BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Greater Milwaukee Synod ELCA//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Greater Milwaukee Synod ELCA X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Greater Milwaukee Synod ELCA BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121002 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120521T094845 LAST-MODIFIED:20120521T094845 UID:2032-1349049600-1349136000@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Meru Partnership Celebration Worship DESCRIPTION:Join us for this celebratory worship service and dinner to recognize 15 years of companion synod partnership.  Bishops Jeff Barrow and Paulo Akyoo will lead worship.  Time of the service and dinner to be announced soon. LOCATION:145 E. Lisbon Road, Oconomowoc, WI, 53066, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/meru-partnership-celebration-worship/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120621T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120621T120059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120510T092648 LAST-MODIFIED:20120510T094411 UID:2023-1340269200-1340280059@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Women in Ministry: Celebrating our Gifts DESCRIPTION:The Greater Milwaukee Synod is hosting " Women in Ministry: Celebrating Our Gifts" an event for female rostered and lay church professionals. June 21\, 2012 from 9-12\, we will celebrate\, encourage and establish new relationships with women faithfully serving this church.  The cost is $10 and the location has yet to be determined. Please add this event to your calendar and share with others. We are sure to grow in faith and increase in sisterhood as this will be a time of prayer\, sharing and of course food!  Please note: if you are not interested in fun or being acknowledged with gitfs\, this may not be for you. Feel free to contact Rhonda or Sandy at the synod office (414-671-1212) if you have any questions. LOCATION:WI, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/women-in-ministry-celebrating-our-gifts/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120510T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120510T130059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120502T010937 LAST-MODIFIED:20120502T010937 UID:1972-1336644000-1336654859@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Youth and Family Ministry Leaders May Network Meeting: Meet Your Friendly Campus Ministers DESCRIPTION:Youth and Family Ministry Network May Meeting Meet Your Friendly Campus Ministers Thursday\, May 10 Atonement Lutheran Church\, Muskego 10 am: Bible Study 11 am: Lunch\, Networking\, and Learning The Campus Ministers from UWM (Pastor Rachel Young Binter) and Marquette (Pastor Jess Short) will be join us to describe their ministries and to explain how they can be a resource to youth\, parents\, and youth directors no matter what college youth decide to attend. Be sure to bring your lunch & any flyers or materials you would like to distribute. This meeting is for ALL youth ministers (rostered\, lay staff\, and volunteers)! LOCATION:S70 W16244 Martin Drive, Muskego, WI, 53150, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/youth-and-family-ministry-leaders-may-network-meeting-meet-your-friendly-campus-ministers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T120059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120425T202438 LAST-MODIFIED:20120425T202438 UID:1966-1337416200-1337428859@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Anti-Bullying Workshop 2012 DESCRIPTION:BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Anti-Bullying Half Day Workshop Saturday\, May 19\, 2012 Bullying is an issue everyone can relate to\, whether you are male\, female\, young\, old\, rich\, poor\, gay or straight. Bullying happens everywhere\, not just in schools. This is open to anyone who wants to understand the dynamics of bullying\, how to recognize it and what to do about it. Featuring: Brian Juchens from the Gay Straight Alliance Location to be announced: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Workshop COST (Registration due by May 11\, 2012) $10.00 per person $25.00 for group of 4 or 5 from the same congregation or organization $35.00 for group of 6 or more from the same congregation or organization. Please make checks out to: Greater Milwaukee Synod RIC Ministry Team and mail to Bill Wood at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church\, 3022 W. Wisconsin Avenue\, Milwaukee\, WI 53208-3950. ANTI-BULLYING WORKSHOP REGISTRATION Please provide the following information for each person attending the workshop and mail together with all registrations from your congregation or organization. Thanks! NAME CONGREGATION ADDRESS PHONE EMAIL AMOUNT INCLOSED LOCATION:WI, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/anti-bullying-workshop-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120609T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120609T120059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120425T200948 LAST-MODIFIED:20120425T201125 UID:1964-1339232400-1339243259@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Macedonia Project - Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:Overview of Workshops Who: All congregations are welcome to participate. Each congregation is encouraged to bring a team of 4-6 leaders\, including at least one Rostered Leader from the congregation. Diversity is encouraged for each team by including mix of ages\, culture\, education\, ethnicity and gender. It is recommended to have one person from the congregation council. What: The common capacities to be developed by participants are: Equip leaders to be stronger steward leaders Embrace one-on-one conversations about one’s stewardship journey and tithing as a way to grow in faith Guide leaders in making a “relational ask” for participation in and support of God’s work Why: The benefits for a congregation to participate in this workshop series are many: Strengthen discipleship and faith practices. Create a spirit of gratitude and generosity within the congregation’s culture. Build a case for supporting ministry in and beyond the local community Empower\, equip and encourage steward leaders in your congregation Provide effective education and response materials for a stewardship emphasis Grow regular giving and mission support in your congregation Outcomes: Through two workshops there are specific measurable outcomes: Completion of a pre- and post-Macedonia benchmark survey to measure changes in specific attitudes\, practices and skills Train leaders trained to talk more comfortably about faith and money Train leaders in the basic skills of making an ask Increase the regular giving dollars and percentage to congregation Increase Mission Support dollars from the congregation to synod Workshop I Pre-work Read How Much is Enough? which is downloadable from the synod website. Review your Congregational Trend Report and answer the following questions: What positive trends do you see? What events caused significant changes? Where do you see opportunities for stewardship growth? WORKSHOP ISaturday\, June 9\, 2012 - 9:00 AM to Noon Workshop I Agenda (3 hours) Welcome & Introductions Opening Devotion about Macedonians Opening Activity & Plenary Sharing Overview for Workshops I & II Introduction to the Macedonia Menu Macedonia Bible Studies Equipping Steward Leaders to Lead Competencies of a Well-formed Steward Building a Case for Ministry Learning to Talk about Money Plenary Sharing & Next Steps Closing Prayer & Sending Workshop II  Pre-Work Personal Stewardship Write your personal stewardship goal Make a case for giving using personal stewardship principles Develop your personal ministry goals Congregational Stewardship Identify ten reasons to tithe to God’s work in and through your congregation List congregational activities for the for the next twelve months on the initial draft of your Congregational Stewardship Ministry Plan Identify people in your congregation to make a Relational Ask WORKSHOP II Saturday\, August 11\, 2012 - 9:00 AM to Noon Workshop II Agenda (3 hours) Opening Activity Opening Devotion & Prayer Progress Reports & Plenary Debriefing Resources for Strengthening Your Work Plan Using the Macedonia Congregational Survey Biblical Stewardship: Our Duty and Delight by Rev. Mark Allan Powell Using Try-A-Tithe Sunday Engaging in One-on-One Conversations Writing a Personal Money Autobiography Writing a Congregational Money Autobiography Preparing for a Relational Ask Building Relationships Training Leaders Making the Ask Developing a Congregational Stewardship Work Plan Plenary Sharing & Future Macedonia Activities Closing Prayer & Sending LOCATION:1236 South Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, 53215-1694, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/macedonia-project-workshop-series/2012-06-09 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120811T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120811T120059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120425T200948 LAST-MODIFIED:20120425T201125 UID:1964-1344675600-1344686459@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Macedonia Project - Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:Overview of Workshops Who: All congregations are welcome to participate. Each congregation is encouraged to bring a team of 4-6 leaders\, including at least one Rostered Leader from the congregation. Diversity is encouraged for each team by including mix of ages\, culture\, education\, ethnicity and gender. It is recommended to have one person from the congregation council. What: The common capacities to be developed by participants are: Equip leaders to be stronger steward leaders Embrace one-on-one conversations about one’s stewardship journey and tithing as a way to grow in faith Guide leaders in making a “relational ask” for participation in and support of God’s work Why: The benefits for a congregation to participate in this workshop series are many: Strengthen discipleship and faith practices. Create a spirit of gratitude and generosity within the congregation’s culture. Build a case for supporting ministry in and beyond the local community Empower\, equip and encourage steward leaders in your congregation Provide effective education and response materials for a stewardship emphasis Grow regular giving and mission support in your congregation Outcomes: Through two workshops there are specific measurable outcomes: Completion of a pre- and post-Macedonia benchmark survey to measure changes in specific attitudes\, practices and skills Train leaders trained to talk more comfortably about faith and money Train leaders in the basic skills of making an ask Increase the regular giving dollars and percentage to congregation Increase Mission Support dollars from the congregation to synod Workshop I Pre-work Read How Much is Enough? which is downloadable from the synod website. Review your Congregational Trend Report and answer the following questions: What positive trends do you see? What events caused significant changes? Where do you see opportunities for stewardship growth? WORKSHOP ISaturday\, June 9\, 2012 - 9:00 AM to Noon Workshop I Agenda (3 hours) Welcome & Introductions Opening Devotion about Macedonians Opening Activity & Plenary Sharing Overview for Workshops I & II Introduction to the Macedonia Menu Macedonia Bible Studies Equipping Steward Leaders to Lead Competencies of a Well-formed Steward Building a Case for Ministry Learning to Talk about Money Plenary Sharing & Next Steps Closing Prayer & Sending Workshop II  Pre-Work Personal Stewardship Write your personal stewardship goal Make a case for giving using personal stewardship principles Develop your personal ministry goals Congregational Stewardship Identify ten reasons to tithe to God’s work in and through your congregation List congregational activities for the for the next twelve months on the initial draft of your Congregational Stewardship Ministry Plan Identify people in your congregation to make a Relational Ask WORKSHOP II Saturday\, August 11\, 2012 - 9:00 AM to Noon Workshop II Agenda (3 hours) Opening Activity Opening Devotion & Prayer Progress Reports & Plenary Debriefing Resources for Strengthening Your Work Plan Using the Macedonia Congregational Survey Biblical Stewardship: Our Duty and Delight by Rev. Mark Allan Powell Using Try-A-Tithe Sunday Engaging in One-on-One Conversations Writing a Personal Money Autobiography Writing a Congregational Money Autobiography Preparing for a Relational Ask Building Relationships Training Leaders Making the Ask Developing a Congregational Stewardship Work Plan Plenary Sharing & Future Macedonia Activities Closing Prayer & Sending LOCATION:1236 South Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, 53215-1694, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/macedonia-project-workshop-series/2012-06-09 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120518T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T153059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120425T084517 LAST-MODIFIED:20120425T140357 UID:1953-1337364000-1337441459@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:GMS and South Central Synodical Women's Organization Retreat DESCRIPTION:Greater Milwaukee & South Central Synodical Women’s Organization Retreat Friday\, May 18th (registration begins at 6:30 PM) and Saturday\, May 19th (registration begins at 8:00 AM)  Immanuel Lutheran Church 211-213 N. Ninth Street Watertown\, WI 53094  Registration Cost:  $12.00    Saturday’s noon Lunch:  Free Will Offering  Retreat Registrar: Sue Seidemann 3729 N. 12th Street Sheboygan\, WI 53083 Phone:  920-946-1857  e-mail: seidesue@charter.net Download our flyer for all the details [wpfilebase tag=file path='welca/retreat brochure.pdf' /] LOCATION:211 N. Ninth Street, Watertown, WI, 53094, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/gms-and-south-central-synodical-womens-organization-retreat/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120508T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120508T210059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120412T123259 LAST-MODIFIED:20120412T123331 UID:1931-1336503600-1336510859@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Learning About Our Neighbors DESCRIPTION: Following the huge success of this event last year\, LARCUM is offering a new series on: LEARNING ABOUT OUR NEIGHBORS How much do we really know about what other faith traditions believe? This three-part series provides an opportunity to learn what our neighbors in other faiths really believe. You are invited to come to listen and learn. All sessions start at 7:00 p.m. in the Trinity Center at Holy Cross Lutheran Church\, W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road\, Menomonee Falls Tuesday\, May 8 - American Indian:  Marin W. Denning\, Educator\, Community Activist\, Social Services\, Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin Indians Tuesday\, May 15 - Baha'i:  Diane Loftus\, Attorney-At-Law and Registered Nurse Tuesday\, May 22 - Hinduism:  Dr. Anil Aggarwal\, M.D.\, Anesthesiologist\, Froedtert Health\, Community Memorial Hospital\, Teacher at Hindu Temple of Wisconsin\, Pewaukee This series is sponsored by the Menomonee Falls area members of LARCUM: Emmanuel Community United Methodist Church Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Good Shepherd Catholic Church Holy Cross Lutheran Church St. Anthony Catholic Church St. Francis Episcopal Church St. Mary Catholic Church St. Paul United Church of Christ Pastoral Care Services\, Froedtert Health Community Memorial Hospital For more information\, call Lois Heider or Pat Luther at 262-251-2963. LOCATION:W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/learning-about-our-neighbors-2-2/2012-05-08 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120515T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120515T210059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120412T123259 LAST-MODIFIED:20120412T123331 UID:1931-1337108400-1337115659@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Learning About Our Neighbors DESCRIPTION: Following the huge success of this event last year\, LARCUM is offering a new series on: LEARNING ABOUT OUR NEIGHBORS How much do we really know about what other faith traditions believe? This three-part series provides an opportunity to learn what our neighbors in other faiths really believe. You are invited to come to listen and learn. All sessions start at 7:00 p.m. in the Trinity Center at Holy Cross Lutheran Church\, W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road\, Menomonee Falls Tuesday\, May 8 - American Indian:  Marin W. Denning\, Educator\, Community Activist\, Social Services\, Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin Indians Tuesday\, May 15 - Baha'i:  Diane Loftus\, Attorney-At-Law and Registered Nurse Tuesday\, May 22 - Hinduism:  Dr. Anil Aggarwal\, M.D.