Schedule

Bishop Satterlee endeavors to visit congregations regularly, just as pastors seek to visit congregants on a regular basis. Bishop Satterlee concentrates on congregations that invite him, congregations celebrating significant events, and those where there is a need. Bishop Satterlee is happy to schedule special worship services during the week, and finds  these to be very meaningful times. They frequently include time for fellowship and conversation that Sunday morning cannot. Bishop Satterlee does his best to accept invitations to preach and/or preside, especially when there is a sacramental need due to vacation or vacancy.

Bishop Satterlee values conversations and visits with pastors and deacons. He considers it a privilege to pray with the rostered leaders of the synod. Please telephone Bishop Satterlee (517-321-5066). If he cannot receive your call, leave a message and he will call back as soon as possible.

Bishop Satterlee is also a recognized preacher, teaching theologian, and conference speaker. The North/West Lower Michigan Synod Council recognizes this vocation and supports Bishop Satterlee accepting invitations to preach, teach , and lead continuing education events, especially in preaching, as a way our synod contributes to the wider church.

You may schedule a congregation visit or invite Bishop Satterlee to preach, lecture or teach by calling the North/West Lower Michigan Synod Office (517-321-5066) or emailing Bishop Satterlee.

April 2025

  • End Gun Violence Michigan Lobby Day, April 22, 2025.
  • Synod Staff, April 23, 1 PM.
  • Audit Committee, April 23, 4 PM.
  • Region VI Bishop, April 28, 2025.
  • Region VI First Call Theological Education, April 29 – May 1, 2025.

May 2025

  • Living Water Ministries Board, May 5, 6 PM.
  • Trinity Lutheran Seminary, May 7, 4:30 PM
  • Synod Staff, May 7, 1 PM.
  • Region VI Bishops, May 7, 3 PM.
  • You Are Witnesses Retreat, St. Francis Retreat Ctr., Dewitt, Michigan, May 9–10, 2025.
  • Resolutions Discussion Session, Zoom, May 13, 6 PM.
  • Synod Staff, May 14, 1 PM.
  • Budget & Compensation Guidelines Discussion Session, Zoom, May 14, 6 PM.
  • Sutter Retirement, US Air Force Museum, Dayton, Ohio, May 16, 2025.
  • Synod Assembly with Bishop Election, Location, Mount Pleasant, May, 18-20, 2025.
  • Synod Staff, May 28, 1 PM.
  • Compelling Preaching, May 29, 3 PM.

June 2025

  • Synod Staff, June 4, 1 PM.
  • Southern Ohio Synod Assembly, June 5–8, 2024
  • Synod Staff, June 11, 1 PM.
  • Synod Staff, June 18, 1 PM.
  • TLS Advisory Board, June 23, 2025.
  • Conference of Bishops, June 24, 2 PM.
  • Synod Staff, June 25, 1 PM.
  • Settlement, Gowen, June 29, 2025.

July 2025

  • Synod Staff, July 2, 1 PM.
  • Synod Staff, July 9, 1 PM.
  • Synod Staff, July 16, 1 PM.
  • Pastoral Act, July 19–20, 2024.
  • Synod Staff, July 23, 1 PM.
  • ELCA Churchwide Assembly, Phoenix, Arizona, July 26 – August 3, 2025.

August 2025

  • ELCA Churchwide Assembly, Phoenix, Arizona, August 1-3, 2025.
  • Synod Staff, August 6, 1 PM.
  • Saren, Saint Joseph, August 10, 10 AM.
  • Warburg Seminary, August 11–13, 2025.
  • Synod Staff, August 13, 1 PM.
  • Prince of Peace, Portage, August 17, 2025.
  • Synod Staff, August 20, 1 PM.
  • Synod Staff, August 27, 1 PM.
  • Vacation, August 26 – September 1, 2025.

September 2025

  • Executive Committee, September 2, 12 PM.
  • Synod Staff, September 3, 1 PM.
  • Synod Council, September 6, 10 AM.
  • Synod Staff, September 10, 1 PM.
  • Region VI Bishops, September 10, 3 PM.
  • (Bishop Installation, TBD, September 13, 2025]
  • Synod Staff, September 17, 1 PM.
  • Immanuel, Suttons Bay, September 20, 2025.
  • New Life, Spruce, September 21, 2025.
  • Synod Staff, September 24, 1 PM.

October 2025

  • Synod Staff, October 1, 1 PM.
  • Conference of Bishops, October 3–7, 2025.
  • Synod Staff, October 8, 1 PM.
  • Immanuel, Jackson, October 12, 2025.
  • Synod Staff, October 15, 1 PM.
  • Synod Staff, October 22, 1 PM.
  • Synod Staff, October 29, 1 PM.

November 2025

  • Synod Staff, November 5, 1 PM.
  • Synod Staff, November 12, 1 PM.
  • Synod Staff, November 19, 1 PM.
  • Honduras Roundtable, November 20-24, 2025.
  • Synod Staff, November 26, 1 PM.

December 2025

  • Executive Committee, December 2, 12 PM.
  • Region VI Bishops, December 2–3, 2025.
  • Synod Staff, December 3, 1 PM.
  • Synod Council, December 6, 10 AM.
  • Synod Staff, December 10, 1 PM.
  • Synod Staff, December 17, 1 PM.

2026

  • Executive Committee, February 3, 2026.
  • Synod Council, February 7, 2026.
  • Conference of Bishops, March 3-7, 2026.
  • Holy Week, March 29-April 5, 2026.
  • executive Committee, April 7, 2026
  • Synod Council, April 11, 2026.
  • Synod Assembly, May 15–16, 2026.
  • Bishop’s Personal Retreat, August 28-September 1, 2026.
  • executive Committee, September 8, 2026.
  • Synod Council, September 12, 2026.
  • Conference of Bishops, September 22–26, 2026.

2027

  • Conference of Bishops, March 9-13, 2027.
  • ELCA National Youth Gathering, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 28 – July 2, 2027.
  • Conference of Bishops, September 28 – October 2, 2027.

2028

  • Conference of Bishops, March 7-11, 2028.
  • Conference of Bishops, September 26-30, 2028.

2029

  • Conference of Bishops, March 6-10, 2029.
  • Conference of Bishops, September 25-29, 2029

2030

  • Conference of Bishops, March 12-16, 2030.
  • Conference of Bishops, September 24-28, 2030.