Where Faith Meets Action and Community

Welcome to Lord of Life Lutheran Church

At Lord of Life, we are a welcoming church family serving Brighton and surrounding Southeast Michigan communities. We are Christ-centered and place faith into action through living out "Gods Work. Our Hands." Join us for worship on Sundays at 9:30 a.m., in-person or online through our Youtube channel.

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Voices of Faith Blog

Read encouraging Christian content, uplifting messages from our pastor, stories of community service, and personal faith reflections from our church family to inspire and strengthen your walk with Christ.

Is Anything Ever Too Small to Bring to God?

A reflection on loss, prayer, and God’s attentive grace, reminding us that nothing we bring before God, great or small, is beyond God’s care.

5 days ago

Welcome from Pastor Kristin: A New Season at Life of Life

Interim Pastor Kristin Vander Ploeg introduces herself to the Lord of Life community. With 15 years of experience in the ELCA, including a distinguished 20-year career as an Air Force chaplain, she shares her personal journey of faith and service. Pastor Kristin expresses her excitement to journey with the congregation during this transitional season and looks forward to meeting everyone.

Jan 1

Photo of small plant growing out of the ground with text "God Will Restore What You Thought Was Lost" (Joel 2:25)

Change and the Gift of a New Pastor

A message for our Lord of Life Lutheran Church brothers and sisters in Christ. Image Source: Pinecrest. My wife Kathy and I have been around a few years, more than a few, really. My career caused many transfers both in state and across state lines. From our 1964 wedding day in an ALC congregation in Lombard, Illinois, we began our family ‘s nomadic life. We belonged to two congregations in the Chicago area, three different churches in Michigan, one in Iowa, and two in Pennsyl

Jan 1

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Faith in Action Changes Lives. Whether it's packing bags, praying with a neighbor, or showing up with a smile - you’re needed.

Join us in local outreach and mission:

LOL Fish & Loaves Dinners – Free meals for our community
Monthly volunteer events to serve (e.g., family sponsorship, community service projects, seasonal giving drives, care kits, and more)
Partnerships with local food pantries, shelters, churches, agencies and nonprofits