\, Anesthesiologist\, Froedtert Health\, Community Memorial Hospital\, Teacher at Hindu Temple of Wisconsin\, Pewaukee This series is sponsored by the Menomonee Falls area members of LARCUM: Emmanuel Community United Methodist Church Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Good Shepherd Catholic Church Holy Cross Lutheran Church St. Anthony Catholic Church St. Francis Episcopal Church St. Mary Catholic Church St. Paul United Church of Christ Pastoral Care Services\, Froedtert Health Community Memorial Hospital For more information\, call Lois Heider or Pat Luther at 262-251-2963. LOCATION:W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/learning-about-our-neighbors-2-2/2012-05-08 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T210059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120412T123259 LAST-MODIFIED:20120412T123331 UID:1931-1337713200-1337720459@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Learning About Our Neighbors DESCRIPTION: Following the huge success of this event last year\, LARCUM is offering a new series on: LEARNING ABOUT OUR NEIGHBORS How much do we really know about what other faith traditions believe? This three-part series provides an opportunity to learn what our neighbors in other faiths really believe. You are invited to come to listen and learn. All sessions start at 7:00 p.m. in the Trinity Center at Holy Cross Lutheran Church\, W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road\, Menomonee Falls Tuesday\, May 8 - American Indian:  Marin W. Denning\, Educator\, Community Activist\, Social Services\, Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin Indians Tuesday\, May 15 - Baha'i:  Diane Loftus\, Attorney-At-Law and Registered Nurse Tuesday\, May 22 - Hinduism:  Dr. Anil Aggarwal\, M.D.\, Anesthesiologist\, Froedtert Health\, Community Memorial Hospital\, Teacher at Hindu Temple of Wisconsin\, Pewaukee This series is sponsored by the Menomonee Falls area members of LARCUM: Emmanuel Community United Methodist Church Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Good Shepherd Catholic Church Holy Cross Lutheran Church St. Anthony Catholic Church St. Francis Episcopal Church St. Mary Catholic Church St. Paul United Church of Christ Pastoral Care Services\, Froedtert Health Community Memorial Hospital For more information\, call Lois Heider or Pat Luther at 262-251-2963. LOCATION:W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/learning-about-our-neighbors-2-2/2012-05-08 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120515T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120515T210059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120412T111252 LAST-MODIFIED:20120412T123153 UID:1927-1337108400-1337115659@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Learning About Our Neighbors DESCRIPTION: Following the huge success of this event last year\, LARCUM is offering a new series on: LEARNING ABOUT OUR NEIGHBORS How much do we really know about what other faith traditions believe? This three-part series provides an opportunity to learn what our neighbors in other faiths really believe. You are invited to come to listen and learn. All sessions start at 7:00 p.m. in the Trinity Center at Holy Cross Lutheran Church\, W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road\, Menomonee Falls Tuesday\, May 8 - American Indian:  Marin W. Denning\, Educator\, Community Activist\, Social Services\, Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin Indians Tuesday\, May 15 - Baha'i:  Diane Loftus\, Attorney-At-Law and Registered Nurse Tuesday\, May 22 - Hinduism:  Dr. Anil Aggarwal\, M.D.\, Anesthesiologist\, Froedtert Health\, Community Memorial Hospital\, Teacher at Hindu Temple of Wisconsin\, Pewaukee This series is sponsored by the Menomonee Falls area members of LARCUM: Emmanuel Community United Methodist Church Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Good Shepherd Catholic Church Holy Cross Lutheran Church St. Anthony Catholic Church St. Francis Episcopal Church St. Mary Catholic Church St. Paul United Church of Christ Pastoral Care Services\, Froedtert Health Community Memorial Hospital For more information\, call Lois Heider or Pat Luther at 262-251-2963. LOCATION:W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/learning-about-our-neighbors-2/2012-05-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T210059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120412T111252 LAST-MODIFIED:20120412T123153 UID:1927-1337713200-1337720459@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Learning About Our Neighbors DESCRIPTION: Following the huge success of this event last year\, LARCUM is offering a new series on: LEARNING ABOUT OUR NEIGHBORS How much do we really know about what other faith traditions believe? This three-part series provides an opportunity to learn what our neighbors in other faiths really believe. You are invited to come to listen and learn. All sessions start at 7:00 p.m. in the Trinity Center at Holy Cross Lutheran Church\, W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road\, Menomonee Falls Tuesday\, May 8 - American Indian:  Marin W. Denning\, Educator\, Community Activist\, Social Services\, Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin Indians Tuesday\, May 15 - Baha'i:  Diane Loftus\, Attorney-At-Law and Registered Nurse Tuesday\, May 22 - Hinduism:  Dr. Anil Aggarwal\, M.D.\, Anesthesiologist\, Froedtert Health\, Community Memorial Hospital\, Teacher at Hindu Temple of Wisconsin\, Pewaukee This series is sponsored by the Menomonee Falls area members of LARCUM: Emmanuel Community United Methodist Church Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Good Shepherd Catholic Church Holy Cross Lutheran Church St. Anthony Catholic Church St. Francis Episcopal Church St. Mary Catholic Church St. Paul United Church of Christ Pastoral Care Services\, Froedtert Health Community Memorial Hospital For more information\, call Lois Heider or Pat Luther at 262-251-2963. LOCATION:W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/learning-about-our-neighbors-2/2012-05-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120515T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120515T210059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120412T111119 LAST-MODIFIED:20120412T111233 UID:1924-1337108400-1337115659@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Learning About Our Neighbors DESCRIPTION: Following the huge success of this event last year\, LARCUM is offering a new series on: LEARNING ABOUT OUR NEIGHBORS How much do we really know about what other faith traditions believe? This three-part series provides an opportunity to learn what our neighbors in other faiths really believe. You are invited to come to listen and learn. All sessions start at 7:00 p.m. in the Trinity Center at Holy Cross Lutheran Church\, W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road\, Menomonee Falls Tuesday\, May 8 - American Indian:  Marin W. Denning\, Educator\, Community Activist\, Social Services\, Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin Indians Tuesday\, May 15 - Baha'i:  Diane Loftus\, Attorney-At-Law and Registered Nurse Tuesday\, May 22 - Hinduism:  Dr. Anil Aggarwal\, M.D.\, Anesthesiologist\, Froedtert Health\, Community Memorial Hospital\, Teacher at Hindu Temple of Wisconsin\, Pewaukee This series is sponsored by the Menomonee Falls area members of LARCUM:  Emmanuel Community United Methodist Church Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Good Shepherd Catholic Church Holy Cross Lutheran Church St. Anthony Catholic Church St. Francis Episcopal Church St. Mary Catholic Church St. Paul United Church of Christ Pastoral Care Services\, Froedtert Health Community Memorial Hospital For more information\, call Lois Heider or Pat Luther at 262-251-2963. LOCATION:W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/learning-about-our-neighbors/2012-05-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T210059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120412T111119 LAST-MODIFIED:20120412T111233 UID:1924-1337713200-1337720459@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Learning About Our Neighbors DESCRIPTION: Following the huge success of this event last year\, LARCUM is offering a new series on: LEARNING ABOUT OUR NEIGHBORS How much do we really know about what other faith traditions believe? This three-part series provides an opportunity to learn what our neighbors in other faiths really believe. You are invited to come to listen and learn. All sessions start at 7:00 p.m. in the Trinity Center at Holy Cross Lutheran Church\, W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road\, Menomonee Falls Tuesday\, May 8 - American Indian:  Marin W. Denning\, Educator\, Community Activist\, Social Services\, Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin Indians Tuesday\, May 15 - Baha'i:  Diane Loftus\, Attorney-At-Law and Registered Nurse Tuesday\, May 22 - Hinduism:  Dr. Anil Aggarwal\, M.D.\, Anesthesiologist\, Froedtert Health\, Community Memorial Hospital\, Teacher at Hindu Temple of Wisconsin\, Pewaukee This series is sponsored by the Menomonee Falls area members of LARCUM:  Emmanuel Community United Methodist Church Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Good Shepherd Catholic Church Holy Cross Lutheran Church St. Anthony Catholic Church St. Francis Episcopal Church St. Mary Catholic Church St. Paul United Church of Christ Pastoral Care Services\, Froedtert Health Community Memorial Hospital For more information\, call Lois Heider or Pat Luther at 262-251-2963. LOCATION:W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/learning-about-our-neighbors/2012-05-15 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T150059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120412T105935 LAST-MODIFIED:20120412T110111 UID:1920-1337679000-1337698859@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Living Well Day for Professional Church Workers DESCRIPTION: CONTACT PERSON:  Anne Schoenherr  anne@wheatridge.org Wheat Ridge Ministries and Siebert Lutheran Foundation to Host Living Well Day for Professional Church Workers Itasca\, IL – Wheat Ridge Ministries\, in partnership with the Siebert Lutheran Foundation\, is pleased to host a Living Well Day for Professional Church Workers in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, on Tuesday\, May\, 22\, 2012. The day will take place from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. God calls us to live life abundantly. All too often\, though\, we find ourselves out of breath and out of balance as we try to keep up with our ministries and service in this fast-paced world. How can we live well as whole people of God? Join us for an uplifting day that includes speakers\, devotions\, fellowship and sharing. The featured presenters will be Ms. Angela Stephenson\, Executive Director\, Living Abundantly Ministries\, Wheaton\, Illinois; and Mr. Mark Schoepp\, Church Relations Representative\, Wheat Ridge Ministries\, Itasca\, Illinois. The title of Ms. Stephenson’s presentation is “Living Abundantly.” A Certified Wellness Coach\, Ms. Stephenson will share spiritual practices that will draw you closer to God\, create opportunities for self-discovery and new perspectives\, and share proven methods to improve physical health in a setting that reinforces supportive Christian fellowship. Mr. Schoepp’s presentation is entitled\, “What’s in Your Toy Box? The Importance of Play.” In the context of being good stewards of our bodies and having appropriate exercise\, a healthy diet and adequate play/rest/sleep\, Mr. Schoepp’s session will focus on play. It will be an interactive experience in which you'll play\, learn what current research says about the importance of play for the brain\, the various kinds of play and how it has changed for today’s children\, and the benefits of play in the workplace. Prior to the start of the Living Well Day\, a variety of free health screenings will be offered. Additionally\, following the day\, attendees are invited and encouraged to explore the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. Registration is available online at www.wheatridge.org/lwd. The Living Well Day is free to all professional church workers. For questions\, please call Wheat Ridge Ministries at 800.762.6748. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided; space is limited. Wheat Ridge Ministries provides start-up funding and resources to inspired leaders in congregations and nonprofit organizations beginning new and innovative human care initiatives. Our efforts focus on improving personal wellness of body\, mind and spirit. Currently\, more than 70 Lutheran-affiliated ministries around the world are receiving assistance through Wheat Ridge. To learn more\, please visit www.wheatridge.org. LOCATION:111 Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI, 53217, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/living-well-day-for-professional-church-workers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120423 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120404T122308 LAST-MODIFIED:20120404T122545 UID:1905-1335052800-1335139200@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:
Meru Global Partnership Day of Prayer DESCRIPTION:The Greater Milwaukee Synod and the Diocese of Meru\, Tanzania have pledged to hold one another in prayer and to set aside the second Sunday after Easter as Partnership Sunday. On April 22\, 2012\, during the Easter season\, you are encouraged to set aside a time of prayer and reflection for our brothers and sisters in Christ in the diocese of Meru. One of the key elements of global partnership is shared worship and mutual prayer. More information and ideas for celebrating this day » LOCATION:WI, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/%e2%80%a8meru-global-partnership-day-of-prayer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120422T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120422T160059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120404T121758 LAST-MODIFIED:20120404T121758 UID:1902-1335106800-1335110459@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:The Greater Milwaukee Synod’s Earth Day Worship 2012 DESCRIPTION:The Greater Milwaukee Synod’s Earth Day Worship 2012 Beloved Community: Let All Things Now Living Rev. Heidi Borkenhagen\, preaching World music by Dr. Abe Sunday\, April 22nd 3pm Village Church 130 East Juneau Ave Milwaukee 414-273-7617 LOCATION:130 East Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/the-greater-milwaukee-synods-earth-day-worship-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120424T070000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120424T170059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120327T130611 LAST-MODIFIED:20120327T130747 UID:1874-1335250800-1335286859@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Wartburg College Choir in Concert DESCRIPTION:Greetings from Wartburg College! It is our pleasure to announce that the Wartburg College Choir\, under the direction of Dr. Lee Nelson\, will be performing in Milwaukee\, and we are excited to extend invitations to all members of the Greater Milwaukee Synod. These concerts are part of an historic tour\, celebrating the Choir's 75th Anniversary. Dr. Nelson has put together an unforgettable program; for more information\, please visit the following link: http://www.wartburg.edu/choir/program2012.pdf All are welcome; these concerts are free-will donation only. We hope to see you there! LOCATION:2333 South 6th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 50677, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/wartburg-college-choir-in-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120421T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120421T120059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120327T130327 LAST-MODIFIED:20120327T130327 UID:1871-1334998800-1335009659@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Alice's Garden Let's G.O. (Go Outside) DESCRIPTION:Let’s G.O.! is a youth-inspired\, youth-led Children & Nature Network initiative to rally people of all ages to Play\, Serve and Celebrate outside. Last year over 100\,000 people participated in Let’s G.O.! We hope you will join us at Alice's Garden as we partner with the Children and Nature Network\, and Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful\, for a day of cleaning and planting at Alice's Garden\, a two-acre urban farm serving the community through gardening and other outdoor programs and events. All prgorams at the garden are sponsored by SeedFolks Youth Ministry. You may bring: • A water bottle for personal use • Garden gloves and personal tools • Cold-weather crop seeds/bulbs for planting (lettuce\, spinach\, kale\, onions\, beets) • Your family and friends LOCATION:21st and Garfield Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53205, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/alices-garden-lets-g-o-go-outside/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120412T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120412T130059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120322T215151 LAST-MODIFIED:20120322T215151 UID:1857-1334224800-1334235659@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Youth and Family Ministry Leaders April Network Meeting: Safety First! DESCRIPTION:Youth and Family Ministry Network April Meeting Safety First! Thursday\, April 12\, 2012 Our Savior's Lutheran Church\, West Bend 10 am: Bible Study 11 am: Lunch\, Networking\, and Learning Safety is a priority in any ministry with children and youth.  