Braver Angels Workshop – Politics & Media
Vince Boileau, a Michigan-based strategic communications and PR practitioner, will provide a Zoom presentation about the impact of media on polarization.
St. George Episcopal Church, 801 East Commerce St., Milford, MI, 48381
Workshop – Do You Want To Be Right? Or Do You Want To Be Effective?
Led by the Rev. Canon Ellen Ekevag and The Rev. Jennifer Kiefer
Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit
Episcopal Diocese of Michigan Leadership Call
Michigan Voting Information
Via Zoom
Fall Clergy Gathering
St. Clare of Assisi, Ann Arbor
Responding Faithfully to the Election: A Reflect-Discuss-Act Series
Part 1: Reflect – What can we learn about leadership from Jesus’ life and teaching?
Using the Ujamaa Contextual Bible Study, we reflected on lessons from the Gospels that challenge the distortions of Christian Nationalism.
[Download the handout used in this session]
Responding Faithfully to the Election: A Reflect-Discuss-Act Series
Part 2: Discuss with Kristin Kobes Du Mez – How has Christian Nationalism become so prevalent in the United States? How can we identify this ideology in our communities?
Dr. Du Mez presented highlights from her research and book.
Responding Faithfully to the Election: A Reflect-Discuss-Act Series
PART 3: ACT – How do we, as people of faith, respond to Christian Nationalism in our own contexts and communities?
Building on the previous sessions, we identified action steps to amplify our understanding of the Gospel.
[Download The Presentation From this Session]
Evening Prayer for Peace
St. Michael’s, Lansing
All are welcome to come and join us in holding our country, its leaders, and people in prayer during this stressful time.
Pre-election Day Place of Quiet
St. John’s, Clinton
You are invited to a day of quiet, meditation, contemplation, and prayer. The church will be open for all those who would like to have a place of respite the day before the election.
It does not matter your political convictions, and you do not need to be religious, to be welcome at St. John’s
Praying the Text Sermon Prep Session
(ZOOM)
We invite you to join clergy and lay leaders from across the diocese for a prayerful and collaborative time of sermon preparation for Sunday, November 10, with the theme: “Going Forward Together: The Sunday after the Presidential Election 2024.” This is a time when many people are feeling anxious and uncertain, and it’s important for faith leaders to come together to encourage and support one another.
Through Lectio Divina, we will prayerfully engage the propers selected by Bishop Bonnie and the Responding Faithfully to the Election diocesan team, which can be found here. Hope to see you there!
Did you miss this call? Please see below to participate in the replay of this gathering in your worshipping community.
Prayer Vigils in Anxious Times
St. Andrew’s, Ann Arbor
This fall, we’ll gather on the first Tuesday of the month to pray, with words and with silence, for peace, understanding, and healing of the divisions in our country.
Please join us at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel at St. Andrew’s, Ann Arbor – 306 N. Division St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Election Day Prayer Vigil and Evening Healing Eucharist
St. Paul’s, Brighton
For more information contact The Rev. Jeanne Hansknecht at rector@saintpaulsbrighton.org
Going Forward Together: The Sunday after the Presidential Election 2024
(LITURGICAL RESOURCE GUIDE)
People in our communities are feeling exhausted. As we face turmoil, God keeps us grounded. Faith and prayer keep us grounded. Whatever happens in the election, this remains true. As we navigate the anxiety, uncertainty, and challenges, we abide in God’s unending love for all, and we have selected prayers and readings that help us lift these themes in our worship.
The prayers and readings below help us and our communities to lift this truth: Our hope in God is founded in Christ the King; in the darkest of times it is God, love, and peace which carry us through.
[Download The Liturgical Resource Guide for Sunday, November 10, 2024]
Voter Card 4-Up (Word Document)
Voter Card 4-Up (PDF Document)
Faiths United To Save Democracy
Michigan Voter Confidence Council: Faith’s United to Save Democracy
Report Misinformation – Learn how to respond to misinformation
Poll Chaplains – Learn what a Poll Chaplain is and their importance on Election Day. Learn how to become a Poll Chaplain so that you can provide support.
Braver Angels
Secure Democracy
Voters Not Politicians
White Christian Nationalism – What is it? How does it impact our communities?
