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Will Our Children Be Generous?

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When my husband, Jay and I were young parents, we taught our two daughters what our parents taught us:  to be generous givers; those who share …

Photos & audio from the anniversary celebration of MLK’s Letter from Birmingham Jail

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Thanks to everyone who made the synod-wide dinner, worship and anniversary celebration of MLK’s Letter from Birmingham Jail last month a huge success! Here are some …

Is THAT in the Bible?

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According to a recent issue of Harper’s Magazine, “Three quarters of Americans believe the Bible teaches ‘God helps those who help themselves.’ That is, three out …

A Boston Reflection

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I wrote this in response to the Boston Marathon bombings and the Synod’s service commemorating the 50th anniversary Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from the Birmingham Jail.”

Posted in Current events

Additional Synod Council Opening for Nominations

Due to a pending resignation, the synod council at large position for a lay male is open for nominations. This partial term will run from Synod …

Posted in Assembly, News, Synod Assembly

End of the year mission support

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Thanks to David Groenewold our Greater Milwaukee Synod Director of Finance for providing our Stewardship Committee with the End of The Year (February l, 2012 – …

Posted in Stewardship, Stewardship & Financial updates

Meru Day of Prayer – April 14th, 2013

The third Sunday of Easter is designated as the Day of Prayer with our brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Meru. Join us as we …

Congregational Leaders Event – photos & resources

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The Congregational Leaders Event was a great success. Here’s some mobile photos from the event: More photos Keynote by Rev. Dr. Stephen Bouman

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THE REV. DR. STEPHEN PAUL BOUMAN’S BIO

THE REV. DR. STEPHEN PAUL BOUMAN The Rev. Dr. Stephen Paul Bouman, currently serves as the Executive Director of the Congregational and Synodical Mission unit.  Pastor …

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Consecration Sunday Guest Leaders

Dear Stewardship Leader, Each of you already devote your time and talent to help God’s work throughout our Greater Milwaukee Synod and the world. Thank you …

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Letter from a Birmingham Jail: An Invitation from Bishop Jeff

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2013 marks a number of special 50th anniversaries, including the assassination of John F Kennedy (Nov.) and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr`s “I have a dream” …

Posted in Current events, News, Update from the Bishop

What is happening with Good Shepherd, Milwaukee?

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Dear Greater Milwaukee Synod, I have received several questions as of late about what is happening with the congregation and building of Good Shepherd, Milwaukee, so …

Posted in Current events, Local partners, News

Photos from ITS’13

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Invitation to Serve 2013 was amazing! Thanks to all who attended, planned, volunteered, lead, sung, played music, danced, served, shared, spoke, laughed and listened!

Posted in Event recap, Youth & Family

Recap and resources from Going Past Safe

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Listen to keynotes and sermons from the event

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Synod calendar of events – 2013

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A handy, one sheet calendar of events of the synod for 2013. Download it here.

NOLA 2013: Milwaukee to New Orleans – live updates

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This is the 8th annual service trip of young adults to New Orleans! Keep up with their trip here. (Newest updates are at the bottom) [View …

Posted in Story, Youth & Family

Merry Christmas from the Synod Staff

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We wish you the very best this Christmas season! Have a save and joyous holiday.

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Celebrating Cross+Generational Ministry!

At their recent Mission Fair, First United Lutheran Church in Sheboygan shared this video celebrating Family Ministry.  Thom Nicla and Mary Gorges shared it with the …

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