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.

December 2024

  • Synod Council, December 14, 10 AM.
  • Vacation, December 15–January 2,, 2025.

January 2025

  • Epiphany, Hope, Plainwell, January 6, 5 PM.
  • Global Mission Committee, January 7, 3 PM.
  • Synod Staff, January 8, 1 PM.
  • Trinity Lutheran Seminary Advisory Board, January 13, 12 PM.
  • Adult Theological Education, January 14, 7 PM.
  • Synod Staff, January 15, 1 PM.
  • Ecumenical Prayer for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, St. Therese Roman Catholic Church, Lansing, Michigan, January 17, 6:30 PM.
  • You Are Witnesses Confirmation Retreat, Zion, Cadillac, January 18, 2025.
  • Adult Theological Education, January 21, 7 PM.
  • Synod Staff, January 22, 1 PM.
  • Portico Benefit Services, January 23, 12 PM.
  • Gender Justice Webinar, January 27, 7 PM.
  • Adult Theological Education, January 28, 7 PM.
  • Synod Staff, January 29, 1 PM.
  • Conference Deans January 30, 11 AM.

February 2025

  • Executive Committee, February 4, 12 PM.
  • Adult Theological Education, February 4, 7 PM.
  • Synod Staff, February 5, 1 PM.
  • Boundary Training, February 6, 11 AM.
  • Synod Council, February 8, 10 AM.
  • Adult Theological Education, February 11, 7 PM.
  • Synod Staff, February 12, 1 PM.
  • Region VI Bishops, February 12, 3 PM.
  • Boundary Training, February 13, 11 AM.
  • Adult Theological Education, February 18, 7 PM.
  • Synod Staff, February 19, 1 PM.
  • Boundary Training, February 20, 11 AM.
  • Conference of Bishops, February 25-March 1, 2025.
  • Boundary Training, February 27, 11 AM.

March 2025

  • Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
  • Synod Staff, March 5, 1 PM.
  • Synod Staff, March 12, 1 PM.
  • Synod Staff, March 19, 1 PM.
  • Synod Staff, March 26, 1 PM.

April 2025

  • Executive Committee, April 1, 12 PM.
  • Synod Staff, April 2, 1 PM.
  • Synod Council, April 5, 10 AM.
  • Synod Staff, April 9, 1 PM.
  • Holy Week, April 13-20, 2025.
  • Synod Staff, April 16, 1 PM.
  • Synod Staff, April 23, 1 PM.
  • Region VI Bishop, April 28, 2025.
  • Region VI First Call Theological Education, April 29 – May 1, 2025.

May 2025

  • Synod Staff, May 7, 1 PM.
  • Region VI Bishops, May 7, 3 PM.
  • Synod Staff, May 14, 1 PM.
  • Synod Assembly with Bishop Election, Location, Mount Pleasant, May, 18-20, 2025.
  • Synod Staff, May 28, 1 PM.
  • St. John, Three Rivers, May 29, 2025.

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.
  • Synod Staff, June 25, 1 PM.

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 28 – August 2, 2025.

August 2025

  • Synod Staff, August 6, 1 PM.
  • Saron, Saint Joseph, August 10, 2024.
  • Saren, Saint Joseph, August 10, 10 AM.
  • Synod Staff, August 13, 1 PM.
  • Synod Staff, August 20, 1 PM.
  • Synod Staff, August 27, 1 PM.
  • Bishop’s Personal Retreat, August 28 – 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.
  • Synod Staff, September 17, 1 PM.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • Conference of Bishops, February 24-28, 2026.
  • Holy Week, March 29-April 5, 2026.
  • Bishop’s Personal Retreat, August 28-September 1, 2026.
  • Conference of Bishops, September 22–26, 2026.

2027

  • ELCA National Youth Gathering, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 28 – July 2, 2027.