Therefore\, at our April meeting\, we will be learning about developing a safety policy for your ministry and/or congregation.  Thom Nicla and Mary Gorges from First United Lutheran Church\, Sheboygan will be joining us to talk about their Safe Sanctuary document.  Links to this document and others are below.  Feel free to use them as resources. [wpfilebase tag=file path='Youth-Family/Safe Sanctuary Policy - 1st United Draft(2).doc' /] [wpfilebase tag=file path='Youth-Family/Galilee Working draft 5-19-11.DOC' /] [wpfilebase tag=file path='Youth-Family/FOG Youth Policy-Revised 2004.doc' /] [wpfilebase tag=file path='Youth-Family/Background check links.doc' /] Be sure to bring your lunch & any flyers or materials you would like to distribute. This meeting is for ALL youth ministers (rostered\, lay staff\, and volunteers)! LOCATION:1044 South Silverbrook Drive, West Bend, 53095, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/youth-and-family-ministry-leaders-april-network-meeting-safety-first/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120429 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120430 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120322T061603 LAST-MODIFIED:20120322T061603 UID:1854-1335657600-1335744000@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Campus Ministry Sunday DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 29th has been designated as Campus Ministry Sunday in the Greater Milwaukee Synod in response to action taken at the last Synod Assembly.. It’s our way of spotlighting the work of our campus pastors\, student leaders and the many other involved students and individuals who support this vital ministry. In our annual report to Synod Assembly\, we asked “Will our faith have children?” As our campus ministries continue to grow\, we can answer\, “Yes\, by the grace of God!” You can help us spread the good news! Take a special offering to support Campus Ministry on Sunday\, April 29th. Invite a Campus Ministry student or board member to speak on Campus Ministry Sunday -- to a youth group\, an adult education group\, or for a ministry moment. Distribute the enclosed bulletin insert to your parishioners. Show the video of our local Campus Ministries in action (to be available for download from the Campus Ministry website). Encourage your young people (or bring your youth group) to visit one of our campus ministry sites\, so they can experience campus ministry before they go to college. Ask your college students who attend school elsewhere to join a Campus Ministry group. Call or email; whether they attend within or outside the Milwaukee area\, we can help connect college students with campus ministry. Keep campus ministry and our college students in prayer\, that\, through sustained spiritual support\, their faith may flourish and grow. Thank you for the ongoing spiritual and financial support you offer to this vital ministry in our synod. Our board and staff are dedicated to serving our college youth\, but we couldn’t do it without you! If you would like a speaker or presenter to visit your congregation on April 29th\, call or email Mary Lou Zuege\, LCM Board Chair\, at 414.962.6215 or lzuege@yahoo.com.  Please download our bulletin inserts below.[wpfilebase tag=file path='campus-ministry/LCMBulletinInsert2012.pdf' /] [wpfilebase tag=file path='campus-ministry/LCMBulletinInsert2012grayscale.pdf' /] LOCATION:WI, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/campus-ministry-sunday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120805 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120812 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120321T175219 LAST-MODIFIED:20120406T002149 UID:1845-1344124800-1344729600@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:On Earth As It is In Heaven - New Wind Folk School DESCRIPTION:Bringing people together into a living laboratory of environmental stewardship\, spiritual awakening and restoration of personal balance in an enlivened community. New Wind Folk School opens its doors with "On Earth As It is In Heaven" Clicking on a video does not activate your senses like the fresh new wind of a new day on the shore of Lake Michigan. Come! We have prepared a place for YOU! More information & registration Download the brochure here Download the registration form only here Schedule SUNDAY August 5 ARRIVAL Check in at the New Wind Folk School between 3:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Christ the King Lutheran Church\, head- quarters for New Wind Folk School in Port Washington\, is handicapped accessible\, air conditioned\, surrounded by trees\, flowers and lawns\, a large parking lot\, adaptable space all on one level. The city is located on the shore of Lake Michigan\, 24 miles north of Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, near Interstate-43\, Exit 100. Arrive early and check out Port’s hike and bike trails\, two beaches\, public waterpark pool\, and scenic views of Lake Michigan. MONDAY • Port Washington All Day August 6 INTRODUCTION TO PORT WASHINGTON Featured Monday will be the lighthouse\, marina\, stories of the settlers and the fishing industry\, a walk along main street’s architec- tural wonders\, as well as an update on current research on the Great Lakes. ■ “Round-about” breakfasts and lunches will be served Monday–Friday in downtown restaurants. Monday evening a Welcoming Reception will be held at The Port Hotel. TUESDAY AFTERNOON & EVENING August 7 Mary Ann Ihm WELLSPRING Ihm is the founder of Wellspring\, an organic farm\, retreat center and international hostel located in a river valley\, surrounded by woods\, meadows\, ponds and gardens. She is the author of “The Wellspring Story: The First Thirty Years.” During an afternoon visit\, NWFS participants will experience a garden project\, an herb walk\, time to enjoy the land. ■ Evening meal\, featuring Wellspring’s veggies\, will be followed by a barn dance with live music by the String-Along-Band. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON & EVENING August 8 Shawn Graff FOREST BEACH MIGRATORY BIRD PRESERVE Graff\, the Executive Director of the Ozaukee Washington Land Trust\, and the staff at Forest Beach Migratory Bird Preserve over- see the 160-acre nature preserve that once was a golf course. It provides migrating birds a safe place to rest\, feed and breed. ■ Evening meal and program will be presented by Ozaukee Washington Land Trust. THURSDAY • Milwaukee All Day August 9 Group transportation is provided. Venice Williams ALICE’S GARDEN Williams is recognized nationally for her innovative work in community organizing\, education\, women’s issues\, work with youth and social change. As director of Alice’s Garden in Milwaukee\, she has coordinated the surrounding community in transforming an abandoned section in the inner city into a productive urban garden. Howard Hinterthuer VETERANS GARDENS Hinterthuer is a Peer-to-Peer Mentor in the Organic Therapy Program (OTP) at the Wisconsin-based Center for Veterans Issues. He served as a combat medic in Vietnam. A garden is a non-threatening environment\, he says\, where veterans experience success and an associated sense of accomplishment and control over themselves and their lives. Ann Brummitt MILWAUKEE RIVER GREENWAYS PROJECT As Director\, Brummitt has united neighborhoods and developed community involvement for beautifying and recreational use of the Milwaukee River. ■ Thursday box lunches at Lake Michigan\, on grounds of Milwaukee Art Museum. Evening meal on your own; variety of restaurants in UWM area. FRIDAY MORNING August 10 MILWAUKEE PLAYBACK THEATRE COMPANY Founded in 1975 in New York\, Playback Theatre has been performed all over the world. FRIDAY AFTERNOON & EVENING August 10 Patrick Boyle RIVEREDGE NATURE CENTER • Get a taste for how their new Woodland Harvest partnership is putting into practice permaculture design principles\, and managing land in a holistic and sustainable way. Tour the Woodland Harvest area and enjoy a sampling of locally grown seasonal foods. • Sturgeon are the largest and longest liv- ing fish native to the Great Lakes. They have been absent from the Milwaukee River for over 120 years — until now! See how lake sturgeon are being raised in captivity in a streamside rearing facility and Riveredge’s role in restor- ing this ancient fish to its native habitat. ■ After the evening meal\, catered by Taste of Africa\, “People of the Land: The Story of the Hmong” will be enacted by members of the Hmong community. SATURDAY MORNING August 11 FAREWELL CELEBRATION The group gathers at the New Wind Folk School for awards\, exhibits and celebration\, ending with brunch\, followed by departure. LOCATION:420 West Whitefish Road, Port Washington, WI, 53074, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/on-earth-as-it-is-in-heaven-new-wind-folk-school/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120616T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120616T160059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120308T104406 LAST-MODIFIED:20120403T094215 UID:1806-1339855200-1339862459@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Diakonia Graduation DESCRIPTION:The 2012 Graduating Class of the Greater Milwaukee Synod locations of diakonia requests the honor of your presence at the Graduation Liturgy at Christ the King Lutheran Church 1600 N Genesee St Delafield\, WI 53018  Saturday\, the sixteenth of June two thousand twelve two o’clock in the afternoon Honored guest: The Rev. Jeff Barrow\, Bishop LOCATION:1600 N. Genesee Street, Delafield, WI, 53018, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/diakonia-graduation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121021 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120307T144524 LAST-MODIFIED:20120307T144524 UID:1788-1350691200-1350777600@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Stewardship and Vibrant Faith Conference DESCRIPTION:Details coming soon! LOCATION:WI URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/stewardship-and-vibrant-faith-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130204 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120307T144419 LAST-MODIFIED:20120307T144419 UID:1786-1359676800-1359936000@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Invitation to Serve DESCRIPTION:Details coming soon! LOCATION:WI URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/invitation-to-serve-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121022T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121022T153059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120223T145534 LAST-MODIFIED:20120223T145757 UID:1749-1350894600-1350919859@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Ground for Hope Wisconsin DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!  Ground for Hope-Wisconsin Mobilizing Interfaith Action for the Earth Education for clergy\, seminarians\, and lay leaders Organized by GreenFaith and the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee and its Interfaith Earth Network  Co-Sponsored by over 15 Wisconsin Religious Groups  Sunday\, Oct. 21\, 2:30 – 7:30 p.m.\, The Islamic Society of Milwaukee Monday\, Oct. 22\, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.\, The Archbishop Cousins Center Learn more.   Workshops & resources to help religious groups launch environmental efforts Eco-learning opportunities for faith communities\, with programs for clergy & seminarians Connect with other religious-environmental leaders Workshop choices - religious education\, ‘green’ facility management\, worship\, advocacy\, sacred texts and the Earth Questions?  Contact GreenFaith’s Rev. Fletcher Harper at revfharper@greenfaith.org or the Interfaith Conference of Milwaukee’s Interfaith Earth Network’s Terri Lowder at tlowder@wi.rr.com. LOCATION:3501 S. Lake Drive, Milwaukee, WI, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/ground-for-hope-wisconsin-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121021T143000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121021T193059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120223T145138 LAST-MODIFIED:20120223T145728 UID:1746-1350829800-1350847859@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Ground for Hope Wisconsin DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!  Ground for Hope-Wisconsin Mobilizing Interfaith Action for the Earth Education for clergy\, seminarians\, and lay leaders Organized by GreenFaith and the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee and its Interfaith Earth Network  Co-Sponsored by over 15 Wisconsin Religious Groups  Sunday\, Oct. 21\, 2:30 – 7:30 p.m.\, The Islamic Society of Milwaukee Monday\, Oct. 22\, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.\, The Archbishop Cousins Center Learn more.   Workshops & resources to help religious groups launch environmental efforts Eco-learning opportunities for faith communities\, with programs for clergy & seminarians Connect with other religious-environmental leaders Workshop choices - religious education\, ‘green’ facility management\, worship\, advocacy\, sacred texts and the Earth Questions?  Contact GreenFaith’s Rev. Fletcher Harper at revfharper@greenfaith.org or the Interfaith Conference of Milwaukee’s Interfaith Earth Network’s Terri Lowder at tlowder@wi.rr.com. LOCATION:4707 S. 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53221, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/ground-for-hope-wisconsin/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120308T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120308T130059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120222T231104 LAST-MODIFIED:20120222T231104 UID:1733-1331200800-1331211659@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Youth & Family Ministry Leaders Network March Meeting: Poverty Simulation DESCRIPTION:Youth and Family Ministry Network March Meeting Poverty Simulation Thursday\, March 8\, 2012 Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church\, Racine 10 am: Bible Study 11 am: Lunch\, Networking\, and Learning At our March meeting\, you will participate in a poverty simulation designed by Urban Immersion Service Retreat in Minneapolis.  