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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The First Call Theological Event is intended for Rostered Ministers in their first, second or third year of call after ordination.
Rev. Afi Dobbins-Mays will lead a discussion on the book My Grandmother's Hands This will be time to time unpack the deep and meaningful content of this book. This discussion is open to anyone who’s read the book and would like to participate.
Hear inspiring stories from the Milwaukee Wild Church team about how nature spirituality has influenced their lives.
Address:
1212 S. Layton Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Mailing Address:
PO Box 341695
Milwaukee, WI 53234
