the annual Hanging of the Christmas Greens, which will take place immediately following the class. According to St. John's Episcopal Church , "Early Christians placed evergreen boughs in the windows of their home to symbolize Christ’s presence. As Christians, the evergreens remind u

On Sunday, December 7, Gaylord’s Alpine Bells, a handbell ensemble, performed at St. Francis’ Church, adding a lovely touch to the regular worship service. Featuring our very own Sandy Mammoser, the Alpine Bells filled the church with their angelic music, infusing the service with the spirit of Christmas. The very talented Sandy also designed and created a stunning Advent banner. Pastor Tom’s and Sandy’s generosity has been a blessing from inspirational sermons and fascinat

Please join us at St. Francis to celebrate the Advent season: Sunday, December 7 : The Alpine Bells, a Gaylord-based handbell ensemble, will perform during the worship service. The group includes the very talented Sandy Mammoser, Pastor Tom's wife.​​ ​ Sunday, December 7 and 21 : Following the service, Pastor Tom will lead a special Advent class, discussing the meaning of the ​beautiful hymn "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel." ​ Saturday, December 13 at 7 p.m. : The Gaylord Community

On Saturday, October 4, the Pop-up Hygiene Closet will again be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Francis Episcopal Church...