You will also be trained in how to facilitate the use of this interactive tool with youth because it will be available for congregations to use as a training tool. Be sure to bring your lunch & any flyers or materials you would like to distribute. All youth ministers (rostered\, lay staff\, and volunteers) are welcome and encouraged to attend! LOCATION:WI URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/youth-family-ministry-leaders-network-march-meeting-poverty-simulation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120421T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120421T123059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120222T225847 LAST-MODIFIED:20120222T225847 UID:1737-1334997000-1335011459@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Planting Prayers DESCRIPTION:A spring presentation on prayer and container gardening. Sponsored by St. Stephen the Martyr "Loose Ends" - Women of the ELCA and Prayer Garden Committee. Pastor Gail Brodersen - Heins leads a Bible study on prayer in our daily life. SSM member Debbie Perl presents ideas on releasing worries through writing  prayers and "sending them away." SSM member and retired Milwaukee County horticulturist Jerry Seroka will demonstrate container gardens ideal for patios\, condos and apartments.  Questions welcome! A light lunch will be served at the end of the presentations. Don't worry about anything; instead\, pray about everything.  Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.  Phil. 4:6 Registration Deadline is April 15\, Checks payable to St. Stephen the Martyr   LOCATION:6101 South 51st Street , Greendale, WI, 53129, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/planting-prayers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120331T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120331T230059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120222T224443 LAST-MODIFIED:20120222T224443 UID:1731-1333188000-1333234859@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Plant Propagation DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by St. Stephen the Martyr Prayer Garden Committee: Spring is Here!  Save money by starting your plants now. Learn the best way to plant your vegetable and flower seedlings for planting outdoors in May. Get answers to all your plant questions from the man who knows plants: Jerry Seroka\, retired Milwaukee County horticulturist. Let's get planting! Contributions to our Prayer Garden Fund gladly accepted! Decorative garden stones available for purchase. LOCATION:6101 South 51st Street , Greendale, WI, 53129, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/plant-propagation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120824T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120825T190059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120222T164702 LAST-MODIFIED:20120223T003133 UID:1730-1345816800-1345921259@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Glocal Mission Gathering - Milwaukee, WI DESCRIPTION:Summary God's work in mission always propels us to encounter the neighbor\, particularly in the stranger. ELCA Glocal Mission Gatherings equip us for God's work in today's global and local realities as well as their "glocal" intersections. What is mission? Who is the neighbor? Let's consider these questions together as they relate to our migrating and immigrating world. Come\, join us for mission conversations around the realities of the world we live in today. Genesis 4.9: Then the Lord said to Cain\, 'where is your brother Abel?' He said\, 'I do not know; am I my brother's keeper?' The Glocal Mission Gathering (GMG) gathers congregational leaders for a day and a half of worship\, workshops and sharing around global and local mission. Register online » Proposed Agenda Subject to change Friday\, August 24\, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Registration 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM Sing-a-Longs 2:45 PM - 4:45 PM General Plenary: The Why and How of Mission 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM Break 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Accompaniment and culture 6:00 PM - 7:20 PM Dinner & Mission Stories 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Evening Prayer Saturday\, August 25\, 2012 8:00 AM - 8:25 AM Refreshments & Mission Stories 8:30 AM - 10:15 AM General Plenary: Mission in a Migrating and Immigrating World 10:30 AM - 11:55 PM Workshop - Part I 12:00 PM - 1:25 PM Lunch & Mission Stories 1:30 PM - 3:55 PM Workshop - Part II 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Congregational Team Training & Wrap-up 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Closing Worship Register online » LOCATION:1236 South Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, 53215-1694, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/glocal-mission-gathering-milwaukee-wi/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120428T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120428T170059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120220T170521 LAST-MODIFIED:20120331T172125 UID:1713-1335621600-1335632459@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Pre-Gathering Training Event DESCRIPTION:Over 600 youth and young adults will be traveling to New Orleans this July for the ELCA's National Youth Gathering.  154 youth and adults attended Invitation to Serve this January\, and got to know each other and what it means to Practice: Justice\, Discipleship\, and Peacemaking.  110 youth and adult leaders attended a February Pre-Gathering Training where they had a chance to get to know each other\, learn about discipleship\, and do some sensitivity training. Maybe you were not in these numbers.  That is okay!  You will have two more chances to network and train with other participants from our synod. The next training is Saturday\, April 28 from 2-5pm at Atonement in Racine.  Youth and adult leaders will do the training separately. Youth will do a series of activities together.  Adult leaders will receive training in how to facilitate a small group. We encourage all adults going to the Gathering to attend this training in order to make their time in New Orleans a richer experience for their youth.  (We will video tape the training and make it available on-line for those who cannot attend but want training or a refresher on small group facilitation). The last Pre-Gathering event is Wednesday\, June 20 from 5-9pm at Christ the King in Delafield.  We will spend the evening having fun\, getting to know each other\, and answering last-minute questions.  We are asking each participant to contribute $5 upon arrival.  From 5-7:30pm\, participants will have many options of outdoor fun to choose from.  Then from 7:30-9pm\, we will worship together and the group will be commissioned and sent.  We have an incredible guest joining us for this event: Agape!  If you're not familiar with Agape\, you can find out more at www.hiphopoutreach.com. If you would like to promote these events with your youth and adult leaders\, we have provided some promotional materials for you: [wpfilebase tag=file path='Youth-Family/April28PreGathEvent.pdf' /] [wpfilebase tag=file path='June 20 Flyer.pdf' /] LOCATION:2915 Wright Avenue, Racine, WI, 53405, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/pre-gathering-training-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120312 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120211T015630 LAST-MODIFIED:20120211T015832 UID:1667-1331251200-1331510400@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:One Year to Live Retreat - Lutheran Men in Mission DESCRIPTION:A retreat experience for men where hearts and souls can be strengthened by the call of Christ Cost and Registration Details Cost: $195 per person includes lodging\, meals and retreat. Payment: $100 with registration and $95 balance by February 21\, 2012 or in full with registration Make checks payable to SCSW-ELCA LMM Task Force A limited number of $95 scholarships are available\, call Mark\, if the need exists. Mail registration form and check(s) to: Mark Naumowicz 1911 Lawndale Drive Algonquin\, IL 60102 Any questions or requests for scholarships - contact Mark at (847) 532-1718 or email mark.naumowicz@gmail.com What is the retreat schedule? The Retreat will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. Please arrive between 5:30-6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Retreat will end about 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Please plan to eat before you arrive on Friday. PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND FULL RETREAT - NO EXCEPTIONS What’s included in the cost? The registration cost for the retreat includes lodging and meeting facilities\, printed materials\, and meals from Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch\, and snack / beverage breaks. What should I bring? Bring a sleeping bag\, pillow\, towel\, bible\, notepad\, pen\, hiking shoes/boots\, camp type clothing and any personal items you need. You are welcome to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Please do not bring a computer\, PDA\, portable video game or internet-capable phone. For more information and to register\, please visit lutheranmeninmission.org LOCATION:N8901 Army Lake Rd, East Troy, WI, 53120, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/one-year-to-live-retreat-lutheran-men-in-mission/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120219T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120219T170059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120210T191539 LAST-MODIFIED:20120210T191539 UID:1661-1329663600-1329670859@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:2nd Annual Waukesha Musical Presentation to benefit Outreach for Hope DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Good Shepherd Lutheran and St. Mark’s Lutheran Churches Hosted by and held at First United Methodist Church 121 Wisconsin Avenue\, Waukesha Director: Greg Carpenter Freewill offering to benefit Outreach for Hope (Milwaukee) to provide funding for meal programs\, summer youth camps\, jobs programs\, and neighborhood ministries. Featuring: Trombone Choir Tower Bells Chancel Choir Reception to follow LOCATION:121 Wisconsin Avenue, Waukesha, WI, 53186, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/2nd-annual-waukesha-musical-presentation-to-benefit-outreach-for-hope/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120308T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120308T203059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120210T171632 LAST-MODIFIED:20120210T171632 UID:1646-1331231400-1331238659@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Synod Wide Conversation on Resolution 6 - Racine DESCRIPTION:At the request of the 2011 Greater Milwaukee Synod Assembly\, a task group of the Synod invites your participation in a facilitated discussion regarding the role of hte church in addressing the public employee collective bargaining debate in Wisconsin. Outcomes of the discussion will be forwarded to the Synod Council for possible further action on the Resolution leading up to the next Synod Assembly. The text of Resolution 6 can be found under "Synod Assembly Archive." LOCATION:2915 Wright Avenue, Racine, WI, 53405, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/synod-wide-conversation-on-resolution-6-racine/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120225T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120225T113059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120210T171421 LAST-MODIFIED:20120210T171421 UID:1644-1330162200-1330169459@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Synod Wide Conversation on Resolution 6 - Milwaukee DESCRIPTION:At the request of the 2011 Greater Milwaukee Synod Assembly\, a task group of the Synod invites your participation in a facilitated discussion regarding the role of hte church in addressing the public employee collective bargaining debate in Wisconsin. Outcomes of the discussion will be forwarded to the Synod Council for possible further action on the Resolution leading up to the next Synod Assembly. The text of Resolution 6 can be found under "Synod Assembly Archive." LOCATION:1821 N. 16th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53205, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/synod-wide-conversation-on-resolution-6-milwaukee/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120215T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120215T203059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120210T171114 LAST-MODIFIED:20120210T171114 UID:1629-1329330600-1329337859@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Synod-Wide Conversation on Resolution 6 - Brookfield DESCRIPTION:At the request of the 2011 Greater Milwaukee Synod Assembly\, a task group of the Synod invites your participation in a facilitated discussion regarding the role of hte church in addressing the public employee collective bargaining debate in Wisconsin. Outcomes of the discussion will be forwarded to the Synod Council for possible further action on the Resolution leading up to the next Synod Assembly. The text of Resolution 6 can be found under "Synod Assembly Archive." LOCATION:20275 Davidson Road, Brookfield, WI, 53045, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/synod-wide-conversation-on-resolution-6-brookfield/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120318T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120318T180059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120209T143736 LAST-MODIFIED:20120211T020421 UID:1637-1332086400-1332093659@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Synod Wide Conversation on Resolution 6 - Thiensville DESCRIPTION:At the request of the 2011 Greater Milwaukee Synod Assembly\, a task group of the Synod invites your participation in a facilitated discussion regarding the role of hte church in addressing the public employee collective bargaining debate in Wisconsin. Outcomes of the discussion will be forwarded to the Synod Council for possible further action on the Resolution leading up to the next Synod Assembly. The text of Resolution 6 can be found under Synod Assembly Archive. LOCATION:Thiensville, WI, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/synod-wide-conversation-on-resolution-6-thiensville/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120225T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120225T123059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120209T143303 LAST-MODIFIED:20120209T143337 UID:1634-1330167600-1330173059@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Dodgeball Tournament for Malaria Campaign DESCRIPTION:The youth at Cross Lutheran in Burlington are gathering other youth together to play in a Dodgeball Tournament on February 25 at 11am at Dyer School in Burlington. We are playing to raise awareness and money for the ELCA Malaria Campaign. Cost is $5/participant with the idea that it costs $10 for an insecticide-treated net to protect families from malaria. Teams may consist of 6 youth\, and one adult is asked to be present with the group. If you have less than six kids interested\, please still come\, and we can have people join other teams. Call Corrine Denis at 262-763-6570 with questions and to sign-up by February 20. LOCATION:201 S. Kendrick Avenue, Burlington, WI, 53105, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/dodgeball-tournament-for-malaria-campaign/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120416 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120202T133902 LAST-MODIFIED:20120215T155905 UID:1577-1334275200-1334534400@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Bold Faith: An Ecumenical Women's Retreat DESCRIPTION:Join us at Imago Dei Village to spend a weekend with gifted women of diverse Christian traditions\, cultures\, and communities to gather and grow in faith with one another and the Holy One in our midst. We will have both large and small groups\, workshops in the arts\, body prayer and music and dance. We will explore\, engage and empower one another as we journey together learning to live the Gospel boldly. Open to women and men who dare. Leaders and speakers from various Christian faith traditions include: Rev. Susan Phillips\, Rev. Jane Anderson\, Rev. Grace Immathiu\, Molly Haggerty-­‐ Brewster\, Rev. Dr. Mara Rivera\, and Dara Stull. [wpfilebase tag=file path='heathcare/Ec Womens Retreat Flyer-1.pdf' /] LOCATION:W8160 Cloverleaf Lake Rd, Clintonville, WI, 54929, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/bold-faith-an-ecumenical-womens-retreat/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120213T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120213T210059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120125T145203 LAST-MODIFIED:20120125T145255 UID:1523-1329156000-1329166859@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Consider the Conversation DESCRIPTION:Motivated by their personal experiences with loss\, Mike Bernhagen\, Director of Community Engagement and Care Partner Relations at Rainbow Hospice Care of Jefferson\, WI\, and Terry Kaldhusdal\, an Oconomowoc\, WI teacher and filmmaker\, decided to join forces in early 2009 to begin a creative journey that has resulted in this hour-long film. Consider the Conversation sheds light on the 21st century American struggle with communication and preparation at the end-of-life.  