July 5 - August 3

St. John’s Lutheran Church

Help us collect 100 backpacks filled with school supplies to support foster, adoptive and kinship families.

July 14, 5-7p.m. & July 15, 5-7p.m.

You are invited to join us for our “Make A Splash with Jesus” Summerama! We are hosting our FREE two-day event 5-7 p.m. July 14 & 15. We will provide dinner, activities, a Bible message, and crafts. Summerama is for children ages 3 - 10. Children who register by June 29 will receive a FREE gift.

August 6-9

1715 Peck Street, Muskegon, MI

Unity includes music, a children’s area, and booths featuring various ministries. This year’s main stage artists include Matthew West, Ben Fuller and many more!

August 12-14

Frankenmuth, Michigan

Junior High Gathering will take place 8/12/25-8/14/25, registration is open April 1st – May 11th. Please plan to join us at the Bavarian Inn Lodge and Kern Pavilion in Frankenmuth for an unforgettable time with mass gatherings, fun activities, music, and access to the brand-new waterpark! 2025 theme is "Together". As followers of Jesus, it is important to gather around God’s Word, love all people, serve those in our lives, and encourage our fellow followers to walk in God’s grace and light. All of that is better together. All of that is easier together. God designed us to be together. So, let’s get together at the Jr. High Youth Gathering and celebrating God’s grace and mercy together! The cost is $75 per student. More details coming soon—mark your calendars and get ready for an amazing event!

Oct. 10 - 12

Camp Arcadia

Whether playing basketball, walking through the woods or enjoying an ice cream cone, Camp Arcadia’s Fall Jr. High Retreat is for 6th through 8th grade students.  The goal of the retreat is to assist, encourage, and challenge teens- to live and grow as God’s people-in a Christian Community. Please email Mr. Kaschube, ckaschube@stjohnsgrandhaven.com, if interested.

Looking for a weekend to rest and be refreshed in the midst of the busy fall season? Camp Arcadia’s women’s retreats are just what you need! The first women’s retreat is on September 12-14 with guest speaker Gretchen Ronnevik. The second women’s retreat is on September 19-21 with guest speaker Jan Struck (Limited Availability) Cost for onsite adults (18+) $275 per adult, minimum deposit $125. Camp Arcadia offers two different men’s retreats each season: the Lutheran Laymen League (LLL) Men’s Retreat and the Arcadia Men’s Retreat. LLL Men’s Retreat is on September 4-7 with guest speaker David Davis. The second men’s retreat is on September 26-28 with guest speaker Andy Root with Gabe Kasper, Chaplain. LL Men’s Retreat cost for onsite adults (18+) $290per/adult Arcadia Men’s Retreat cost for onsite adults (18+) $275 per/adult, minimum deposit $125. Whether playing basketball, walking through the woods, or enjoying an ice cream cone, Camp Arcadia’s Fall Jr. High Retreat is for 6th through 8th grade students. The goal of the retreat is to assist, encourage, and challenge teens- to live and grow as God’s people-in a Christian Community. The Jr. High retreat is on October 10 – 12 with guest speaker Scott Giger. The youth pricing is $175 per youth Minimum Deposit $50 If you are interested in attending one of these retreats contact Craig Kaschube ckaschube@stjohnsgrandhaven.com

Oct. 18

St. John’s Lutheran Church

The Ladies Aid will be making their famous apple dumplings starting at 9 a.m., they will be available for purchase in the afternoon!

Nov. 8

St. John’s Lutheran Church

The Ladies aid will be making pigs-in-a-blanket starting at 9 a.m. and will be available for purchase in the afternoon.

June 28, 2026- July 1, 2026

Mackinac Island