General
Will Our Children Be Generous?
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 …
Is THAT in the Bible?
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 …
Love>Hate Event: Underwear Drive Success
At the Love>Hate event on Saturday, September 22, 2012 over 100 packages of underwear were collected for the Waukesha Hope Center. Dana Riesterer, Manager of Operations …
Fall Theological Conference survey
Did you attend the Fall Theological Conference last month? Please fill out the response survey. Thanks!
A letter of thanks from the ELCA Director for Mission Support
I write to both acknowledge and give thanks for the “extra effort” given by the Greater Milwaukee Synod in exceeding the goal of 55% sharing of …
The Cost of Discipleship
The Cost of Discipleship There comes a time when every relationship gets personal, when we have to put up or shut up. There comes a time …
Share your Story about 50/50 This is Not a Raffle
How is your 50/50 This is NOT a Raffle going? Do you have some creative ideas that you’re using to engage your congregation in this fun …
Mayo Clinic Health Assessment
Have you heard? We all have the opportunity to earn a 2% discount on our ELCA health contributions in 2012…
Ventures in Growing Stewards
The March 9-12, training of Ventures Steward Leaders is approaching quickly. Most expenses for travel, accommodations, materials and coaching will be covered by Congregational and Synodical …
Money Leadership for Thriving Congregations
By Pastor Grant Quever, GMS Stewardship Team The above titled material (Money Leadership for Thriving Congregations) was shared at an overnight retreat at Lutherdale Camp led …
Synod Council Highlights
The January 14thmeeting of the Synod Council of the Greater Milwaukee Synod was held at Incarnation Lutheran Church on Keefe Avenue in Milwaukee. These notes are …
Opportunities to Serve
Opportunities to Serve The Greater Milwaukee Synod is looking for individuals willing to be voting members of the 2013 Churchwide Assembly, and to serve on the …
An update from the Director of Communications
Hey everyone, it’s Tracy from the synod office. As many of you may have noticed, there have been lots of changes going on here at the …
We need your stories
We hope you’re enjoying the new Greater Milwaukee Synod website so far… but our site is not complete without your stories!
New website!
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Concealed Carry Law
Greater Milwaukee Synod Attorney Stephen L. Knowles has prepared the following memo to help congregations understand the concealed carry law and how it may affect them.