The film examines multiple experiences and perspectives on end-of-life care.  The producers have three goals for this film: To change the current American attitude so that end-of-life can be seen as a normal process rich in opportunity for human development. To inspire dialogue between patient and doctor\, husband and wife\, parent and child\, minister and parishioner on end-of-life issues. To encourage medical professionals and faith leaders to take the lead in counseling others. Please join us for this thought provoking movie\, followed by an opportunity to ask questions and gather for light refreshments. 6:00 pm - Doors Open 7:00 pm - Movie Begins 8:00 pm - Q&A LOCATION:W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/consider-the-conversation-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120211T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120211T120059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120124T145325 LAST-MODIFIED:20120124T145325 UID:1509-1328947200-1328961659@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Women's Wellness Day: Bless Your Heart DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Ministry Team at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Wauwatosa is pleased to announce its fourth annual Women’s Wellness Day\, “Bless Your Heart\,” scheduled from 8 AM to noon on Saturday\, February 11\, 2012.  The event\, designed for women of all ages\, will include opportunities for learning\, sharing\, moving\, praying\, and eating together— all ways that women can be good to their hearts. The morning will begin with a light\, heart-healthy breakfast and time to visit with other attendees.   Following devotions\, Dr. Patricia Dolhun will present her keynote address\, “Heart Secrets.”  A board certified obstetrician/gynecologist\, Dr. Dohlun is a member of Columbia St. Mary’s HeartSecrets Team\, a group approach to women’s heart health.  On the team’s website\, Dr. Dohlun states\, “Women have a one-in-three chance of developing cardiovascular disease\, making it the number one cause of death for women in the United States.  Wisconsin has the seventeenth highest number of women with cardiovascular disease in the nation.”  Dr. Dohlun’s approach is to educate women so that they can make choices to improve their heart-health and\, consequently\, their lives.  Graduating from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1981\, Dr. Dohlun completed her residency at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Los Angeles in 1985.  For over three decades she has been dedicated to improving women’s health. Women from St. Matthew’s will lead related break-out sessions\, including heart-healthy cooking demonstrations\, exercise opportunities\, spiritual practices\, and  question/answer periods with a panel of dieticians\, who will also offer tips for adapting favorite recipes for a healthier diet. The morning will conclude with a tasty\, local lunch and a shower for the Women’s Retreat Room at the Repairers of the Breach Center.   Executive Director MacCanon Brown and two guests of Repairers of the Breach Center will be on hand to receive the gifts for the new retreat room Women throughout the Greater Milwaukee area are invited to attend\, with a special welcome extended to women at St. Matthew’s partner parishes\, Cross and Reformation. Registration will be available at the church between services on January 22nd\, 29th\, and February 5th in the Commons\, at the church office during the week\, or via the church website\, www. stmattslutheran.org.  The fee for this event is $10 with scholarships available.  Child-care will be provided.   For more information\, check the website\, or call the church office at (414) 774-0441.  St. Matthew’s is located at 1615 Wauwatosa Avenue in Wauwatosa.   LOCATION:1615 Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI, 53213, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/womens-wellness-day-bless-your-heart/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T130059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120121T180714 LAST-MODIFIED:20120121T180714 UID:1485-1328781600-1328792459@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Youth and Family Ministry Leaders Network February Meeting: Let's Play & Party! DESCRIPTION:Youth and Family Ministry Network February Meeting Let's Play & Party! Thursday\, February 9\, 2012 Lake Park Lutheran\, Milwaukee (Tentative) 10 am: Bible Study 11 am: Lunch (Provided)\, Networking\, and Learning Did you know that playing is important - and not just for children and youth?  Play is important for the physical\, mental\, and emotional health of adults too.  And it is theological!  Bonus!  Join the Youth and Family Leaders Network this February to learn more about the importance of play.  Please bring your favorite game to share/demonstrate with the group. Party!  What are we celebrating?  You will have to come to find out! All youth ministers (rostered\, lay staff\, and volunteers) are welcome and encouraged to attend! LOCATION:WI URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/youth-and-family-ministry-leaders-network-february-meeting-lets-play-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121003 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120117T121500 LAST-MODIFIED:20120117T121500 UID:1451-1349136000-1349222400@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Preaching and Teaching the Texts of Advent and Christmas DESCRIPTION:Led by Diane Jacobson - more information coming soon! October 2 - Delafield October 2 - Appleton October 4 - Chippewa Falls   LOCATION:WI URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/preaching-and-teaching-the-texts-of-advent-and-christmas/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120219T133000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120219T160059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120111T143635 LAST-MODIFIED:20120111T143635 UID:1414-1329658200-1329667259@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Vibrant Faith @ Home Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Vibrant Faith @ Home Workshop gives you the tools and strategies you need to help families grow in faith at home.  Learn more in the flyer below. [wpfilebase tag=file path='newsletter/VF@Home_Session for Leaders_Feb 18 & 19b.pdf' /] LOCATION:1044 South Silverbrook Drive, West Bend, 53095, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/vibrant-faith-home-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120218T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120218T120059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120111T140905 LAST-MODIFIED:20120111T153300 UID:1410-1329557400-1329566459@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Vibrant Faith @ Home Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Vibrant Faith @ Home Workshop gives you the tools and strategies you need to help families grow in faith at home! Learn more! All the details are in the flyer below. [wpfilebase tag=file path='newsletter/VFatHome_Session_for_Leaders_Feb18_and_19b.pdf' /]   LOCATION:20700 West North Avenue, Brookfield, WI, 53045, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/vibrant-faith-seminar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120926 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120110T141934 LAST-MODIFIED:20120424T120022 UID:1408-1348358400-1348617600@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Fall Theological Conference DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: Sarah Drummond\, author of "Holy Clarity: The Practice of Planning and Evaluating". LOCATION:W2511 State Road 23, Green Lake, WI, 54941, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/fall-theological-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120324T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120324T153059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120110T141439 LAST-MODIFIED:20120322T105455 UID:1404-1332576000-1332603059@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Congregational Leader's Event DESCRIPTION:The 2012 Congregational Leaders Event sponsored by our Greater Milwaukee Synod will be held on Saturday March 24th.  All congregational leaders or those interested in leadership are welcome!  We are pleased to announce that Beth A Lewis\, President & CEO of Augsburg Fortress will be returning as our keynote speaker.  She will share with us tools and techniques for providing real hospitality and unearthing the true leadership gifts with your congregations.  Our focus will be on the new ELCA initiative LIFT (Living into the Future Together) and what that means for all of us. Schedule of Event 7:30       Registration 8 am      Welcome 8:15       Worship 9:15       Key Note Address 10:15     Break 10:30    1st Workshop Noon    Lunch 12:30    Messages 1:30      2nd Workshop 3:00     Closing prayer Workshops will include the following topics Treasurer’s Forum President’s Forum Conversation with the Bishop Youth - Service Projects for Dummies: How to create more meaningful urban service opportunities for youth Antiracism Multiculural Stewardship Worship and Music Council Secretaries Forum Conversation with our Bishop LIFT with Beth  Lewis Diakonia Vision 2 Serve Registration forms were mailed to all Council Presidents during the week of Jan 23rd. Please return registration forms by March 19\, 2012. Please contact Mary Meyer at mary@milwaukeesynod.org or call 414-671-1212. Registration We have closed online registration. If you'd like to attend\, please register in person on Saturday morning beginning at 7:30 am.  Lunch may not be available for late registrations. LOCATION:W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/congregational-leaders-event-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120319T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120321T182959 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120110T141149 LAST-MODIFIED:20120308T131940 UID:1402-1332181800-1332354599@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Spring Day of Renewal: It's Something for your Noodle! DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Spring Day of Renewal: It's Something for your Noodle! Dawn Adler\, Coordinator of Brain Health Programs at Luther Manor will lead us in two sessions: Introduction to Brain Health - an interactive presentation that answers the basic questions of "Why Brain Health" and "Can Memory Be Improved?".  We will also look at the significant health\, social\, and economic burdens associated with cognitive loss as well as the magnificent abilities of the brain.  Be prepared for some unusual and novel mental fitness exercises. Get Proactive with Brain Health - a look at risk factors for memory loss and preventative measures including mental fitness exercises that can easily be incorporated into your daily life. Spring Day of Renewal is an opportunity for you to get away in the middle of the busy season of Lent to care for yourself and take some steps toward a healthier lifestyle.  The DeKoven Center has a gym and pool that will be available to us on Tuesday and we'll build free time into the program so that you can take advantage of these great resources.  This inexpensive retreat is for rostered leaders and anyone that is covered by the Portico Health Plan.  Bring your whole family!  The pool will be available to us on Monday evening from 6:30 to 8pm for $3/person. Schedule Monday 6:30 to 8:00 pm - Free time in pool and gym (pool 3$/person) Tuesday 7:30 am - Breakfast for overnighters 8:00 am - Brunch and Registration for commuters 9:00 am - Worship 10:00 am - Break 10:15 am - Brain Health 11:30 am - Break 12:00 pm - Lunch 1:00 pm - Brain Health 2 2:30 pm - Free time (free use of pool and gym\, walk the lake\, read\, reflect 3:30 pm - Blessing/Sending **Our promise to you:  You will come away with a plan to increase your health.  If not\, Chuck Brummond will gift you a hot fudge sundae! Registration deadline for overnight stay is March 12!! [gravityform id="15" name="Spring Day of Renewal Registration" ajax="true"] LOCATION:600 21st Street, Racine, WI, 53403, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/day-of-renewal/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120216T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120216T150059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120110T135249 LAST-MODIFIED:20120209T113339 UID:1399-1329381000-1329404459@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Winter Symposium DESCRIPTION:Winter Symposium Goals 1) to promote participation\, innovation and to empower congregational leaders. 2) to transform the cultural and spiritual landscape of GMS. 3) to equip pastors and lay leaders to address challenges and roadblocks to change in ministry. We hope that participants leave re-tooled\, refreshed and empowered to navigate the necessary changes in order that mission and vision may flourish. Keynote Speaker: Jason W. Coulter\, Ravenswood UCC\, Chicago Rev. Jason Coulter  is Pastor of Ravenswood United Church of Christ\, a vital and progressive community of faith whose mission statement is “We Make God’s Love Visible!”  Before entering the ministry\, Rev. Coulter worked for thirteen years as a union organizer with the Steelworkers Union and the Union of Needletrades\, Industrial and Textile Employees (UNITE!). During his time in the labor movement\, he helped thousands of workers organize unions\, including textile workers in North Carolina\, warehouse workers in Indianapolis\, and laundry workers in Chicago\, Detroit and Cleveland.  Rev. Coulter has been pastor at Ravenswood UCC since 2006.  He is a member of the Chicago Metropolitan Association (UCC) Justice and Witness Committee and a leader in social justice organizations such as Interfaith Worker Justice and Arise Chicago.  Rev. Coulter also serves as Co-Chair of the Community Renewal Society Civic Action Network’s Strategy Team. Pastor Jason is a native of West Bend\, Wisconsin and a life-long member of the United Church of Christ.  His interests include cooking\, baseball and spending time with his family at the beach near their home in Rogers Park. Some thoughts on church and the divine: "Church is more than a place to go on Sunday morning.  At its best\, it is a community that lives and breathes with the seasons of life." "No theological concept is more important to me than grace.  The grace that we receive from God and the grace that we extend to one another are like water\, we need them to survive." "The biggest question Jesus poses to us today is not\, 'are you born again' but 'what have you been born for?'  I believe the best answer comes from the prophet Micah\, who said\, God requires that we\, 'Do justice\, love kindness and walk humbly with our God.'" Schedule 8:30     Registration Morning Session Welcome- Pastor Noreen Smith Intro of Speaker - Rhonda Hill\, Dir. of Discipleship Session: Overcoming Roadblocks in Ministry Break  Staff Q&A- Bishop Jeff Barrow Worship- Preacher Pastor Jason Coulier Lunch Afternoon Session LIFT- Pastor Sandy Chrostowski\, Dir. Evangelical Mission\, Pastor Kevan Penvose & Pastor Dana O'Brien Break Promoting & Growing Youth Workers- Kate Mattson\, Dir. Youth and Family Ministries Closing and Blessing –Bishop Jeff Barrow Registration [gravityform id="10" name="Winter Symposium Registration" ajax="true"] LOCATION:1200 E. Hampton Road, Whitefish Bay, WI, 53217, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/winter-symposium-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120206 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120104T144102 LAST-MODIFIED:20120104T144643 UID:1384-1328227200-1328486400@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Clergy Spouse Conference DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join ELCA Clergy spouses from Wisconsin and Upper Michigan for a weekend at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton\, WI.  