The Greater Milwaukee Synod (GMS) is a geographic grouping of congregations, extending from Sheboygan down to the Illinois border and from Lake Michigan to the western edge of Waukesha County. We are one of 65 synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
This synod is made up of 115 congregations, 4 Synod Authorized Worshiping Communities, and 59,143 baptized members in southeastern Wisconsin led by Bishop Paul D. Erickson and a 17-member synod council.
Equipping the Saints for the work of ministry; Building up the Body of Christ.
- Ephesians 4:12
In May of 2022, the Greater Milwaukee Synod Council voted to undertake an Authentic Diversity Audit...
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Join our synod's Mission Table for "Inspired for Mission," a monthly virtual gatherings centered around inspiring stories of where God is leading our Church! Our topic for December is "The Invitational Christian."
Join us for worship, workshops, regional Conference gatherings, and fellowship with ELCA lay and rostered leaders from across Southeast Wisconsin. We are excited to welcome Bishop Meggan Manlove from the Northwest Intermountain Synod, our Domestic Companion Synod, as our preacher and workshop presenter.
A fun and inspiring gathering to reflect on how we have much to learn and how God teaches us even when - especially when - things don’t go like we expected
Address:
1212 S. Layton Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Mailing Address:
PO Box 341695
Milwaukee, WI 53234
