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About Us

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 Mission Appeal

Equipping the Saints for the work of ministry; Building up the Body of Christ.
- Ephesians 4:12

Authentic Diversity

In May of 2022, the Greater Milwaukee Synod Council voted to undertake an Authentic Diversity Audit...


Coming Events

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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.

Join our synod's Mission Table for "Inspired for Mission," a monthly virtual gathering centered around inspiring stories of where God is leading our Church! Our topic for April is Breaking the Chains Church, a prison ministry.

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.

Contact Us

Address:
1212 S. Layton Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53215

Mailing Address:
PO Box 341695
Milwaukee, WI 53234

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