Category GMS Stories

25 Jun

Vacation Bible School Partners With Prison Ministry

“When my wife, Christin, who was planning VBS, realized that we’d [be teaching] the story of Paul and Silas in the same month that Breaking the Chains was already planned to be our monthly ministry focus, it was a clear connection and a way to do a meaningful service project that our VBS kids and congregations could participate in."

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6 Jun

Stories of How Faith Takes Root: The Corner House

At the Corner House, the Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, some students say the environment calls to mind the early church. (Story by ELCA Churchwide.)

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12 Mar

The Story of “Be Still” Coffee Ministry

“After graduating from seminary, I discerned I was being called into something new. While continuing to pray about what this new thing might be, I began working as a barista. The idea of a “coffee church” came to mind, and I knew this was where God had called me.”

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22 Aug

Small Congregation Joins With Community Groups to Revitalize School Playground

"As [our congregation] thought about the work involved in buying and transporting the trees, we realized it was too much… But then, the Holy Spirit stepped in with a new idea."

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22 Aug

Furniture Ministry Brings Together Churches From Across Southeast Wisconsin

Share Our Best Furniture Ministry is a partnership of congregations across our synod to collect gently-used furniture and household items, and share them with people in need...

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22 Aug

GMS Youth Attend 2024 Gathering in New Orleans

Youth from the Greater Milwaukee Synod had an amazing time at the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans. Here are a few notable highlights from the Youth Gathering from around our synod...

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