Ray McKeever and his wife Linda Breitag along with their daughter Sophia will lead us in song\, sharing and fun as we explore how each of us can be a spark of light to those around us.  Jennie Johnson-Wrege will be our worship leader and speaker.  Join us for this informal time of interesting and inspiring messages\, great music\, good food\, lots of laughter\, the chance to reconnect with old friends and to make some new friends!  More details are located available in the flyer below. [wpfilebase tag=file path='newsletter/Clergy Spouse Conf.pdf' /] LOCATION:333 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI, 54911, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/clergy-spouse-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120818 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20120102T141524 LAST-MODIFIED:20120102T142421 UID:1371-1344729600-1345248000@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Youth and Family Ministry Certification School DESCRIPTION:Are you a youth and family ministry professional or volunteer who is craving more education?  Are you certain of your call to serving youth and families but feel overwhelmed because of the variety  skills you need to do your job?  If you answered "yes" to either of these questions\, you should apply for our Synod's Youth and Family Ministry Certification School. This training\, which is also known as the Bishops’ Initiative Grant\, has again been funded through a generous gift from the Siebert Lutheran Foundation.  Each of the six synods of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan are able to send up to six people to attend a one-week initial “Adventure Week” in July.  This will be followed by six weekends of additional training which will be held at various locations throughout our synod.  At the conclusion of this training\, the participants will be certified in youth and family ministry. Instruction for Cert School will be provided by specialists in youth & family ministry from Vibrant Faith Ministries\, the bishops from participating synods\, and other institutions of the ELCA.The cost for this training is  $2500 per person and is supported by funds from both the Siebert Lutheran Foundation and Vibrant Faith Ministries.  The $2500 fee includes all housing\, meals\, instruction\, and resources/textbooks.   Through the Bishops’ Initiative Grant of the Siebert Lutheran Foundation\, each participant will receive a $1700 scholarship.  Vibrant Faith Ministries is providing a $430 scholarship for each participant.  Therefore\, each participant and their supporting congregation is only responsible for $350.Over the last 8 years\, we have identified thirty-one leaders to join a synodical team whose purpose is to assist you and your congregation in training parents\, adults\, and congregational leaders to encourage and equip young people to grow in faith\, and become the future leaders of the ELCA. Each congregation will receive a letter with more details and asking for applications; however\, you can also find the letter below as well as the application.  Application are due on Monday\, April 2\, 2012.  If you have questions\, please contact Kate Mattson\, Synod Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator (email: kate@milwaukeesynod.org or cell: 215-62-2780). Bishops's Initiative Certification School Grant Letter Certification School Application 2012-2013 LOCATION:11525 Luther Point Rd , Grantsburg, WI, 54840, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/youth-and-family-ministry-certification-school/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120219T153000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120219T210059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20111213T141548 LAST-MODIFIED:20120117T213642 UID:1280-1329665400-1329685259@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:GMS Pre-Gathering Events DESCRIPTION:All youth and adult leaders  heading to NOLA in July are  invited for networking\,  fellowship\, training\, food\, &  fun at these Pre-Gathering Gatherings(milwaukeesynod.org/event/national-youth-gathering/):     Urban ministry training\, dinner\, & dj’d dance holy cross\, menomonee falls | sun\, 2.19.12 @ 3:30-9pm $ freewill offering for student scholarships Youth participants and their adult leaders are invited to join us for some introductory training on what to expect at the National Gathering and in New Orleans.  After an afternoon of learning and getting to know one another\, we'll have dinner.  Then students can hang out at Holy Cross's Valentine's Dance while adult leaders have time go over the ELCA's training materials and network with one another.  Please rsvp with your groups numbers (just for planning and food purposes) to Elisabeth Pynn Himmelmann. Gathering prep\, katrina\, & urban ministry training atonement\, racine | sat\, 4.28.12 @ 2-5pm | no cost Outdoor team building\, dinner\, & lake play christ the king\, delafield | wed\, 6.20.12 @ 5-9pm $5/person for meal and teambuilding costs Need promotional materials for these Pre-Gathering Events? Here is a Postcard and Poster for you to reproduce as necessary. [wpfilebase tag=file path='Youth-Family/GMS PreGathEvents.pdf' tpl='health_and_wellness' /] [wpfilebase tag=file path='Youth-Family/GMSPreGathPoster.pdf' tpl='health_and_wellness' /] LOCATION:W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/gms-pre-gathering-events/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120129 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20111208T140614 LAST-MODIFIED:20111212T104806 UID:1251-1327536000-1327795200@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Crossroads Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Greater Milwaukee Synod’s Anti-Racism Team invites you to participate in the next Crossroads Workshop: Understanding and Analyzing Systemic Racism: Anti-Racism Training  January 26 – 28\, 2012 Thursday (6:00-9:30 p.m.) Friday (8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.) Saturday (8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.) Cost includes materials and food. Scholarship assistance available upon request.  It is recommended that a team participate for best results. Questions? To receive more details or if you have questions\, please contact the following of the Greater Milwaukee Synod’s Anti-Racism Team: Mr. Jerry Key\, (414) 465-0352 or keyju@matc.edu Rev. Chuck Ruehle\, (262) 886-3286 or chuck.ruehle@yahoo.com Please fill out the registration form below and return it to David Groenewold\, GMS –Director of Finance\, 1212 S. Layton Blvd.\, Milwaukee\, WI  53215 by January 14\, 2012.  Make checks out to Greater Milwaukee Synod\, Memo - Anti-Racism Training. [wpfilebase tag=fileurl path='anti_racism/Understanding and Analyzing Systemic Racism.pdf' linktext='Crossroads Workshop Registration' /]   LOCATION:2915 Wright Avenue, Racine, WI, 53405, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/crossroads-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120117T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120117T173059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20111207T145807 LAST-MODIFIED:20120105T112617 UID:1231-1326789000-1326821459@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Urban Summit: Going Past Safe DESCRIPTION:Urban life is: Challenging. Changing. Creating. Blessed. Those who work this harvest must perceive what God is up to now. "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.  See\, I am doing a new thing!  Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?  I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland"  Isaiah 43:18-19\, NIV Change is Here! Join us in perceiving what God is doing now. Guest Speakers: Click to jump to the speaker's bio below Brenda Smith\, Director of Discipleship for ELCA Judith Roberts\, Director for Racial Justice Cynthia Milsap\, Seminary Consortium for Urban Pastoral Education (SCUPE) Pastor Stephen Marsh\, Interim Pastor Lake Edge Lutheran Church Pastor Walter Harvey\, Senior Pastor Parklawn Assembly of God Pastor LaTonia Winston\, Discipleship Pastor Parklawn Assembly of God Break Out of the Day 8:30-11:00"Growing Pains" Morning Session for clergyled by Cynthia Milsap and Pastor Walter Harvey 11:30Summit open to all with worshipGuest Preacher\, Rev Stephen Marsh 12:30 Lunch (meal provided) 1:15-5:15Presentations Brenda Smith- model for discipleship Judith Roberts-racial justice Pastor LaTonia Winston- leadership development  using cell model 5:20 -5:30 Closing [gravityform id="7" name="Urban Summit: Going Past Safe Registration" ajax="true"] Speaker Bios: Brenda Smith\, Director of Discipleship for ELCA Rev. Brenda K. Smith is currently Program Director for Faith Practices and Missional Leadership in the Congregational and Synodical Mission Unit of the ELCA’s Churchwide Office. In this role she heads the Faith Practices Team\, which is developing strategies to create a culture of discipleship in the ELCA. She coordinates the behavioral interview process used for those interested in mission development or mission re-development and is also responsible for Prayer and Revival Ministry and assisting with the coordination of Glocal Mission Gatherings. Prior to this position\, Rev. Smith was pastor of New Hope Lutheran Church in Jamaica\, New York for 13 years. Before answering God’s call to ministry\, she was a pediatric nurse and taught pediatric nursing at Capital University in Columbus\, Ohio. She attended New York University where she received both her B.S. and M.A. in Nursing. She received her MDiv. Degree from Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus\, Ohio. In her spare time Rev. Smith enjoys spending time with family and friends\, reading and listening to Motown classics\, especially songs by the Temptations. Judith Roberts\, Director for Racial Justice Judith B. Roberts is the Director for Racial Justice Ministries for the Congregational and Synodical Mission unit of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Judith is the former Director of Adult Programs for the National Conference for Community and Justice of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts; a human relations organization dedicated to fighting\, bias bigotry and racism in America by promoting respect and understanding for all races\, religions and cultures through advocacy\, conflict resolution and education. She has also worked for the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation at the University of Mississippi. The Winter Institute fosters reconciliation and civic renewal wherever people suffer as a result of racial discrimination or alienation\, and promotes scholarly research\, study and teaching on the impact of race and racism. She received a B.S. in Human Services from Springfield College\, Springfield\, MA and completed graduate studies at the University of Mississippi. Cynthia Milsap\, Seminary Consortium for Urban Pastoral Education (SCUPE) Cynthia R. Milsap is Director of the “Nurturing the Call” program\, a certificate program in urban ministry which targets African American pastors and church leaders. She also coordinates the curriculum and student services at the Center for African American Theological Studies program\, an African-centered Master of Divinity program\, where students earn a Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Union University’s Proctor School of Theology. Both of these programs are offered by SCUPE\, the Seminary Consortium for Urban Pastoral Education\, in Chicago. She is working on her dissertation\, where her research focus is on women in ministry and their leadership development needs. She also teaches lay leaders at DePaul University’s School for New Learning\, a program which focuses on adult learners. Pastor Stephen Marsh\, Interim Pastor Lake Edge Lutheran Church THE REV. STEPHEN G. MARSH has been an ordained pastor in the ELCA for 28 years. He grew up in Robbins\, IL\, and is a son of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Robbins). He graduated from Northwestern University (Evanston\, IL) in 1979\, graduated from Trinity Lutheran Seminary (Columbus\, OH) in 1983 – which included a semester at Makumira Theological College (Arusha\, Tanzania\, East Africa) – and was ordained at Good Shepherd in August\, 1983. He has served congregations in Queens\, NY (St. Peter’s); Chicago\, IL (Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit); Brooklyn\, NY (Church of the Holy Redeemer); and Madison\, WI (Lake Edge) where he is currently the interim pastor. From 2004-2010 Stephen served in the bishop’s office of the Southeast Michigan (Metro Detroit) synod\, serving as bishop of the synod from 2009-2010. He was one of the preachers at the ELCA National Assembly in 2003\, and was a regular columnist in The Lutheran magazine in 2007-2008. He was also the principal writer on the ELCA published congregational resource entitled Rooted in the Gospel: An African American Spiritual Experience (1993). Stephen is divorced\, and is the father of one daughter\, Taylor Antoinette\, who recently gave birth to her first child\, Amora LeAnn. Pastor Walter Harvey\, Senior Pastor Parklawn Assembly of God Pastor Walter Harvey\, the Senior Pastor of Parklawn Assembly of God since 1993\, has the personal mission of proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom with creativity\, clarity and practicality. He is an author\, and he can be heard daily on "Light for the World" radio broadcast. Pastor Harvey is the former producer/host of Black Nouveau\, an Emmy-award winning TV magazine broadcast on Milwaukee Public Television. He has ministered the Gospel around the World (including such countries as Japan\, China\, Columbia\, Africa and Israel) and throughout the United States\, including having been a past speaker for Promise Keepers Men's Conferences and No Regrets Men's Conference. He is a Graduate of Marquette University (B. A. - Psychology and a Minor in Counseling) and a licensed minister with the Assemblies of God.  He is the devoted husband for 22 years of Judy Harvey; and the proud father of one son\, Nicholas and grandfather of Autumn Marie Harvey. Register Now » LOCATION:1236 South Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, 53215-1694, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/urban-summit-going-past-safe/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120531T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120602T120059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20111206T123305 LAST-MODIFIED:20120403T094429 UID:1196-1338465600-1338638459@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Synod Assembly DESCRIPTION:More information and registration here » LOCATION:2810 Golf Road, Waukesha, WI, 53187, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/synod-assembly/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131011T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131012T160059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20111129T173907 LAST-MODIFIED:20111129T173907 UID:1131-1381512600-1381593659@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:25th Annual SWO Convention DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Thiensville, WI, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/25th-annual-swo-convention/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120317T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120317T120059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20111129T173615 LAST-MODIFIED:20120209T130131 UID:1126-1331971200-1331985659@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Joint Cluster Gathering, SWO DESCRIPTION:Program Theme:  Holy Land For more information http://welca.milwaukeesynod.org/2012/02/09/joint-cluster-meeting-swo-the-holy-land/   LOCATION:Milwaukee, WI, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/joint-cluster-gathering-swo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120112T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120112T130059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20111129T155030 LAST-MODIFIED:20111129T155030 UID:1119-1326362400-1326373259@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Youth and Family Ministry Network January Meeting: The Youth Voice & the Mysterious Bishops' Initiative Grant DESCRIPTION: Youth and Family Ministry Network January Meeting The Youth Voice & the Mysterious Bishops' Initiative Grant Thursday\, January 12\, 2012 St. John's Lutheran Church\, Brookfield 10 am: Bible Study 11 am: Lunch\, Networking\, and Learning (Bring your own lunch) We will be discussing the synod assembly resolution to have a youth and young adult on synod council.  