Weekly E-News
- What will you get? Email news, events and articles. This is our official communication from the synod office to you.
- How often? One email a week. No more. No less.
- Who is this for? Primarily for members of churches within the Greater Milwaukee Synod and especially for leaders. Everyone is more than welcome to sign up (and we’d like it if you did!)
- Who can post? This newsletter is created weekly synod staff
Social Media
- What will you get? Updates & highlights of synod events as well as some cool stuff that is happening around us.
- How often? Don’t worry, we won’t bombard you with posts.
- Who is this for? Everyone. We would love to connect with you!
- Click on an image below to like or follow us.
Google Groups
We have several google listed below. A google group is a way to reach a group of people with one email address. If you’re having problems with google groups check out our troubleshooting steps below.
General GMS Google Group
Treasurer Google Group
Communicators Google Group
General GMS Google Group
- Who is this for? Primarily church leadership, staff, and those who like to get lots of emails about church stuff.
- What will you get? Emails about church events, churches needing supply pastors/musicians, committee updates, poems, and more. The Synod Google Group is also the ideal place to post questions you may have for other congregations in the synod – especially questions on subjects not covered by synod guidelines, as well as general requests for recommendations.
- How do I sign up? Send a blank email to gmsynod+subscribe@googlegroups.com.
- How do I post? Once you’ve signed up for the group, you can make a post at groups.google.com/g/gmsynod or by sending an email to gmsynod@googlegroups.com.
Treasurer Google Group
- Who is this for? Congregational treasurers, bookkeepers, and church finance people.
- What will you get? Emails discussing topics related to GMS and congregational finances, asking questions, creating and strengthening partnerships, and providing help or feedback on various finance related items.
- How do I sign up? Send a blank email to gmstreasurers+subscribe@googlegroups.com.
- How do I post? Once you’ve signed up for the group, you can make a post by sending an email to gmstreasurers@googlegroups.com.
Communicators Google Group
- Who is this for? Staff and volunteers responsible for congregational communications in the Greater Milwaukee Synod.
- What will you get? The primary purpose of this group is for the synod office to share promotional copy and graphics for use in congregations. Congregational communicators may also use this group to ask each other questions related to their work. This group is not to be used to advertise congregational events, which should instead be published to gmsynod@googlegroups.com.
- How do I sign up? Send a blank email to gmscommunicators+subscribe@googlegroups.com.
- How do I post? Once you’ve signed up for the group, you can make a post by sending an email to gmscommunicators@googlegroups.com.
Are you having problems with google groups?
How do I post?
I'm having problems posting
Can I change how often I receive postings?
How do I post?
Once you’re a member of the group, you can make a post at groups.google.com/g/gmsynod or by sending an email to gmsynod@googlegroups.com. Be sure to send the email from the same one you signed up with.
I'm having problems posting
Try these troubleshooting steps…
- Have you signed up for the Google Group? If not, do so now using the steps outlined above. Only members can post to the Google Group.
- If you’re posting via email, did you use the email address you signed up with? You need to send your post from the exact email address you signed up with. For this reason, we advise not signing up using an email alias.
- Did you email the correct address? Double check to make sure your email is addressed to gmsynod@googlegroups.com.
- I’m still not seeing my post! If you post by email, you will not get a copy of your email unless you copy yourself. If you still have questions please email robyn@milwaukeesynod.org, and we’ll help sort things out.
Can I change how often I receive postings?
By default, you’ll receive a separate email for every post, which is usually several times per day. If you’d instead like to receive a daily summary email, go to groups.google.com/g/gmsynod and do the following:
- click “My membership settings” on the left sidebar. Select an option from the dropdown menu below “Subscription.” Click “Save changes”.
Life Together
- What will you get? Information from the synod office. Life Together is linked in our emailed newsletter for everyone and a printed copy is mailed to congregations and rostered ministers. You can read back issues here.
- How often? Quarterly in January, April, July, and October.
- Who is this for? Everyone
- Who can post? This newsletter is created by the synod staff.
