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 March is "This is My Story, This is My Song."
We invite all rostered ministers and lay leaders to join us on Tuesday of Holy Week for a Chrism Mass. Participants will have the opportunity to renew their ordination and baptismal vows and receive a small container of oil that can be used for anointing.
"Deconstructing Racism" is an introductory anti-racism training facilitated by Rev. Marilyn Miller and Joyce Caldwell, PhD that is grounded in stories of participants, the Bible, and history.
Address:
1212 S. Layton Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Mailing Address:
PO Box 341695
Milwaukee, WI 53234
