A legal disclaimer
Terms & Conditions
Website Terms & Conditions
Emanuel Lutheran Church & Grace Episcopal Church
501 E. Danaher Street
Ludington, MI 49431
Last Updated: November 2, 2026
1. Welcome
Welcome to the website of Emanuel Lutheran Church and Grace Episcopal Church.
Our website is provided to share information about our congregations, worship services, ministries, events, and opportunities for fellowship, service, and spiritual growth.
By using this website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.
2. Use of Our Website
We encourage visitors to explore our website and use its resources for personal, educational, and spiritual purposes.
Visitors agree to use the website lawfully and respectfully and not to:
- Interfere with the website's operation or security.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to website systems or information.
- Submit misleading, abusive, threatening, or otherwise unlawful content.
- Use website materials for unauthorized commercial purposes.
We reserve the right to restrict access or remove submitted content when reasonably necessary to protect our website, congregations, and visitors.
3. Website Information
We make reasonable efforts to keep the information on our website accurate and current.
However, worship schedules, church events, ministry activities, and other information may occasionally change without prior notice.
Visitors are encouraged to contact the church office to confirm details about upcoming services, events, or activities.
4. Online Donations
Our website may provide opportunities to make voluntary financial contributions to support the ministries and missions of Emanuel Lutheran Church and Grace Episcopal Church.
Online donations may be processed through a third-party payment service. Payment information is handled according to the applicable payment provider's terms and privacy practices.
Unless otherwise stated, donations are voluntary gifts and are not payments for goods or services.
If you have questions about a donation, believe a transaction was made in error, or wish to request a refund, please contact the church office. Refund requests will be reviewed individually, subject to applicable law and payment processing requirements.
Any information regarding the tax deductibility of contributions is subject to applicable tax laws and individual circumstances.
5. Prayer Requests and Submitted Information
Our website may offer forms for submitting prayer requests, questions, or other messages to our churches.
We ask visitors to provide information respectfully and avoid submitting sensitive personal details about others without their permission.
Prayer requests submitted through a designated private request form are intended for review by the pastor or authorized church personnel, unless the form clearly provides another sharing option selected by the person submitting the request.
Although we make reasonable efforts to handle submitted information with care, visitors should not use website forms for emergencies or situations requiring immediate assistance.
If you are experiencing an emergency, please contact the appropriate emergency services.
6. Intellectual Property and Website Content
Unless otherwise indicated, original text, photographs, graphics, logos, and other materials on this website belong to Emanuel Lutheran Church, Grace Episcopal Church, or their respective creators and are used with permission where applicable.
Visitors may view and share links to our publicly available website pages for personal, noncommercial purposes.
Reproduction, modification, or commercial use of website materials may require prior permission from the appropriate rights holder.
7. Photographs and Media
Our website may feature photographs and videos of worship services, fellowship gatherings, ministry activities, and church events.
We strive to use images and media respectfully and in accordance with our churches' applicable consent practices.
If you have a concern about a photograph or video appearing on our website, please contact the church office so that we can review your request.
8. Links to Other Websites
Our website may include links to outside organizations, community resources, donation platforms, or other third-party websites.
These links are provided for convenience and information. We do not control the content, security, accessibility, or privacy practices of external websites.
Visitors should review the terms and privacy policies of those websites separately.
9. Privacy and Accessibility
We respect the privacy and accessibility needs of our website visitors.
Please refer to our separate Privacy Policy for information about how personal information may be collected, used, and protected.
Please refer to our Accessibility Statement for information about our efforts to make our website and church facilities welcoming and accessible.
10. Website Availability and Limitations
We strive to maintain a reliable and useful website, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access or that all content will always be free from errors.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, our churches are not responsible for losses arising from temporary website unavailability, technical errors, or reliance on information that has become outdated.
Nothing in these Terms & Conditions is intended to exclude or limit any rights or responsibilities that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms & Conditions as our website, ministries, or services change.
Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
12. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the applicable laws of the State of Michigan and the United States.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about these Terms & Conditions or the use of our website, please contact:
Emanuel Lutheran Church & Grace Episcopal Church
501 E. Danaher Street
Ludington, MI 49431
Church office contact information is available on our website's Contact page.
Thank you for visiting our website. We hope you find encouragement, connection, and opportunities to grow in faith and fellowship.
All are welcome here.