How do we stay faithful to this resolution while honoring the voice of all youth?  How can we think differently about youth leadership on synod council and in our synod in general? You will also have the opportunity to learn a little about the Siebert Foundation's Bishop Initiative Grant\, which funds a lot of the youth and family ministry happening in our synod!  It's important information\, because you might just have something you'd like to request funds for! All youth ministers (rostered\, lay staff\, and volunteers) are welcome and encouraged to attend! LOCATION:20275 Davidson Road, Brookfield, WI, 53045, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/youth-and-family-ministry-network-january-meeting-the-youth-voice-the-mysterious-bishops-initiative-grant/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120421T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120421T150059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20111128T104812 LAST-MODIFIED:20120417T135523 UID:1062-1334995200-1335020459@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:GMS Stewardship Fair DESCRIPTION:Stewardship Fair – April 21\, 2012 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Atonement Lutheran Church S70 W16244 Martin Dr.\, Muskego Keynote Speaker - Rev. Charles (Chick) Lane Director\, Center for Stewardship Leaders\, Luther Seminary The Stewardship Fair is for pastors\, rostered leaders\, and lay leaders interested in expanding their stewardship perspectives\, practices\, and skills.   This year’s Keynote Speaker is Charles (“Chick”) Lane\, Director\, Center for Stewardship Leaders.  Prior to coming to Luther Seminary in December 2010\, Lane served as the director for Steward Key Leaders\, a program of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America\, for six years. He has also served as a pastor of three congregations and as an assistant to the bishop of Northwestern Minnesota Synod of the ELCA. Schedule 8-8:30 am – Registration & light continental breakfast by Paneras 8:30 – 8:35 am – Welcome – Rev. Greg Van Dunk - Atonement 8:35 – 9:30 am – Worship – Rev. Gary Johnson\, preacher 9:45 – 9:55 am – Deborah Simonson Smith\, Mission Investment Fund – sanctuary 9:55 – 11:00 am Keynote – Chick Lane – sanctuary 11:15 – Noon – Lunch by Paneras - Fellowship Hall Noon – 12:15 pm – Reflections from Bishop Jeff – Fellowship Hall 12:15 pm – 12:30 – Introduction to Macedonia Project\, Rev. Bob Davis\, Chair\, Macedonia Project – Fellowship Hall 12:30 – 12:45 pm – Break 12:45 – 1:45 pm – “Nuts and Bolts” Workshop #1 1:45 – 2:45 pm – “Nuts and Bolts” Workshop #2 Choose 2 From: "Courier” Method – Mark Sinnen\, Lord of Life\, Kenosha Adapted James Co. Method - Gloria Ware\, Incarnation\, Milwaukee Consecration Sunday – Grant Quever\, GMS Stewardship Team 2:45 – 3:00 pm – Closing/Sending Registration $20 per person for first 5 people of congregation.  If you register 6 or more people the registration fee drops to $10 per person for EVERYONE We have closed online registration. If you'd like to attend\, please call the synod office at 414-671-1212 or register in person on Saturday morning beginning at 7:30 am.  Lunch may not be available for late registrations.     LOCATION:S70 W16244 Martin Drive, Muskego, WI, 53150, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/gms-stewardship-fair/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120121T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120121T120059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20111128T104540 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T150333 UID:1059-1327136400-1327147259@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:GMS Mission Interpreter Training DESCRIPTION:Mission Interpreters are trained volunteers from ELCA congregations who go into local churches to tell the story of how our offerings and gifts are transformed into effective ministries. They remind us of how we make a difference in Christ’s mission and the work of the church\, and they thank our people for their faithful giving. What are the qualifications? Be faith-filled\, loving Christ and the church. Be knowledgeable about the ELCA. Be an active member of a congregation. Be a strong steward. Be willing to attend training sessions. Be willing to make congregational visits. A brochure with the complete details is located here. Registration [gravityform id="8" name="Registration for Mission Interpreter Training" ajax="true"] LOCATION:3840 W. Edgerton Avenue, Greenfield, WI, 53221, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/gms-mission-interpreter-training/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111209T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111209T190059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20111120T224028 LAST-MODIFIED:20111204T063733 UID:950-1323453600-1323457259@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Pre-Gathering Event: Meet & Greet DESCRIPTION:Coming to the Citizens with the Saints Tour with Agape\, Rachel Kurtz\, and Lost & Found on December 9?   Are you going to the Gathering in July? Then come early for food\, fellowship\, and mixers to get to know one another as we prepare for the adventure of a lifetime in NOLA next summer! *6-7pm:* fellowship and networking for all students and adult leaders heading to NOLA in July 2012 *RSVP here so we have enough food! LOCATION:1415 Dopp Street, Waukesha, 53188, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/pre-gathering-event-meet-greet/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111211T030000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111211T170059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20111117T140609 LAST-MODIFIED:20111117T140842 UID:922-1323572400-1323622859@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Lutheran A Capella Choir of Milwaukee DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran A Capella Choir is celebrating it's 75th Anniversary Season with two special Christmas Concerts. Come join us for our annual Christmas concerts as we proudly present An English Christmas Sunday\, December 11\, 2011 3:00PM St. Matthew's Lutheran Church 1615 Wauwatosa Ave. Wauwatosa\, WI 53213 Featuring music of English composers and English origins\, including "Fantasia on Christmas Carols" by Ralph Vaughan Williams\, as well as carols and arrangements of familiar carols by John Rutter\, Gustav Holst and William Mathias. Tickets and more information is here. LOCATION:1615 Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI, 53213, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/lutheran-a-capella-choir-of-milwaukee-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111209T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111209T210059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20111117T140154 LAST-MODIFIED:20111117T140305 UID:919-1323459000-1323464459@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Lutheran A Capella Choir of Milwaukee DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran A Capella Choir is celebrating it's 75th Anniversary Season with two special Christmas Concerts. Come join us for our annual Christmas concerts as we proudly present An English Christmas Friday\, December 9\, 2011 7:30PM Christ the King Lutheran Church 1600 N. Genesee St. Delafield\, WI 53018 Featuring music of English composers and English origins\, including "Fantasia on Christmas Carols" by Ralph Vaughan Williams\, as well as carols and arrangements of familiar carols by John Rutter\, Gustav Holst and William Mathias. Tickets and more information is here. LOCATION:1600 N. Genesee Street, Delafield, WI, 53018, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/lutheran-a-capella-choir-of-milwaukee/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111129T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111129T203059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20111115T142346 LAST-MODIFIED:20111115T142346 UID:853-1322591400-1322598659@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks DESCRIPTION:Join Rhonda Hill\, Greater Milwaukee Synod Director of Discipleship and David Schoob\, a member of the Anti-racism team as they lead a discussion about the Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks written by Rebecca Skloot.  The book has been described as\, “Part detective story\, part scientific odyssey\, and part family saga...”  The reviewer goes on to state\, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks raises fascinating questions about race\, class\, and bioethics in America.” We encourage you to read the book before the discussion\, but don’t worry if you don’t finish it or just can’t get to it.  The book covers a number of topics as described in the above quote and more! LOCATION:WI URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/the-immortal-life-of-henrietta-lacks/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111115T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111115T160059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20111031T130512 LAST-MODIFIED:20111031T131920 UID:789-1321358400-1321372859@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Poverty Picture: Milwaukee DESCRIPTION:Assessing and Addressing conditions of Poverty in Milwaukee with Dave Celata\, policy analyst of the Social Development Commission (SDC) Register [gravityform id=5 name=Learn@LunchRegistration ajax=true] LOCATION:7017 W. Medford Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53218, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/poverty-picture-milwaukee/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120929T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120929T150059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20111030T122903 LAST-MODIFIED:20120424T115708 UID:785-1348909200-1348930859@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Dwelling in the Word DESCRIPTION:Dwelling in the Word deep listening to God and one another Saturday\, September 29\, 2012 9 AM to 3 PM Practice\, understand\, and adopt for your congregation a tested process for deep listening to God\, one another\, and your neighbor. Live into a Bible passage over through your church. Learn what happens to churches who practice this habit. Schedule of the day 9:00 Welcome\, Prayer\, Deep Listening: Dwelling in the Word 9:45 What just happened? 10:15 Break 10:30 Habit-­holders tell what goes on 12:00 What are we learning? 12:30 Lunch 1:00 Do it again: what happens this time? 2:00 Break 2:15 How/when to Dwell: Next steps: more practice back home 2:45 Return to our Dwelling passage Registration: Visit christchurchmequon.org or call Christ Church\, 262-­243-­3093\, to reserve your place at this imagination-­changing event. LOCATION:13460 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon, WI, 53097, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/dwelling-in-the-word-for-lent-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120213 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20111028T204801 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T121226 UID:678-1328745600-1329091200@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Youth Worker Extravaganza DESCRIPTION:Extravaganza 2012 February 8-12\, 2012Intensive Care Courses: Feb. 8-9 Main Event:  Feb. 9-12 Sheraton Hotel New Orleans\, Louisiana The Extravaganza is an amazing event centered on renewal\, education\, and networking.  The Extravaganza is an annual 4-day conference that draws together anywhere from 500-750 adults who work with youth in congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America for the premier renewal\, education and networking event of our church.  It is for the professional and the volunteer.  It is for the old and the young.  It is for the urban\, the suburban and the rural.  It is for pastors\, it is for laypeople.  It is for all who share in the adventure we call youth and family ministry. To learn more about the Extravaganza\, including speakers and workshops visit: www.elcaymnet.org/Extravaganza.  You can also see who is registered so you can save money by rooming with a friend/colleague. Another way to save money is by checking out 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering Special Discounted Airport Shuttle page\, which is good for both the Extravaganza and the Gathering! To learn more about the ELCA's Youth Ministry Network\, visit www.elcaymnet.org.  If you join the ELCA Youth Ministry Network or are a member receive a discount on your Extravaganza registration.   LOCATION:New Orleans, LA, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/youth-worker-extravaganza/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111208T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111208T130059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20111028T114257 LAST-MODIFIED:20111108T233431 UID:662-1323338400-1323349259@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Youth and Family Ministry Network December Meeting: The Truth about Forgiveness DESCRIPTION:Youth and Family Ministry Network Meeting THE TRUTH ABOUT FORGIVENESS Thursday\, December 8 Faith Lutheran Church\, Cedarburg 10 am: Bible Study 11 am: Lunch\, Networking\, and Learning (Bring your own lunch) Pastor Ed Ruehn and Catherine Zirngibl from the Nehemiah Project in Milwaukee will be joining us to lead our Bible Study at 10am and at 11am they will give us some practical tools to teach youth about forgiveness. We will also be doing a White Elephant Gift Exchange\, so please bring a wrapped\, $10-or-less gift to fight over (I mean "exchange"). All youth ministers (rostered\, lay staff\, and volunteers) are welcome and encouraged to attend! LOCATION:N35w6621 Wilson St, Cedarburg, 53012, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/youth-and-family-ministry-network-december-meeting-the-truth-about-forgivness/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111110T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111110T130059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20111028T112405 LAST-MODIFIED:20111028T115738 UID:654-1320919200-1320930059@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Youth and Family Ministry Network November Meeting: Be Your Own Advocate! DESCRIPTION:Youth and Family Ministry Network Meeting BE YOUR OWN ADVOCATE! Thursday\, November 10 St. Stephen's the Martyr\, Greendale Bible Study: 10 am Lunch & Network Meeting: 11 am (Bring your own lunch) All youth ministers (rostered\, lay staff\, and volunteers) are welcome and encouraged to attend     LOCATION:WI URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/youth-and-family-ministry-network-november-meeting-be-your-own-advocate/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111209T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111209T210059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20111028T111119 LAST-MODIFIED:20111120T224316 UID:650-1323457200-1323464459@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Citizens with the Saints Concert Tour DESCRIPTION:citizenstour.com Performances by ELCA Youth Gathering artists AGAPE & Rachel Kurtz Exclusive previews of the 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering* Freewill offering for ELCA World Hunger: help make an impact in our world and follow the call of Jesus to feed the hungry! Friday\, December 9 at 7pm Ascension Lutheran Church| 1415 Dopp St.| Waukesha Tix $5 at the door| Free will offering for ELCA World Hunger ALL AGES WELCOME! *You do not have to be attending the National Youth Gathering to attend this concert.  