Rev. Afi Dobbins-Mays will lead a discussion on the book My Grandmother's Hands This will be time to time unpack the deep and meaningful content of this book. This discussion is open to anyone who’s read the book and would like to participate.
The Outreach for Hope Family Ride Run Walk is their largest annual fundraiser – a fun and meaningful way to support ELCA Lutheran congregations and ministries in neighborhoods of income insecurity. Prepare for a fun and exciting morning of biking, running, walking, volunteering, and enjoying fellowship at lunch.
Join our synod’s Mission Table for “Inspired for Mission,” a monthly virtual gatherings centered around inspiring stories of where God is leading our Church! In September they are joined by founder and director Bryan Willkom of JesusFit, a collection of judgment-free churches in breweries and other cool spaces in Eau Claire. Together we will learn about JesusFit and wonder about what fresh expressions of church might be possible here in our Greater Milwaukee Synod.
The Greater Milwaukee Synod Youth/Young Adult Task Force presents ALL IN: Relational Ministry, an interactive, hands-on gathering designed to equip every generation to live out faith through practical relational skills. Learn skills to deepen relationships and build a strong culture of hospitality within your ministry.
"Celebrating Our Diversity as God's Children," the 2026 Pride worship service is being hosted by the Greater Milwaukee Synod RIC Ministry Team on October 8.
For congregations ready to take action on Authentic Diversity in their communities. Develop the tools to lead community discussions.
This year's Fall Leadership Conference will be held at Lutherdale in Elkhorn, WI. The guest speaker is Rev. Tim Brown, Director for Congregational Stewardship Support in the Office of the Presiding Bishop. Delving into the discipleship roots of generosity, we’ll explore the theological and practical ways that stewardship enlivens followers of Christ and the whole church, and we’ll reimagine together how that can be lived out in the local congregation.
The synods of Region 5 (the synods in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan) are collaborating to present annual boundaries education for active Rostered Ministers and Synod Authorized Ministers. Professional lay church staff are also welcome to attend.
Save the date for Together in Mission, our synod’s annual learning gathering for lay and rostered leaders! Together we’ll worship, celebrate our partnership in the Gospel, and learn together on a variety of ministry topics.
We are grateful for the many ways that our leaders are serving during Lent and Holy Week, and hope that this time of worship can be a chance to reflect and be renewed in body and spirit.
Join ELCA pastors, deacons and lay leaders from across Southeast Wisconsin for our annual Synod Assembly! We'll gather to worship, enjoy fellowship, and vote on our budget, elected positions and more.
Every three years, thousands of high schoolers and their adult leaders from across the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) come together for the ELCA Youth Gathering. Through inspiring speakers, experiential learning and transformative connections, young people experience the church in bold, unforgettable ways. Each night, participants share a unique faith experience through high-energy worship and powerful storytelling.