We promise fun for everyone! Going to the Gathering in July? Then come early for food\, fellowship\, and mixers to get to know one another as we prepare for the adventure of a lifetime in NOLA next summer! *6-7pm:* fellowship and networking for all students and adult leaders heading to NOLA in July 2012 *RSVP here so we have enough food! Sponsored by the Siebert Lutheran Foundation LOCATION:1415 Dopp Street, Waukesha, 53188, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/citizens-with-the-saints-concert-tour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120111 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20111028T104943 LAST-MODIFIED:20111028T105454 UID:617-1325376000-1326240000@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:NOLA 2012: Milwaukee to New Orleans DESCRIPTION:7th Annual HOPE FOR THE GULF OPEN TO YOUNG ADULTS: 18-25 DATES: JAN. 1ST-JAN. 10TH COST: $250 REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 30TH @ www.TINURL.COM/NOLA2012 EMAIL THE PLANNING TEAM Make a difference in someone's life... "We worked on Miss Rebecca's house and she didn't really know us that well\, but she fed us every day and treated us.  She gave us hugs like we were family."  - Lee "I came down and met people who would still be telling us their stories and they'd still be crying about what they did.  I would meet people who would come up to us and say thank you for still coming down and thank you for bringing people home."  - Ari "It's funny because something so little can inspire someone.  It's those little things that can give people hope and you can see how much of a difference it can really make."  - Melina Sponsored by the Siebert Lutheran Foundation & The Greater Milwaukee Synod Youth & Family Network LOCATION:New Orleans, LA, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/nola-2012-milwaukee-to-new-orleans/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111111T171500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111112T160059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154249 CREATED:20111026T052731 LAST-MODIFIED:20111109T124808 UID:522-1321031700-1321113659@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:**CANCELED** GMS Anti Racism Training DESCRIPTION:Sorry\, this event has been canceled. November 11-12\, 2011 Friday (6-9pm); Saturday (9-4pm) Light meal available Friday from 5:15 to 6pm (Please RSVP) LOCATION:N59W22476 Silver Spring Drive, Sussex, WI, 53089, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/gms-anti-racism-training/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111106T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111106T180059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154250 CREATED:20111026T050219 LAST-MODIFIED:20111026T050219 UID:520-1320595200-1320602459@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:All Peoples 20th Anniversary worship DESCRIPTION:All Peoples 20th Anniversary worship includes music by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's gospel choir and Pastor Santiago Rodriguez presiding. Clergy are invited to vest and the color of the day is white. Worship at 4 pm. All Peoples Church\, 2600 N 2nd St.\, Milwaukee\, WI 53212 LOCATION:2600 North 2nd Street, Milwaukee, 53212, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/all-peoples-20th-anniversary-worship/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111029 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111031 DTSTAMP:20120521T154250 CREATED:20111026T031722 LAST-MODIFIED:20111026T031756 UID:506-1319846400-1320019200@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Weekend of Prayer for El Salvador DESCRIPTION:Please join in prayer for our Partners in El Salvador. LOCATION:WI URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/week-end-of-prayer-for-el-salvador/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111029T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111029T150059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154250 CREATED:20111026T031439 LAST-MODIFIED:20111026T031439 UID:504-1319875200-1319900459@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:"Doing Justice in an Unjust World" Workshop DESCRIPTION:Ascension Lutheran Church is pleased to host Rev. Patrick Keen\, pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in New Orleans. Bethlehem offered assistance during and after Hurricane Katrina for those displaced by the storm. Today\, with the support of other congregations\, it continues to provide financial and spiritual support to families living in surrounding neighborhoods. Keynote speaker Pastor Pat Keen will share his experience\, vision and passion for lifting up those who struggle for justice every day. In addition\, eight other organizations will offer information about support initiatives being offered in local and international communities. Schedule 8:00 a.m. -- Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:45 a.m. -- Welcome & Devotions 9:00 a.m. -- Keynote Speaker – Pastor Pat Keen 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. -- Breakout Sessions and Lunch * 2:30 p.m. -- Conclusion 3:00 p.m. -- Expo for Presenter Organizations 4:00 p.m. -- Concert by Carroll University Faculty (separate free will offering) LOCATION:1415 Dopp Street, Waukesha, 53188, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/doing-justice-in-an-unjust-world-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120723 DTSTAMP:20120521T154250 CREATED:20111025T235850 LAST-MODIFIED:20111220T120948 UID:499-1342569600-1343001600@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:National Youth Gathering DESCRIPTION:     The 2012 National Youth Gathering will be held in New Orleans\, Louisiana from July 18-22\, 2012. The Gathering's Theme this year is "Citizens with the Saints."  You can contact our synod's coaches with questions: Elisabeth Pynn Himmelman or Michelle Townsend de Lopez. More info on ELCA's Youth Gathering website » Looking for discounts?  Check out: 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering Special Discounted Airport Shuttle page         LOCATION:New Orleans, LA, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/national-youth-gathering/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120127T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120128T160059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154250 CREATED:20111025T234545 LAST-MODIFIED:20120125T134030 UID:497-1327690800-1327766459@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Invitation to Serve DESCRIPTION:INVITATION TO SERVE Greater Milwaukee Synod’s Youth & Young Adult Gathering REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 2PM ON SUNDAY\, JANUARY 22ND Click here to register! JANUARY 27-28\, 2012 PRACTICE: Discipleship\, Justice\, & Peace Making PRACTICE!  What do you practice?  Sports? Music?  Talking to your crush?  Do you practice being a Christian?  What does it mean to PRACTICE being like Jesus?  Come to Invitation to Serve on January 27-28 to find out.  It's a synod-wide event open to high school youth\, young adults\, and their adult leaders.  You'll stay overnight at a the Wyndham Hotel in Milwaukee.  You'll experience incredible music by Rachel Kurtz\, amazing speakers like Elijah Furquan\, and you'll get some PRACTICE time! High School Youth\, young adults\, and their adult leaders are welcome!  The cost of the event is $40 per participant (cost includes registration\, food\, and lodging)! Early Bird Registration: Monday\, January 9.  (If you register by this date\, you will receive a FREE event t-shirt) REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 2PM ON SUNDAY\, JANUARY 22ND Click here to register! Need PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS? [wpfilebase tag=file path='Youth-Family/ITS-2012_Notecard.pdf' /] [wpfilebase tag=file path='Youth-Family/ITS-2012_posters.pdf' /] LOCATION:4747 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53207, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/invitation-to-serve/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111112T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111112T153059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154250 CREATED:20111021T172319 LAST-MODIFIED:20111028T113533 UID:427-1321086600-1321111859@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Vibrant Faith Practices for Congregations Conference DESCRIPTION:with Dr. David Anderson Nov. 12\, 2011 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Congregational Fee: $100 (Unlimited participants) Lunch Fee: $10 per person Registration Deadline: October 31st Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 1044 S. Silverbrook Dr. West Bend\, WI 53095 Child care provided free of charge with advanced notice* Register online » CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS Hear how to live a vibrant faith that is... Authentic Available Affirming Learn how to equip families to partner home and congregation so that home is church too. To Practice using the Four Keys to pass on faith and values to loved ones Lift up milestones as ways to celebrate life and nurture spiritual growth Integrate your faith talk and faith walk into all facets of life Sponsored by the Siebert Lutheran Foundation\, the Greater Milwaukee Synod\, the East Central Synod of Wisconsin\, and Our Savior's West Bend LOCATION:1044 South Silverbrook Drive, West Bend, 53095, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/vibrant-faith-practices-for-congregations-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111022T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111022T200059 DTSTAMP:20120521T154250 CREATED:20111021T131644 LAST-MODIFIED:20111026T030750 UID:404-1319306400-1319313659@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:The Willing DESCRIPTION:Come and experience a new kind of worship. With the blending of hip hop and spoken word poetry\, Genesis (led the devotion on Sat morning at GMS assembly) and Exodus (mainstage MC at 2009 ELCA Youth Gathering) lead the evening. Hear the power of Hebrews 13 come to life. Saturday\, October 22\, 6pm All Peoples Church USTREAM Link>>>>>> http://ustream.tv/channel/the-willing-live LOCATION:2600 North 2nd Street, Milwaukee, 53212, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/the-willing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110924T084500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110924T120000 DTSTAMP:20120521T154250 CREATED:20110916T140227 LAST-MODIFIED:20110916T152737 UID:199-1316853900-1316865600@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:ANTI-Bullying Training DESCRIPTION:Anti-Bullying Half Day Workshop (Not Limited to LGBT Bullying) Featuring: Brian Juchens with the Gay Straight Alliance Schedule 8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. – Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Workshop Cost (Registration due by 9-14-11) $10.00 per person $25.00 for group of 4 or 5 from the same congregation or organization $35.00 for group of 6 or more from the same congregation or organization. Please complete the registration form below and return it with your check by September 10\, 2011. Please make checks out to Greater Milwaukee Synod RIC Ministry Team and mail them to Bill Wood at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church\, 3022 W. Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI 53208-3950. LOCATION:12012 West North Ave., Wauwatosa, WI, 53226, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/anti-bullying-training/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111014T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111015T114500 DTSTAMP:20120521T154250 CREATED:20110906T170244 LAST-MODIFIED:20110916T170942 UID:243-1318581000-1318679100@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Coaching 101 DESCRIPTION:Register online here Agenda Oct. 14 8:30 – Welcome\, introductions\, logistics\, opening prayer 9:00 - Session 1 (Relate and practice in triads) 10:00-Session 2 (Reflect and practice in triads) 10:30-Session 2 (continues) 12:30 – Lunch 1:30- Session 3 (Refocus\, Resource and Review) 3:00- Break 3:30-Session 4 (DiSC profile\, knowing your growing edges) 4:00-Adjourn Dinner on your own (or with new friends from the class) Oct. 15 8:30-Opening Prayer 9:00-Session 4 (cont.) 10:00-Break 10:30-Next steps\, use of triads\, coaching individuals\, resourcing/Coachnet\, ELCA coaching process 11:45 – Closing prayer and feedback LOCATION:1350 Royale Mile Road, Oconomowoc, WI, 53066, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/coaching-101/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111016 DTSTAMP:20120521T154250 CREATED:20110905T170722 LAST-MODIFIED:20110916T170928 UID:247-1318550400-1318723200@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:COUNSEL: Sharpen your Caregiving Skills DESCRIPTION:$75 Register here » We live in a fallen world and our teens are hurting. This 1 ½ day intensive will give you concrete tools\, information and strategies to increase your counseling and caring skills. You will improve your focus and be prepared to care for teens dealing with a wide variety of adolescent issues while avoiding common counseling danger areas. This class is a must have in every ministry leader’s toolbox. Sponsored by First United Lutheran Church and led by Youth Leadership\, an organization committed to educating\, equipping and encouraging those in youth and family ministry. LOCATION:Sheboygan, WI, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/counsel-sharpen-your-caregiving-skills/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110922T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110922T210000 DTSTAMP:20120521T154250 CREATED:20110820T160427 LAST-MODIFIED:20110916T160638 UID:235-1316718000-1316725200@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Greater Milwaukee Synod Stewardship Gathering DESCRIPTION:Purpose – review synod mission support status\, share stewardship education materials; Lutheran Planned Giving; Vision to Serve; and celebrate collaboration between congregations and synod Leaders – synod staff\, synod council\, synod stewardship team Who should attend? – church council members\, treasurers\, stewardship leaders\, rostered leaders Contact – Please RSVP - Sandy Chrostowski - sandra.chrostowski@elca.org -- Director for Evangelical Mission LOCATION:5601 Washington Road, Kenosha, WI, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/greater-milwaukee-synod-stewardship-gathering-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110920T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110920T210000 DTSTAMP:20120521T154250 CREATED:20110820T160144 LAST-MODIFIED:20110916T160603 UID:230-1316545200-1316552400@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Greater Milwaukee Synod Stewardship Gathering DESCRIPTION:Purpose – review synod mission support status\, share stewardship education materials; Lutheran Planned Giving; Vision to Serve; and celebrate collaboration between congregations and synod Leaders – synod staff\, synod council\, synod stewardship team Who should attend? – church council members\, treasurers\, stewardship leaders\, rostered leaders Contact – Please RSVP - Sandy Chrostowski - sandra.chrostowski@elca.org -- Director for Evangelical Mission LOCATION:1510 West Keefe Avenue, MIlwaukee, WI, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/greater-milwaukee-synod-stewardship-gathering/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110910T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110910T140000 DTSTAMP:20120521T154250 CREATED:20110716T154613 LAST-MODIFIED:20110916T154737 UID:225-1315643400-1315663200@http://milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:the Outreach for Hope 2011 Family Bike Ride DESCRIPTION:All proceeds benefit Outreach for Hope Ministries Pledges will be matched Ride Options: 15 mile (maximum) ride on paved Glacial Drumlin Trail 30 and 40 mile road rides through the Southern Kettle Moraine south and west of Dousman Schedule Road Rides Begin at 8:30 AM Trail Ride Begins at 9:30 AM Picnic to Follow at 12:00 Noon Begin at Cory Park\, Dousman (south of Oconomowoc\, west of Waukesha) Helmet required Registration: $25 per Adult $15 per Child $45 per Family Includes Picnic Advance registration required by August 26th to receive free gift bag Ride t-shirt available online (additional cost) For more information\, contact Nic Bur (262) 650-9697 or nicbur@tds.net Rain or Shine LOCATION:Dousman, WI, United States URL:http://milwaukeesynod.org/event/the-outreach-for-hope-2011-family-bike-ride/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR