BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Greater Milwaukee Synod ELCA - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Greater Milwaukee Synod ELCA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T110000 DTSTAMP:20250921T235305Z CREATED:20250921T234824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T235305Z UID:10001396-1760770800-1760785200@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:2025 LWR Ingathering Quilt Collection DESCRIPTION:2025 LWR Ingathering Quilt Collection Site (Sheboygan Area)\nSheboygan Area\nOctober 18\n@\n7:00 am\n–\n11:00 am \n\nFirst United Lutheran Church – Sheboygan \nSheboygan\,\nWI\nUnited States\n+ Google Map \n  \n\n \nLearn more about Lutheran World Relief’s Ingathering for quilts and kits.Read specific details on the October 11th Ingathering at First United Lutheran\, Sheboygan. URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/2025-lwr-ingathering-quilt-collection-site-sheboygan-area-2/ LOCATION:First United Lutheran Church – Sheboygan\, Sheboygan\, WI\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/LWR-Quilt-Ingathering.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T160000 DTSTAMP:20260107T010721Z CREATED:20250922T173034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T010721Z UID:10001407-1760515200-1760544000@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:2025 Emergency Gun Violence Summit DESCRIPTION:2025 Emergency Gun Violence Summit\n October 15\n @\n8:00 am\n –\n4:00 pm \n\n \n Baird Center \n \n\n400 W. Wisconsin Ave\n \n Milwaukee\,\n WI\n 53203\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n \nFree Event – Registration is Required!\n \nGun violence is impacting every community across our state and our nation. It is time for action. This FREE event will provide the information you need to help reduce gun violence in your community and keep your family safe. This event has become one of the most comprehensive events of its type in the nation. Don’t’ miss this opportunity. Register today for this powerful and impactful event! \nPresentations and Panelists\n\n\nChildren’s Wisconsin Health System \n\n\nEverytown for Gun Safety – Moms Demand Action Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin \n\n\nJohns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions WAVE Educational Fund \n\n\nElected Officials Faith Leaders \n\n\nGun Violence Survivors Marquette Law School Poll \n\n\nWisconsin DoJ Office of School Safety & More! \n\n\nSummit Sessions \n\n\nGun Violence by the Numbers \n\n\nThe Journey from Victim\, to Survivor\, to Advocate \n\n\nSuicide & Guns:Preventing Child\, Adult & Veteran Suicide \n\n\nCommunity Violence Intervention Strategies \n\n\nFaith’s Calling For Gun Violence Prevention \n\n\nTaking A Comprehensive Approach to School Safety \n\n\nCommunity Violence Intervention Successes & Lessons \n\n\nGun Violence & Mental Health Trauma \n\n\nCommunity Impact: Pastor Perspectives \n\n\n\n\nPublic Perceptions of Crime & Gun Violence \n\n\nDomestic Violence & Firearms \n\n\nFrom 911 to the ER: First Responder Perspectives \n\n\nGun Violence: Student Perspectives \n\n\nResponsible Gun Ownership & Storage \n\n\nGun Violence\, Hate & Politics \n\n\nLegislative Solutions to Gun Violence \n\n\nGun Violence Survivor & Advocacy Resources \n\n\nTalking to Elected Officials & Advocacy Training \n\n\n \n Learn More & Register URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/2025-emergency-gun-violence-summit/ LOCATION:Baird Center\, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/2025-EGVS-Graphic-with-City-Sponsor-only-size-modified-for-ticketspice-scaled.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org GEO:43.0400994;-87.917473 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Baird Center 400 W. Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI 53203;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=400 W. Wisconsin Ave:geo:-87.917473,43.0400994 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T120000 DTSTAMP:20250921T234553Z CREATED:20250904T204614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T234553Z UID:10001395-1760169600-1760184000@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:2025 LWR Ingathering Quilt Collection DESCRIPTION:2025 LWR Ingathering Quilt Collection\nRacine/Kenosha Area\n October 11\n @\n8:00 am\n –\n12:00 pm \n\n \n Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church – Racine \n \n\n1700 S. Green Bay Rd.\n \n Racine\,\n WI\n 53406\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n (262) 634-6704 \n \n\n \n \n  \nLearn more about Lutheran World Relief’s Ingathering for quilts and kits.Read specific details on the October 11th Ingathering at Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church. URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/2025-lwr-ingathering-quilt-collection-site-racine-kenosha-area/ LOCATION:Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church – Racine\, 1700 S. Green Bay Rd.\, Racine\, WI\, 53406\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/LWR-Quilt-Ingathering.jpeg GEO:42.7115133;-87.8499493 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church – Racine 1700 S. Green Bay Rd. Racine WI 53406 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1700 S. Green Bay Rd.:geo:-87.8499493,42.7115133 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T203000 DTSTAMP:20260107T013002Z CREATED:20250918T183906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T013002Z UID:10001403-1759431600-1759437000@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Joyfully OUT(Side) DESCRIPTION:Joyfully OUT(Side)\n October 2\n @\n7:00 pm\n –\n8:30 pm \n\n \n Holy Cross Lutheran Church \n \n\nW156 N8131 Pilgrim Road\n \n Menomonee Falls\,\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n 262-251-2740 \n \n \n \n \n The RIC Ministry Team would like to invite you to our fall event: Joyfully OUT(side).\n \nDo you enjoy the outdoors?\nDo you like music?\nAre you queer or do you try to be an ally?\nDo you want to be entertained?\nDo you want to hear stories that will touch your heart and make your soul laugh?\n \nIf you answered yes to ANY of those questions\, then this event is for you!\n \nWe hope to see you on Thursday\, October 2 at 7p at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Menomonee Falls as we welcome Mikah Meyers to Milwaukee to share about his faith\, his journey through nature\, his queer experience\, his vocal talents\, and his faith. Questions? Contact ric@gmselca.org URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/joyfully-outside-2-2-2/ LOCATION:Holy Cross Lutheran Church\, W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road\, Menomonee Falls ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/RIC-Ministry-e1758497379425.avif ORGANIZER;CN="GMS Reconciling in Christ Ministry Team":MAILTO:ric@gmselca.org GEO:43.1712528;-88.1019562 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Holy Cross Lutheran Church W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road Menomonee Falls;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road:geo:-88.1019562,43.1712528 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002 DTSTAMP:20260107T022628Z CREATED:20250327T132945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T022628Z UID:10001376-1759104000-1759363199@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Fall Leadership Conference 2025 DESCRIPTION:Fall Leadership Conference 2025\n September 29\n –\n October 1 \n\n \n Lutherdale Bible Camp \n \n\nN7891 Hwy 12\n \n Elkhorn\,\n WI\n 53121\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n 262-742-2352 \n \n \n \n \n Rev. Dr. Yolanda Denson-Byers \nThe Rev. Dr. Yolanda Denson-Byers will join us for our Fall Leadership Conference (FLC). For the last 30 years\, she has served as a pastor\, preaching and teaching the good news in multiple arenas such as parish\, campus\, hospice\, hospital\, and prison ministries. \n  \nHer Master of Divinity was earned at Harvard University with specialty in preaching and worship\, religious education and pastoral care and counseling. Her doctor of Ministry is from Luther Seminary in Congregational Mission and Leadership. She currently serves as the senior pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church of Edina\, MN. \n  \nDuring FLC\, Pastor Yolanda will be teaching three 90-minute sessions focused on the theme: Costly Compassion: The Holy Work of Becoming an Ally in Your Neighborhood. \n \n  \nThe word “compassion” means to be with someone in their suffering. Especially in this time of deep division\, rancor\, and polarization in our nation’s history\, what does Jesus have to say to our most marginalized and oppressed neighbors? What divine mischief is the Holy Spirit instigating in our particular contexts? What does it mean to be an ally with the Holy Spirit\, and God’s beloved children\, dwelling in our neighborhoods? \n  \nUtilizing Pastor Yolanda’s book\, See Me\, Believe Me: A Guide to Deepen Allyship with Congregational Leaders of Color\, as a case study\, we will Dwell in the Word\, invite courageous conversation during our book study\, and leave with specific action items meant to better prepare us to enter into the holy work of God’s costly compassion toward all of our neighbors. \nAgenda\nMonday\, September 29 \n1:00 pm Registration Opens \n2:00 pm Welcome \n2:30 pm Session One: Warning Against Partiality (James 2:1-17) \n4:30 pm Free Time \n5:30 pm Dinner \n7:00 pm Worship and fellowship \n  \nTuesday\, September 30 \n8:00 am Breakfast \n9:00 am Session Two: See Me\, Believe Me: A Guide to Deepen Allyship with Congregational Leaders of Color \n11:00 am Bishop’s time \n12:00 pm Lunch \n1:00 pm Free time \n3:30 pm Open Space Conversations \n5:30 pm Dinner \n7:00 pm Bonfire and Fellowship  \n  \nWednesday\, October 1 \n8:00 am Breakfast \n9:00 am Session Three: The Holy Work of Becoming an Ally in Your Neighborhood \n11:00 am Sending \n  \nRegistration Information\nDeadline to register: September 12\, 2025 at 12pm (noon). \nBecause we incur expenses based on your registration\, payment is expected for all registrations. We respectfully request that all registrations be paid by September 29\, 2025. If you need to make other arrangements\, contact us directly at 414.671.1212. Please note: registrations cannot be cancelled after September 8th. \n  \nEvery person registered will receive a copy of Rev. Dr. Denson-Byer’s book “See Me\, Believe Me”. This book is included in your registration fee and will be mailed to the address you registered with when your registration is paid. If you already have a copy of this book\, consider giving the extra copy to another person. Books will be mailed up to September 13. After this date you’ll need to stop in the synod office to pick up your copy. Please take some time to read this before Fall Leadership Conference begins. \nMeals\nThe following meals are part of the conference agenda: September 29 \n\nDinner – 5:30 pm\n\nSeptember 30 \n\nBreakfast – 8:00 am\nLunch – 12:00 pm\nDinner – 5:30 pm\n\nOctober 1 \n\nBreakfast – 8:00 am\n\nLodging\nSeveral housing options are available for this event. You may choose to stay at Lutherdale in the Hope Center or the Watson Retreat Center. We encourage you to share costs for lodging by finding a roommate and noting that in your registration. Lodging at Lutherdale is on a first come/first served basis \n  \nArea hotels to consider are listed below. \n\nHampton Inn Elkhorn Lake Geneva\nHoliday Inn Express & Suites Elkhorn Lake Geneva\nFairfield Inn & Suites Lake Geneva\n\n \n Register Now URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/fall-leadership-conference-2025/ LOCATION:Lutherdale Bible Camp\, N7891 Hwy 12\, Elkhorn\, WI\, 53121\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/2025-Fall-Leadership-Conference_Insta-FB-Post.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org GEO:42.6720715;-88.5435538 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lutherdale Bible Camp N7891 Hwy 12 Elkhorn WI 53121 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=N7891 Hwy 12:geo:-88.5435538,42.6720715 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928 DTSTAMP:20250611T165135Z CREATED:20250219T174742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T165135Z UID:10001374-1758931200-1759017599@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:2025 Outreach for Hope Ride Run Walk Fundraiser DESCRIPTION: URL:http://OFHRRW.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/OFH-RRW-Logo_color.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T123000 DTSTAMP:20260107T170006Z CREATED:20250917T192610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T170006Z UID:10001401-1758627000-1758630600@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: "A Faithful Response to Artificial Intelligence" DESCRIPTION:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: “A Faithful Response to Artificial Intelligence”\nSeptember 23\, 2025\n@\n11:30 am\n–\n12:30 pm\nCDT \nJoin our synod’s Mission Table for “Inspired for Mission\,” a monthly virtual gatherings centered around inspiring stories of where God is leading our Church! \nOur topic for September is “A Faithful Response to Artificial Intelligence.” \nLike it or not\, AI is here and it is changing how certain tasks are done\, including in the church. AI can certainly make some tasks more efficient\, and as people perpetually strapped for time\, that’s not a bad thing. \n  \nBut how do we view it as people of faith? What are the ethical implications? \n  \nRyan Panzer\, writer and thinker at the intersection of technology and the church\, will help us consider these topics. Less of a “how-to” than a “why-to” or “why not-to” … we will wonder together about the good of this part of creation and how it impacts our vocation as human beings. \n\n\nClick Here to Join Us on Zoom!\n\nMeeting ID: 811 3556 1989\nPasscode: 666981 URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/i4m-ai/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Inspired for Mission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/GMS-Inspired-for-Mission_FB-Insta-Post_V1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T190000 DTSTAMP:20260107T014524Z CREATED:20250826T013059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T014524Z UID:10001392-1758474000-1758481200@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Immigrants in Crisis: Our Stories DESCRIPTION:Immigrants in Crisis: Our Stories\n September 21\, 2025\n @\n5:00 pm\n –\n7:00 pm \n\n \n United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay \n \n\n810 East Silver Spring Drive\n \n Whitefish Bay\,\n WI\n 53217\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n View Venue Website \n \n \nA panel of immigration experts will discuss who immigrants are\, the persecution they are experiencing today and how it is affecting their lives. We want to tell the stories of our immigrants – their hopes and dreams and the displacement and fear they are currently feeling. There will be time for break-out discussion\, questions and connections during the event and at the reception following.  \n \nThis even is free and open to all. Please register at the link below. \n \n Register Now URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/immigrants-in-crisis-our-stories/ LOCATION:United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay\, 810 East Silver Spring Drive\, Whitefish Bay\, WI\, 53217 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-08-25-at-8.02.56-PM.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org GEO:43.1186704;-87.9006359 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay 810 East Silver Spring Drive Whitefish Bay WI 53217;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=810 East Silver Spring Drive:geo:-87.9006359,43.1186704 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T140000 DTSTAMP:20250709T202725Z CREATED:20250707T170215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T202725Z UID:10001387-1757754000-1757772000@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Greater Milwaukee Synod Women's Organization Convention & Retreat DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.womenoftheelca.org/event/greater-milwaukee-swo-convention-4 LOCATION:St. John’s Lutheran Church – Brookfield\, 20275 Davidson Road\, Brookfield\, WI\, 53045\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-05-13-114253GreaterMilwaukee-Synod-SWO-Flyer.avif GEO:43.023894;-88.165724 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. John’s Lutheran Church – Brookfield 20275 Davidson Road Brookfield WI 53045 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20275 Davidson Road:geo:-88.165724,43.023894 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T200000 DTSTAMP:20250826T011430Z CREATED:20250825T195727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T011430Z UID:10001391-1757700000-1757707200@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:A Binding Truth DESCRIPTION:A Binding Truth\n September 12\n @\n6:00 pm\n –\n8:00 pm \n\n \n United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay \n \n\n810 East Silver Spring Drive\n \n Whitefish Bay\,\n WI\n 53217\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n View Venue Website \n \n \nFrom Whirlygig Productions: \n“Jimmie transferred his senior year to an affluent Charlotte high school in 1965 – he was their first Black football star. That decision swept him into one of North Carolina’s most volatile civil rights cases\, played out at the explosive intersection of football and race. De watched that case unfold and wrote about it in his college essay application. Decades later\, a shocking discovery reveals secrets buried in church records that would change their lives. Their story\, rooted in the South\, is also America’s story – one of slavery’s legacy and our current racial divide. It’s a story of healing and shows a way forward as Jimmie and De explore their binding truth.” \n  \nFollowing the film\, Fessahaye Mebrantu\, an expert on racial justice\, will provide commentary and insights for achieving racial reconciliation in Milwaukee. A reception will follow. This event is free and we encourage you to register below. \n \n Register Now URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/a-binding-truth/ LOCATION:United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay\, 810 East Silver Spring Drive\, Whitefish Bay\, WI\, 53217 CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-08-25-at-1.27.20-PM.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org GEO:43.1186704;-87.9006359 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay 810 East Silver Spring Drive Whitefish Bay WI 53217;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=810 East Silver Spring Drive:geo:-87.9006359,43.1186704 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250908 DTSTAMP:20250219T174018Z CREATED:20250219T174018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T174018Z UID:10001373-1757203200-1757289599@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday 2025 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.elca.org/our-work/congregations-and-synods/gods-work-our-hands-sunday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/Gods-Work-Our-Hands-2025-save-the-date.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T193000 DTSTAMP:20260107T023328Z CREATED:20250528T170331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T023328Z UID:10001385-1753376400-1753385400@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Adventures in Renewal CO-LAB: Fresh Learning Edition DESCRIPTION:Adventures in Renewal CO-LAB: Fresh Learning Edition\n \nFresh Ideas 💡 Fresh Produce 🥦 Fresh Inspiration 🌈\nMark your calendar and plan to join us for an energizing evening of learning\, connection\, and community impact at the next Adventures in Renewal CO-LAB: Fresh Learning Edition! \nDate: Thursday\, July 24\, 2025Time: 5:00 – 7:30 PMLocation: South Milwaukee Downtown Market @ Bucyrus Commons\, 1101 Milwaukee Ave\, South Milwaukee \nWhat’s a CO-LAB?\nA CO-LAB is a collaborative laboratory—a playful\, hands-on space to explore ministry innovation by experiencing Adventures in Renewal practices. This Fresh Learning Edition blends mission innovation with the vibrant spirit of a summer farmers market. Here’s what you can expect: \n📖 Dwelling in the Word \nWe’ll begin by grounding ourselves in scripture\, listening with a willingness to be shaped by what God might be saying to us. This time of reflection invites openness\, curiosity\, and shared insight among participants. \n🛒 Pair Up + Shop \nGrab a partner and a market bag—we’ll give you dollars to shop local vendors! All fresh produce purchased will be donated to the All Peoples Gathering Table\, allowing us to recirculate blessings and share God’s abundance. \n💬 Reflect + Share \nWe’ll re-gather in conversation\, sharing what we noticed\, felt\, learned\, or were surprised by. This time helps us explore how God might be working through our curiosity\, compassion\, courage and collaboration. \nWho Should Come?\nThis gathering is for anyone who is: \n\nInvolved in congregational renewal\nParticipating in or curious about Adventures in Renewal\nExploring missional coaching\nSeeking encouragement and fresh perspective\n\nCome to connect with others across congregations and contexts\, re-energize for mission\, and follow the Spirit’s lead into God’s creativity and generosity already at work. Expect to leave with fresh insight\, meaningful connections\, and a renewed sense of possibility. \nRSVP today as a congregational team or individually. \nGet refreshed as we learn\, give\, and grow together! \n \n RSVP to attend\n \n\n\n Questions? Contact renewal@gmselca.org. URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/adventures-in-renewal-co-lab-fresh-learning-edition/ LOCATION:Bucyrus Commons Farmers Market\, 1101 Milwaukee Ave\, South Milwaukee\, WI\, 53172\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/2-AIR-CO-LAB-Fresh-Learning-REV.avif GEO:42.9106641;-87.8630137 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bucyrus Commons Farmers Market 1101 Milwaukee Ave South Milwaukee WI 53172 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1101 Milwaukee Ave:geo:-87.8630137,42.9106641 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T190000 DTSTAMP:20250709T195950Z CREATED:20250611T164928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T195950Z UID:10001386-1750791600-1750791600@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Outreach for Hope Ride Run Walk Team Ambassador Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.ofhrrw.org LOCATION:St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church – Wauwatosa\, 1615 Wauwatosa Avenue\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/unnamed-18.avif GEO:43.0521428;-88.0076945 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church – Wauwatosa 1615 Wauwatosa Avenue Wauwatosa WI 53213 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1615 Wauwatosa Avenue:geo:-88.0076945,43.0521428 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260107T023609Z CREATED:20250402T192655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T023609Z UID:10001383-1749753000-1749758400@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:2025 Pride Worship Service DESCRIPTION:2025 Pride Worship Service\n June 12\n @\n6:30 pm\n –\n8:00 pm \n\n Prince of Peace Lutheran Church – Milwaukee\n\n4419 S. Howell Ave.\n \n Milwaukee\,\n WI\n 53207\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n \n \n \nCome\, just as you are\, to the annual LGBTQIA+ Pride Worship Service hosted by our synod’s Reconciling in Christ Ministry Team! \nThe theme of this year’s service is “Remember. Resist. Rejoice. (TRANSformational LOVE\, Part 2).” The preacher will be Rev. Rachel Young Binter. \nJoin us after worship for fellowship and food! \n\n\n Questions? Contact ric@gmselca.org. URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/2025-pride-worship-service/ LOCATION:Prince of Peace Lutheran Church – Milwaukee\, 4419 S. Howell Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53207\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/Worship-SIDE-Font-2-2.avif ORGANIZER;CN="GMS Reconciling in Christ Ministry Team":MAILTO:ric@gmselca.org GEO:42.964115;-87.910421 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Prince of Peace Lutheran Church – Milwaukee 4419 S. Howell Ave. Milwaukee WI 53207 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4419 S. Howell Ave.:geo:-87.910421,42.964115 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T160000 DTSTAMP:20260112T211443Z CREATED:20240620T170207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T211443Z UID:10001338-1748620800-1748707200@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Synod Assembly 2025 DESCRIPTION:Synod Assembly 2025\n\n May 30\, 2025\n @\n4:00 pm\n –\n May 31\, 2025\n @\n4:00 pm\n \n\n Brookfield Conference Center\n\n325 South Moorland Road\n \n Brookfield\,\n WI\n 53005\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n \nSynod Assembly takes place each spring and brings together voting members from congregations to discuss and vote on resolutions\, elect synod council and committee representatives\, consider finances\, and other business. \nBefore you begin the registration process\, please check out our “things to know before you register” information below. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n Sign Up: Youth Worship Volunteer & WhirlyBall Social\n \n\n Our theme for this year’s Assembly is “Compassion: Spirit\, Open Our Hearts.” This name and our selection of artwork by Robyn Sand Anderson was inspired by our core value of compassion and the hymn\, “Spirit\, Open My Heart.”\n\n\n\n \n \n\n Rev. Khader El-Yateem\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n Tyra Dennis\n \n\n \nFriday Evening Events\nOn Friday evening\, we will welcome Rev. Khader El-Yateem as our keynote dinner speaker.  Synod Assembly registrants will receive a dinner ticket when they arrive. Non-registrants may purchase a ticket here. \nAfter dinner\, Tyra Dennis will lead an energetic and contemporary-style worship; this service is open to all\, and it is not necessary to register to attend worship. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons\n \n\n \nCalling All Youth!\n\n\nFriday Evening Worship Volunteers: We’d love for youth to serve as readers\, ushers\, communion assistants\, and more. \n\n\nWhirlyBall Social: After worship\, we’re inviting youth and chaperones/leaders to gather at WhirlyBall in Brookfield Square. Bishop Erickson and Tyra Dennis have promised to WhirlyBall\, too! \n\n\nLearn more and sign up here. \nImportant Dates\n\n\nApril 30\, 2025: Final day of early bird pricing   \n\n\nMay 1\, 2025: Registration prices increase  \n\n\nMay 14\, 2025: Cancellation deadline \n\n\nMay 14\, 2025 – Advance registration closes (including registrations with childcare) \n\n\n2025 Registration Fees\n\n\nVoting Members/Non-voting members: $245 (early bird pricing – register by April 30)/$270 (standard pricing – register May 1 or later) \n\n\nRetired Rostered Ministers\, Youth\, Young Adults: $145 (early bird pricing – register by April 30)/$170 (standard pricing – register May 1 or later) \n\n\nThings to Know Before You Register\n\n\n How are Voting Members Determined?\n \n\nAll actively serving rostered ministers (pastors and deacons) are voting members at Synod Assembly. They do not count towards your lay voting member limits.\nRetired rostered ministers who wish to attend as a voting member must contact the synod office prior to registering.  Retired Rostered Ministers do not register as a lay voting member of a congregation. Learn more by visiting the Retired Rostered Minister Voting Information tab below.\nThe number of lay voting members your congregation elects depends on the number of baptized members reported on your 2023 congregational report form A. We encourage congregations to choose voting members who will represent a range of age\, ethnicity\, and gender whenever possible. Use our handy chart to see how many voting lay people your congregation can register for Synod Assembly. This page also includes some helpful FAQs about voting members.\n\nAll congregations may elect at least two lay voting members to the Synod Assembly.\nCongregations having 750 to 1\,249 baptized members may elect a third lay voting member. Thereafter an additional lay voting member may be added for each additional 500 baptized members of the congregation (e.g. at 1\,250 members\, 1\,750 members\, etc.).\nAll congregations may add one voting member to the number allotted if that additional member is a youth or young adult (30 or younger when elected).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Registration\n \n \n Register Now\n \nImportant Dates \n\n\nApril 30\, 2025: Final day of early bird pricing   \n\n\nMay 1\, 2025: Registration prices increase  \n\n\nMay 14\, 2025: Cancellation deadline \n\n\nMay 14\, 2025 – Advance registration closes (including registrations with childcare) \n\n\n2025 Registration Fees \n\n\nVoting Members/Non-voting members: $245 (early bird pricing – register by April 30)/$270 (standard pricing – register May 1 or later) \n\n\nRetired Rostered Ministers\, Youth\,Young Adults: $145 (early bird pricing – register by April 30)/$170 (standard pricing – register May 1 or later) \n\n\nWalk-in registration ($170/$270) will be available beginning May 30. Meals are not guaranteed for walk-in registrations. \nWe respectfully request that all registrations (including walk-ins) be paid by May 31\, 2025. If you need to make other arrangements\, please contact us directly at 414.671.1212. \n\n\n\n Childcare\n \nOur childcare room is staffed by a paid and background-checked team of adults. Children must be pre-registered for childcare; we are unable to accommodate children that are not pre-registered. We hire providers based on the number and ages of registered children. \n  \nChildcare is available for children 6 weeks through five years old. If you have older children we’ll do our best to provide childcare for them. Please contact the office for details about childcare for older children at 414.671.1212. \n  \nChildren will have Friday dinner and Saturday lunch in the childcare room. Parents should plan to send their own snacks\, diapers\, comfort items and shareable toys with their child. \n  \nParents of registered children: Please take a few minutes to fill this form in before you arrive for assembly: Child care form. You will turn this form in to the child care providers. \nIMPORTANT!! Our childcare providers have received background checks and they are compensated for their time. If you find you won’t need childcare after registering we would appreciate a phone call. \n\n\n\n Retired Rostered Minister Voting Information\n \nIn accordance with the bylaw adopted at the 2022 assembly\, the number of retired rostered ministers serving as voting members shall not exceed 15% of the retired roster. All other retired ministers rostered in this synod shall be advisory members to the Synod Assembly\, with voice\, but not vote. For 2025\, the number of voting members from the retired roster is 22 (15% of the 148 retired rostered ministers in the synod as of 12/31/24). \nRetired rostered ministers do not register as lay voting members of a congregation. \nRetired rostered ministers serving under contract in transitional ministries are automatically granted voting privileges. \nRetired rostered ministers who are NOT serving under contract in transitional ministries must contact Mary Romskog  (414.671.1212) in the synod office by March 31\, 2025 prior to registering. If there are more than 22 retired rostered ministers who express interest in serving as a voting member\, we will conduct a vote\, allowing you\, as the retired rostered ministers\, to decide who will be the voting members. \nIf we reach the limit of 22 retired rostered ministers with voting privileges\, additional retired rostered ministers are welcome to register as non-voting members and are allowed to speak on all matters before the assembly.  \n\n\n\n Simple Agenda\n \nA more detailed agenda will be available closer to the Assembly. \nTuesday\, May 27 (pre-Assembly) \n\n\n6:30 pm – Assembly Orientation via zoom \n\n\n7:30 pm – Resolutions Hearing via zoom \n\n\nWednesday\, May 28 (pre-Assembly) \n\n\n6:30 pm – Budget Hearing via zoom \n\n\nFriday\, May 30 (Assembly\, Day 1) \n\n\n2:00 pm – Registration opens \n\n\n4:00 pm – Plenary 1 \n\n\n5:15 pm – Dinner and Keynote with Rev. Khader El-Yateem \n\n\n7:00 pm – Worship with Tyra Dennis \n\n\nSaturday\, May 31 (Assembly\, Day 2) \n\n\n7:30 am – Registration opens \n\n\n8:30 am – Plenary 2 \n\n\n10:00 am – Break \n\n\n12pm – Lunch \n\n\n1:15 pm – Plenary 3 \n\n\n2:15 pm – Break \n\n\n4:00 pm – Sending \n\n\n\n\n\n Information for Voting Members\n \nPlease check this page for updated information that will assist you as you prepare to attend Synod Assembly. \nHere are a few tips to get started: \n\n\nMaterials and information will be shared directly with voting members at the email address you provide when you register. This includes information for voting during assembly. \n\n\nIf your email address changes or you are not receiving information starting in May\, please contact us immediately. \n\n\nSynod Assembly work includes being informed about the resolutions\, rules\, constitutional amendments\, elected positions and more that will be presented.   \n\n\nWe strongly encourage you to take the time to read through the information and be prepared for discussion and voting during assembly. \n\n\nLearn more by visiting the Resources to prepare for Assembly section below. \n\n\n\n\n\n Worship and Offering\n \nOne of the most important things we do at synod assembly work is to worship together. This is a time to ground us in the word of God\, bring us together as the body of Christ\, and help us prayerfully reflect and prepare for the work ahead. \nOur Synod Assembly worship service is scheduled for Friday\, May 30\, 2025 at 7:00 pm. \nThis year’s worship will be energetic and contemporary\, in the style of the ELCA Youth Gathering. We encourage congregations to invite their youth and young adult members to attend! \nThis service is open to all. It is not necessary to register to attend worship. You do not need to be a voting member of the assembly to attend worship. \n \n DOWNLOAD: Church Promo Kit (Bulletin Inserts & More!)\n \nOpportunities for High School Youth\n\n Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons\nWorship Volunteers: We’d love for youth to serve as readers\, ushers\, communion assistants\, and more. \nWhirlyBall Social: After worship\, we’re inviting youth and chaperones/leaders to gather at WhirlyBall in Brookfield Square. Bishop Erickson and our worship leader\, Tyra Dennis\, have promised to WhirlyBall\, too! \n \n Sign Up: Youth Worship Volunteer & WhirlyBall Social\n \nTyra Dennis\, Worship Leader\n \nTyra Dennis\, better known as “Tyralucia\,” was born and raised in Los Angeles\, California and has always been drawn to the stage by her talents: singing\, composing music\, playing the piano (as well as 11 other various instruments)\, acting and writing. The singer\, songwriter and musician has accomplished so much and continues to excel beyond expectations\, from performing with the greats such as Chaka Kahn\, Stevie Wonder\, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Jackson Browne\, Ray Charles and Slash from Guns and Roses while still being in high school to having a key role in developing and starring in the first Apple iPod commercial. Tyra’s work spans across all music genres and audiences. Tyra has also always made it important to share her blessings with others and does so\, among other music and philanthropic efforts\, with Music Mayhem; a full service entertainment company specializing in music production\, artist development\, talent management and event curation which she founded in 2012. She has also opened for Grammy winner Eric Bellinger during 2014’s Stand Against Autism Benefit Concert\, which was one of her philanthropic efforts. She has worked with the likes of Ike Turner\, YoYo\, Herbie Hancock\, Izzy The Kidd\, Symbolyc One\, Andre Merrit\, First Born\, Soaky Siren\, Kevin McCall and more. Not only did she perform with those acclaimed musical masterminds\, she also recorded an upbeat swinging version of “Let The Good Times Roll” with Ray Charles and Slash from Guns and Roses. \n\nSince 2016\, Tyra has been able to show her passion for worship and love for Christ by becoming a worship leader within the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) when answering the call to serve at Another Level Ministries. She has led the music for many events\, including but not limited to Western States Youth Gathering (WYLE)\, Theoasis (SYC Synod)\, Synod Assembly (SWC Synod)\, ELCA Gathering\, Extravaganza and more. She is honored to use her gift in a way that elevates God’s kingdom and gives back to the one that has given her everything. \n \n Read Tyra’s Full Bio\n \nAssembly Offering\nThis year’s offering will go to support the work of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL). Our keynote speaker\, the Rev. Khader El-Yateem\, is a native of Bethlehem\, Palestine\, and he is one of the many gifts that comes from the Lutheran Church in that fractured part of the world. The ELCJHL has six congregations and operates four K-12 schools in Ramallah\, Beit Jala\, Bethlehem and Beit Sahour. Each year\, the ELCJHL schools serve more than 3\,000 students. The ELCJHL also has four additional ministries; the Gender Justice Ministry\, the office of which is housed in the main offices of the Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem\, the Environmental Education Center located on the Talitha Kumi campus in Beit Jala\, the Diaconal Ministry\, which is housed in the offices of Beit Ibrahim\, and a Youth Ministry. Their congregations and communities have suffered greatly during the Israel-Hamas war\, and our gift will be a sign of solidarity and support. \n\n\n\n Dinner Tickets and Keynote Speaker\n \nOur Synod Assembly dinner is scheduled for Friday\, May 30\, 2025 at 5:00 pm. \nDinner tickets are included for all registered members. If you would like to attend the dinner\, but are not registering for the entire assembly\, use the button below to purchase dinner tickets. \n \n Purchase Individual Dinner Tickets\n \n \n DOWNLOAD: Church Promo Kit (Bulletin Inserts & More!)\n \nDinner guests are also invited to attend the worship service that follows. (No registration is necessary to attend worship.) \nRev. Khader El-Yateem\, Keynote Speaker\n \nThe Rev. Khader El-Yateem is the Executive Director of the Service and Justice home area of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). \nPastor El-Yateem has served as Assistant to the Bishop and Director for Evangelical Mission with the ELCA Florida-Bahamas Synod. Prior to joining the synod staff\, he served as pastor of Salam Arabic Lutheran Church in Brooklyn\, N.Y.\, a congregation he started as a mission developer in 1995. El-Yateem also worked in patient relations at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn from 2010 to 2017 and was chief financial officer at Bethlehem Bible College in Bethlehem from 1990 to 1992. \nBorn and raised in Bethlehem\, El-Yateem received his Bachelor of Theology from Bethlehem Bible College in 1989 and his Bachelor of Theology and World Religions from the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo in 1991. He received his Master of Divinity degree from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (now United Seminary) in 1996. \n\n\nAll actively serving rostered ministers (pastors and deacons) are voting members at Synod Assembly. They do not count towards your lay voting member limits.\nRetired rostered ministers who wish to attend as a voting member must contact the synod office prior to registering.  Retired Rostered Ministers do not register as a lay voting member of a congregation. Learn more by visiting the Retired Rostered Minister Voting Information tab below.\nThe number of lay voting members your congregation elects depends on the number of baptized members reported on your 2023 congregational report form A. We encourage congregations to choose voting members who will represent a range of age\, ethnicity\, and gender whenever possible. Use our handy chart to see how many voting lay people your congregation can register for Synod Assembly. This page also includes some helpful FAQs about voting members.\n\nAll congregations may elect at least two lay voting members to the Synod Assembly.\nCongregations having 750 to 1\,249 baptized members may elect a third lay voting member. Thereafter an additional lay voting member may be added for each additional 500 baptized members of the congregation (e.g. at 1\,250 members\, 1\,750 members\, etc.).\nAll congregations may add one voting member to the number allotted if that additional member is a youth or young adult (30 or younger when elected).\n\n\n\n \n Register Now\n \nImportant Dates \n\n\nApril 30\, 2025: Final day of early bird pricing   \n\n\nMay 1\, 2025: Registration prices increase  \n\n\nMay 14\, 2025: Cancellation deadline \n\n\nMay 14\, 2025 – Advance registration closes (including registrations with childcare) \n\n\n2025 Registration Fees \n\n\nVoting Members/Non-voting members: $245 (early bird pricing – register by April 30)/$270 (standard pricing – register May 1 or later) \n\n\nRetired Rostered Ministers\, Youth\,Young Adults: $145 (early bird pricing – register by April 30)/$170 (standard pricing – register May 1 or later) \n\n\nWalk-in registration ($170/$270) will be available beginning May 30. Meals are not guaranteed for walk-in registrations. \nWe respectfully request that all registrations (including walk-ins) be paid by May 31\, 2025. If you need to make other arrangements\, please contact us directly at 414.671.1212. \nOur childcare room is staffed by a paid and background-checked team of adults. Children must be pre-registered for childcare; we are unable to accommodate children that are not pre-registered. We hire providers based on the number and ages of registered children. \n  \nChildcare is available for children 6 weeks through five years old. If you have older children we’ll do our best to provide childcare for them. Please contact the office for details about childcare for older children at 414.671.1212. \n  \nChildren will have Friday dinner and Saturday lunch in the childcare room. Parents should plan to send their own snacks\, diapers\, comfort items and shareable toys with their child. \n  \nParents of registered children: Please take a few minutes to fill this form in before you arrive for assembly: Child care form. You will turn this form in to the child care providers. \nIMPORTANT!! Our childcare providers have received background checks and they are compensated for their time. If you find you won’t need childcare after registering we would appreciate a phone call. \nIn accordance with the bylaw adopted at the 2022 assembly\, the number of retired rostered ministers serving as voting members shall not exceed 15% of the retired roster. All other retired ministers rostered in this synod shall be advisory members to the Synod Assembly\, with voice\, but not vote. For 2025\, the number of voting members from the retired roster is 22 (15% of the 148 retired rostered ministers in the synod as of 12/31/24). \nRetired rostered ministers do not register as lay voting members of a congregation. \nRetired rostered ministers serving under contract in transitional ministries are automatically granted voting privileges. \nRetired rostered ministers who are NOT serving under contract in transitional ministries must contact Mary Romskog  (414.671.1212) in the synod office by March 31\, 2025 prior to registering. If there are more than 22 retired rostered ministers who express interest in serving as a voting member\, we will conduct a vote\, allowing you\, as the retired rostered ministers\, to decide who will be the voting members. \nIf we reach the limit of 22 retired rostered ministers with voting privileges\, additional retired rostered ministers are welcome to register as non-voting members and are allowed to speak on all matters before the assembly.  \nA more detailed agenda will be available closer to the Assembly. \nTuesday\, May 27 (pre-Assembly) \n\n\n6:30 pm – Assembly Orientation via zoom \n\n\n7:30 pm – Resolutions Hearing via zoom \n\n\nWednesday\, May 28 (pre-Assembly) \n\n\n6:30 pm – Budget Hearing via zoom \n\n\nFriday\, May 30 (Assembly\, Day 1) \n\n\n2:00 pm – Registration opens \n\n\n4:00 pm – Plenary 1 \n\n\n5:15 pm – Dinner and Keynote with Rev. Khader El-Yateem \n\n\n7:00 pm – Worship with Tyra Dennis \n\n\nSaturday\, May 31 (Assembly\, Day 2) \n\n\n7:30 am – Registration opens \n\n\n8:30 am – Plenary 2 \n\n\n10:00 am – Break \n\n\n12pm – Lunch \n\n\n1:15 pm – Plenary 3 \n\n\n2:15 pm – Break \n\n\n4:00 pm – Sending \n\n\nPlease check this page for updated information that will assist you as you prepare to attend Synod Assembly. \nHere are a few tips to get started: \n\n\nMaterials and information will be shared directly with voting members at the email address you provide when you register. This includes information for voting during assembly. \n\n\nIf your email address changes or you are not receiving information starting in May\, please contact us immediately. \n\n\nSynod Assembly work includes being informed about the resolutions\, rules\, constitutional amendments\, elected positions and more that will be presented.   \n\n\nWe strongly encourage you to take the time to read through the information and be prepared for discussion and voting during assembly. \n\n\nLearn more by visiting the Resources to prepare for Assembly section below. \n\n\nOne of the most important things we do at synod assembly work is to worship together. This is a time to ground us in the word of God\, bring us together as the body of Christ\, and help us prayerfully reflect and prepare for the work ahead. \nOur Synod Assembly worship service is scheduled for Friday\, May 30\, 2025 at 7:00 pm. \nThis year’s worship will be energetic and contemporary\, in the style of the ELCA Youth Gathering. We encourage congregations to invite their youth and young adult members to attend! \nThis service is open to all. It is not necessary to register to attend worship. You do not need to be a voting member of the assembly to attend worship. \n \n DOWNLOAD: Church Promo Kit (Bulletin Inserts & More!)\n \nOpportunities for High School Youth\n\n Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons\nWorship Volunteers: We’d love for youth to serve as readers\, ushers\, communion assistants\, and more. \nWhirlyBall Social: After worship\, we’re inviting youth and chaperones/leaders to gather at WhirlyBall in Brookfield Square. Bishop Erickson and our worship leader\, Tyra Dennis\, have promised to WhirlyBall\, too! \n \n Sign Up: Youth Worship Volunteer & WhirlyBall Social\n \nTyra Dennis\, Worship Leader\n \nTyra Dennis\, better known as “Tyralucia\,” was born and raised in Los Angeles\, California and has always been drawn to the stage by her talents: singing\, composing music\, playing the piano (as well as 11 other various instruments)\, acting and writing. The singer\, songwriter and musician has accomplished so much and continues to excel beyond expectations\, from performing with the greats such as Chaka Kahn\, Stevie Wonder\, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Jackson Browne\, Ray Charles and Slash from Guns and Roses while still being in high school to having a key role in developing and starring in the first Apple iPod commercial. Tyra’s work spans across all music genres and audiences. Tyra has also always made it important to share her blessings with others and does so\, among other music and philanthropic efforts\, with Music Mayhem; a full service entertainment company specializing in music production\, artist development\, talent management and event curation which she founded in 2012. She has also opened for Grammy winner Eric Bellinger during 2014’s Stand Against Autism Benefit Concert\, which was one of her philanthropic efforts. She has worked with the likes of Ike Turner\, YoYo\, Herbie Hancock\, Izzy The Kidd\, Symbolyc One\, Andre Merrit\, First Born\, Soaky Siren\, Kevin McCall and more. Not only did she perform with those acclaimed musical masterminds\, she also recorded an upbeat swinging version of “Let The Good Times Roll” with Ray Charles and Slash from Guns and Roses. \n\nSince 2016\, Tyra has been able to show her passion for worship and love for Christ by becoming a worship leader within the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) when answering the call to serve at Another Level Ministries. She has led the music for many events\, including but not limited to Western States Youth Gathering (WYLE)\, Theoasis (SYC Synod)\, Synod Assembly (SWC Synod)\, ELCA Gathering\, Extravaganza and more. She is honored to use her gift in a way that elevates God’s kingdom and gives back to the one that has given her everything. \n \n Read Tyra’s Full Bio\n \nAssembly Offering\nThis year’s offering will go to support the work of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL). Our keynote speaker\, the Rev. Khader El-Yateem\, is a native of Bethlehem\, Palestine\, and he is one of the many gifts that comes from the Lutheran Church in that fractured part of the world. The ELCJHL has six congregations and operates four K-12 schools in Ramallah\, Beit Jala\, Bethlehem and Beit Sahour. Each year\, the ELCJHL schools serve more than 3\,000 students. The ELCJHL also has four additional ministries; the Gender Justice Ministry\, the office of which is housed in the main offices of the Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem\, the Environmental Education Center located on the Talitha Kumi campus in Beit Jala\, the Diaconal Ministry\, which is housed in the offices of Beit Ibrahim\, and a Youth Ministry. Their congregations and communities have suffered greatly during the Israel-Hamas war\, and our gift will be a sign of solidarity and support. \nOur Synod Assembly dinner is scheduled for Friday\, May 30\, 2025 at 5:00 pm. \nDinner tickets are included for all registered members. If you would like to attend the dinner\, but are not registering for the entire assembly\, use the button below to purchase dinner tickets. \n \n Purchase Individual Dinner Tickets\n \n \n DOWNLOAD: Church Promo Kit (Bulletin Inserts & More!)\n \nDinner guests are also invited to attend the worship service that follows. (No registration is necessary to attend worship.) \nRev. Khader El-Yateem\, Keynote Speaker\n \nThe Rev. Khader El-Yateem is the Executive Director of the Service and Justice home area of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). \nPastor El-Yateem has served as Assistant to the Bishop and Director for Evangelical Mission with the ELCA Florida-Bahamas Synod. Prior to joining the synod staff\, he served as pastor of Salam Arabic Lutheran Church in Brooklyn\, N.Y.\, a congregation he started as a mission developer in 1995. El-Yateem also worked in patient relations at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn from 2010 to 2017 and was chief financial officer at Bethlehem Bible College in Bethlehem from 1990 to 1992. \nBorn and raised in Bethlehem\, El-Yateem received his Bachelor of Theology from Bethlehem Bible College in 1989 and his Bachelor of Theology and World Religions from the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo in 1991. He received his Master of Divinity degree from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (now United Seminary) in 1996. \nResources to Prepare for Assembly\n\n\n Detailed Agenda\n \nTuesday\, May 27 (pre-Assembly) \n\n\n6:30 pm – Assembly Orientation via zoom \n\n\n7:30 pm – Resolutions Hearing via zoom \n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89303550254?pwd=ARXGuL8wABYCcbJG52BcKmSzmuOeui.1  \nMeeting ID: 893 0355 0254 Passcode: 327080 \nWednesday\, May 28 (pre-Assembly) \n\n\n6:30 pm – Budget Hearing via zoom \n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89303550254?pwd=ARXGuL8wABYCcbJG52BcKmSzmuOeui.1  \nMeeting ID: 893 0355 0254 Passcode: 327080 \nFriday\, May 30 (Assembly\, Day 1) \n\n\n2:00 pm – Registration opens \n\n\n4:00 pm – Plenary 1 \n\n\nWelcome \nLand Acknowledgment \nOpening of the Assembly \nOrientation and Welcome Special Guests \nInterfaith Greetings \nReport of the Credentials Committee \nAssembly Appointments \nAdoption of Agenda \nApproval of Rules and Procedures \nNominations Report \nReference and Counsel Report \n\n\n5:15 pm – Dinner and Keynote with Rev. Khader El-Yateem \n\n\n7:00 pm – Worship with Tyra Dennis \n\n\n8:15 pm – Dessert Reception \n\n\nSaturday\, May 31 (Assembly\, Day 2) \n\n\n7:30 am – Registration opens/Breakfast available \n\n\n8:30 am – Plenary 2 \n\n\nDevotion  \nOrientation/Review \nBudget Presentation \nBishop Report  \nDevotion \nBreak \nFirst Ballot for Open Positions \nVice President Report \nReport of the First Ballot \nAction on the Budget \nResolutions \n\n\n12pm – Lunch \n\n\n1:15 pm – Plenary 3 \n\n\nDevotion \nReport of the Credentials Committee \nSecond Ballot for Open Positions \nELCA Representative Report \nDevotion \nBreak \nReport of the Second Ballot \nThird Ballot for Open Positions \nResolutions \nInstall Elected persons \nClosing of the Assembly \n  \nPlease note: This agenda is not finalized and may change prior to the opening of assembly. \n\n\n\n Assembly Rules\n \n2025 Rules and Procedures \nThe Greater Milwaukee Synod Council recommends to the Synod Assembly the following Rules and Procedures for 2025. These will be formalized by the Assembly at the First Plenary Session of the Assembly\, but will be followed prior to that action. \n \n\n\n\nTitle\nDownload\n\n\n\n \n2025 Synod Assembly Rules\n DownloadPreview \n\n\n\n You need to login to be able to upload file!\n Username or Email Address\n \n \n Password\n \n Remember Me \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Nominations and Open Positions\n \nOpen positions for nominations are listed below. Use this fillable pdf or our online form to submit a nomination form. \nPlease note: Gender non-binary or gender non-conforming people can be nominated to serve in any roles designated for gendered representation.  \nConsultation Committee \nThe role of the consultation committee is spelled out in detail in chapter 20 of the ELCA’s constitution\, focusing on working to resolve conflicts within the synod and in congregations. The term of service is six years and members may not be elected to consecutive terms. \n\n\nAt Large – Lay Male (full term: 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2031) \n\nThom Nicla (he/him)\n\n\n\nAt Large – Lay Female (full term: 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2031) \n\nBonnie Zimmermann (she/her)\n\n\n\nAt Large – Rostered Minister (full term: 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2031) \n\nRev. Carolyn Sellers Rizzo (she/her)\n\n\n\nAt Large – Rostered Minister (full term: 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2031) \n\nRev. Jackie Cook (she/her)\n\n\n\nSynod Council \nThe role of the Synod Council is to be the board of directors of this synod and to serve as its interim legislative authority between meetings of the Synod Assembly. \n\n\nAt Large – Lay Male (full term: 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2029) \n\nJeffrey Kehoe (he/him)\n\n\n\nAt Large – Lay Female (full term: 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2029) \n\nJean Nelson (she/her)\n\n\n\nAt Large – Rostered Minister (full term: 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2029) \n\nRev. Perrie Dralle (she/her)\n\n\n\nAt Large – Youth/Young Adult aged 30 or under when elected (full term 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2029) \n\nAlex Pechauer Bates (he/him)\n\n\n\nAt Large – Youth aged 18 or under when elected (full term 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2027) \n\nAvery Newell (she/her)\n\n\n\nVice President – Layperson (full term: 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2029) \n\nDr. Rose Dotson (she/her)\n\n\n\nTreasurer – Layperson or Rostered Minister (full term: 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2029) \n\n\nCentral Conference – Lay Female (full term: 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2029) \n\nRoxanne Rhinehart (she/her)\n\n\n\nNorth Conference – Rostered Minister (full term: 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2029) \n\nRev. Alexis Twito (she/her)\n\n\n\nSouth Conference– Lay Male (full term: 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2029) \n\n\n\n\n\n Resolutions\n \nThe deadline to submit a resolution is March 31\, 2025. When a resolution is submitted it will be reviewed and then added to this page. \nLearn more about resolutions and memorials – what they are\, how to write them and more –  in this guide and this flowchart. \n \n\n\n\nTitle\nDownload\n\n\n\n \nResolution 1 SA 2025 Recreate the Welcome Statement of the Greater Milwaukee Synod\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nResolution 2 SA 2025 Resolution to Thank Congregtions\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nResolution 3 SA 2025 Partnership with Sumud- For Justice in Palestine and Israel\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nResolution 4 SA 2025 Addressing the Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools in the United States\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nResolution 5 SA 2025 Resolution in Support of Efforts to Hold the Fossil Fuel Industry Accountable\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nResolution 6 SA 2025 Evaluate and Update the Call Process\n DownloadPreview \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n Reports\n \n \n\n\n\nTitle\nDownload\n\n\n\n \nBishop Eaton's Synod Assembly 2025 Letter English\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nBishop Eaton's Synod Assembly 2025 Letter Spanish\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nELCA Federal Credit Union Report\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nELCA Foundation Report\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nGlobal Refuge Report\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nLuther College Report\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nLuther Seminary Report\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nLutheran School of Theology at Chicago Report\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nLutheran Social Services Report\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nMeru Coffee Report\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nMission Investment Fund Report\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nRegion 5 Report\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nSt. Olaf College – Synod Assembly Report 2025\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nWartburg College Report\n DownloadPreview \n\n\n\n\nVideo Reports: \n\nLuther College\nLutheran School of Theology at Chicago\nWartburg Theological Seminary\n\n\n\n\n Transportation\, Meals\, and Facility Information\n \nBrookfield Conference Center \nThe Brookfield Conference Center\, 325 S Moorland Rd\, Brookfield\, WI 53005\, is the location of our annual assembly in 2025. This conference facility is located just off 1-94 near Brookfield Square Mall. Ample parking is available right outside the venue. \nPublic Transportation \nPublic transportation is available  from Milwaukee. Learn more about the bus route and transfers here. \n \nAdditional Information \n\n\nDress in Layers: Conference facilities can vary greatly in temperature and you will be more comfortable if you dress in layers. \n\n\nWi-Fi: Coming soon \n\n\nFriday Dinner: You will find a dinner ticket tucked in the middle of the name badge holder that notes your dinner choice. Place your meal ticket on the table in front of after the conclusion of Plenary 1. If you shared information about an allergy or dietary restriction that requires a special meal\, you will have a red colored ticket. Be sure to confirm with the server that you are receiving the correct meal. \n\n\nSaturday Meals: We have a light continental breakfast buffet featuring juice\, house-made pastries\, sliced breakfast breads\, muffins\, coffee\, tea\, and water scheduled for 7:30 am. Lunch is a southwest buffet featuring garden chopped salad\, chicken street tacos\, cheese enchiladas\, black beans\, Spanish rice and more. \n\n\nRestrooms: The primary set of restrooms is located past the display tables on the west end of the building. An all-gender restroom is available on the east end of the building. There is also a private space for nursing mothers. \n\n\nChildcare: Our childcare room is staffed by a paid and background-checked team of adults. Children must be pre-registered for childcare; we are unable to accommodate children that are not pre-registered. We hire providers based on the number and ages of registered children. Children will have Friday dinner and Saturday lunch in the childcare room. Parents should plan to send their own snacks\, diapers\, comfort items\, and shareable toys with their child.  \n\n\nElectronic Devices: You are encouraged and welcome to bring your electronic devices along to access documents needed for the assembly. Please do not bring extension cords with you. We will have a charging station near the back of the room if you need to charge your device. Extension cords are a tripping hazard and will be removed. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, May 27 (pre-Assembly) \n\n\n6:30 pm – Assembly Orientation via zoom \n\n\n7:30 pm – Resolutions Hearing via zoom \n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89303550254?pwd=ARXGuL8wABYCcbJG52BcKmSzmuOeui.1  \nMeeting ID: 893 0355 0254 Passcode: 327080 \nWednesday\, May 28 (pre-Assembly) \n\n\n6:30 pm – Budget Hearing via zoom \n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89303550254?pwd=ARXGuL8wABYCcbJG52BcKmSzmuOeui.1  \nMeeting ID: 893 0355 0254 Passcode: 327080 \nFriday\, May 30 (Assembly\, Day 1) \n\n\n2:00 pm – Registration opens \n\n\n4:00 pm – Plenary 1 \n\n\nWelcome \nLand Acknowledgment \nOpening of the Assembly \nOrientation and Welcome Special Guests \nInterfaith Greetings \nReport of the Credentials Committee \nAssembly Appointments \nAdoption of Agenda \nApproval of Rules and Procedures \nNominations Report \nReference and Counsel Report \n\n\n5:15 pm – Dinner and Keynote with Rev. Khader El-Yateem \n\n\n7:00 pm – Worship with Tyra Dennis \n\n\n8:15 pm – Dessert Reception \n\n\nSaturday\, May 31 (Assembly\, Day 2) \n\n\n7:30 am – Registration opens/Breakfast available \n\n\n8:30 am – Plenary 2 \n\n\nDevotion  \nOrientation/Review \nBudget Presentation \nBishop Report  \nDevotion \nBreak \nFirst Ballot for Open Positions \nVice President Report \nReport of the First Ballot \nAction on the Budget \nResolutions \n\n\n12pm – Lunch \n\n\n1:15 pm – Plenary 3 \n\n\nDevotion \nReport of the Credentials Committee \nSecond Ballot for Open Positions \nELCA Representative Report \nDevotion \nBreak \nReport of the Second Ballot \nThird Ballot for Open Positions \nResolutions \nInstall Elected persons \nClosing of the Assembly \n  \nPlease note: This agenda is not finalized and may change prior to the opening of assembly. \n2025 Rules and Procedures \nThe Greater Milwaukee Synod Council recommends to the Synod Assembly the following Rules and Procedures for 2025. These will be formalized by the Assembly at the First Plenary Session of the Assembly\, but will be followed prior to that action. \n \n\n\n\nTitle\nDownload\n\n\n\n \n2025 Synod Assembly Rules\n DownloadPreview \n\n\n\n\nOpen positions for nominations are listed below. Use this fillable pdf or our online form to submit a nomination form. \nPlease note: Gender non-binary or gender non-conforming people can be nominated to serve in any roles designated for gendered representation.  \nConsultation Committee \nThe role of the consultation committee is spelled out in detail in chapter 20 of the ELCA’s constitution\, focusing on working to resolve conflicts within the synod and in congregations. The term of service is six years and members may not be elected to consecutive terms. \n\n\nAt Large – Lay Male (full term: 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2031) \n\nThom Nicla (he/him)\n\n\n\nAt Large – Lay Female (full term: 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2031) \n\nBonnie Zimmermann (she/her)\n\n\n\nAt Large – Rostered Minister (full term: 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2031) \n\nRev. Carolyn Sellers Rizzo (she/her)\n\n\n\nAt Large – Rostered Minister (full term: 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2031) \n\nRev. Jackie Cook (she/her)\n\n\n\nSynod Council \nThe role of the Synod Council is to be the board of directors of this synod and to serve as its interim legislative authority between meetings of the Synod Assembly. \n\n\nAt Large – Lay Male (full term: 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2029) \n\nJeffrey Kehoe (he/him)\n\n\n\nAt Large – Lay Female (full term: 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2029) \n\nJean Nelson (she/her)\n\n\n\nAt Large – Rostered Minister (full term: 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2029) \n\nRev. Perrie Dralle (she/her)\n\n\n\nAt Large – Youth/Young Adult aged 30 or under when elected (full term 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2029) \n\nAlex Pechauer Bates (he/him)\n\n\n\nAt Large – Youth aged 18 or under when elected (full term 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2027) \n\nAvery Newell (she/her)\n\n\n\nVice President – Layperson (full term: 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2029) \n\nDr. Rose Dotson (she/her)\n\n\n\nTreasurer – Layperson or Rostered Minister (full term: 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2029) \n\n\nCentral Conference – Lay Female (full term: 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2029) \n\nRoxanne Rhinehart (she/her)\n\n\n\nNorth Conference – Rostered Minister (full term: 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2029) \n\nRev. Alexis Twito (she/her)\n\n\n\nSouth Conference– Lay Male (full term: 9/1/2025 – 8/31/2029) \n\n\nThe deadline to submit a resolution is March 31\, 2025. When a resolution is submitted it will be reviewed and then added to this page. \nLearn more about resolutions and memorials – what they are\, how to write them and more –  in this guide and this flowchart. \n \n\n\n\nTitle\nDownload\n\n\n\n \nResolution 1 SA 2025 Recreate the Welcome Statement of the Greater Milwaukee Synod\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nResolution 2 SA 2025 Resolution to Thank Congregtions\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nResolution 3 SA 2025 Partnership with Sumud- For Justice in Palestine and Israel\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nResolution 4 SA 2025 Addressing the Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools in the United States\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nResolution 5 SA 2025 Resolution in Support of Efforts to Hold the Fossil Fuel Industry Accountable\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nResolution 6 SA 2025 Evaluate and Update the Call Process\n DownloadPreview \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nTitle\nDownload\n\n\n\n \nBishop Eaton's Synod Assembly 2025 Letter English\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nBishop Eaton's Synod Assembly 2025 Letter Spanish\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nELCA Federal Credit Union Report\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nELCA Foundation Report\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nGlobal Refuge Report\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nLuther College Report\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nLuther Seminary Report\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nLutheran School of Theology at Chicago Report\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nLutheran Social Services Report\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nMeru Coffee Report\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nMission Investment Fund Report\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nRegion 5 Report\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nSt. Olaf College – Synod Assembly Report 2025\n DownloadPreview \n\n \nWartburg College Report\n DownloadPreview \n\n\n\n\nVideo Reports: \n\nLuther College\nLutheran School of Theology at Chicago\nWartburg Theological Seminary\n\nBrookfield Conference Center \nThe Brookfield Conference Center\, 325 S Moorland Rd\, Brookfield\, WI 53005\, is the location of our annual assembly in 2025. This conference facility is located just off 1-94 near Brookfield Square Mall. Ample parking is available right outside the venue. \nPublic Transportation \nPublic transportation is available  from Milwaukee. Learn more about the bus route and transfers here. \n \nAdditional Information \n\n\nDress in Layers: Conference facilities can vary greatly in temperature and you will be more comfortable if you dress in layers. \n\n\nWi-Fi: Coming soon \n\n\nFriday Dinner: You will find a dinner ticket tucked in the middle of the name badge holder that notes your dinner choice. Place your meal ticket on the table in front of after the conclusion of Plenary 1. If you shared information about an allergy or dietary restriction that requires a special meal\, you will have a red colored ticket. Be sure to confirm with the server that you are receiving the correct meal. \n\n\nSaturday Meals: We have a light continental breakfast buffet featuring juice\, house-made pastries\, sliced breakfast breads\, muffins\, coffee\, tea\, and water scheduled for 7:30 am. Lunch is a southwest buffet featuring garden chopped salad\, chicken street tacos\, cheese enchiladas\, black beans\, Spanish rice and more. \n\n\nRestrooms: The primary set of restrooms is located past the display tables on the west end of the building. An all-gender restroom is available on the east end of the building. There is also a private space for nursing mothers. \n\n\nChildcare: Our childcare room is staffed by a paid and background-checked team of adults. Children must be pre-registered for childcare; we are unable to accommodate children that are not pre-registered. We hire providers based on the number and ages of registered children. Children will have Friday dinner and Saturday lunch in the childcare room. Parents should plan to send their own snacks\, diapers\, comfort items\, and shareable toys with their child.  \n\n\nElectronic Devices: You are encouraged and welcome to bring your electronic devices along to access documents needed for the assembly. Please do not bring extension cords with you. We will have a charging station near the back of the room if you need to charge your device. Extension cords are a tripping hazard and will be removed. URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/synod-assembly-2025/ LOCATION:Brookfield Conference Center\, 325 South Moorland Road\, Brookfield\, WI\, 53005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/2025-SA_Logo.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org GEO:43.0283851;-88.1071474 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brookfield Conference Center 325 South Moorland Road Brookfield WI 53005 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=325 South Moorland Road:geo:-88.1071474,43.0283851 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T183000 DTSTAMP:20260107T023515Z CREATED:20250506T162250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T023515Z UID:10001384-1747506600-1747506600@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Pizza & Palestine - Young Adult Event DESCRIPTION:Pizza & Palestine\n \n \n May 17\n @\n6:30 pm \n\n Redeemer Lutheran Church\n\n631 N. 19th Street\n \n Milwaukee\,\n WI\n 53233\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n \nYoung adults! Join us for pizza and conversation about how faith connects us to justice work in Palestine and Israel. \nELCA Sumud’s Program Director Maddi Froiland\, Wisconsin Christians for Justice in Palestine\, and Bishop Paul Erickson will all speak about the connection between faith and justice in the holy land\, and there will be plenty of time for Q&A. URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/pizza-and-palestine/ LOCATION:Redeemer Lutheran Church\, 631 N. 19th Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53233\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/Pizza-and-Palestine.avif GEO:43.0382353;-87.9369452 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Redeemer Lutheran Church 631 N. 19th Street Milwaukee WI 53233 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=631 N. 19th Street:geo:-87.9369452,43.0382353 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T163000 DTSTAMP:20260107T220002Z CREATED:20250320T195634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T220002Z UID:10001375-1747472400-1747499400@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Deconstructing Racism (Introductory Anti-Racism Training) DESCRIPTION:Deconstructing Racism\n(Introductory Anti-Racism Training)\nMay 9\, 2025\n@\n9:00 am\n–\n4:30 pm \nGalilee Lutheran Church – Pewaukee\nN24 W26430 Crestview Drive \nPewaukee\,\n53072 \n+ Google Map \n\n \n“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. Through reflection on those stories\, participants examine the construction and meaning of racism and the part we all play in upholding and maintaining the system. We will begin to identify steps and opportunities to grow in both understanding and action. \nRegistration Fee: $90 includes materials and lunch. Scholarship assistance available upon request (fee does not cover the entire cost). \nRegistration closes Friday\, May 9. \n\nRegister Now\n \nQuestions? \nGalilee Lutheran Site Contact: Deb Kohler\, 262-844-6155 \nEvent Facilitators: \n\nRev. Marilyn Miller: marilyn.millerm3@att.net\, 414-617-4907\nJoyce Caldwell\, PhD:  jacaldwell50@gmail.com\, 414-333-3756 URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/deconstructing-racism-may-2025/ LOCATION:Galilee Lutheran Church – Pewaukee\, N24 W26430 Crestview Drive\, Pewaukee\, 53072 CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/Deconstructing-Racism-logo.avif GEO:43.0692893;-88.2720044 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Galilee Lutheran Church – Pewaukee N24 W26430 Crestview Drive Pewaukee 53072;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=N24 W26430 Crestview Drive:geo:-88.2720044,43.0692893 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250617 DTSTAMP:20260107T041804Z CREATED:20250327T190101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T041804Z UID:10001377-1746403200-1750118399@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Synod-Wide Book Study: "My Grandmother's Hands" by Resmaa Menakem DESCRIPTION:Synod-Wide Book Study:\n“My Grandmother’s Hands” by Resmaa Menakem\nMondays\, May 5 – 19 and June 2 – 16 (no book study on Memorial Day)\n6-8pm on Zoom\nJoin us for a synod-wide book study and discussion of “My Grandmother’s Hands” by Resmaa Menakem\, facilitated by Rev. Afi Dobbins-Mays\, Assistant to the Bishop for Authentic Diversity & Leadership. The weight of oppression and racialized trauma is so heavy. Working with one another with grace and love\, we can unpack. We can heal. We can reclaim our joy! \n Please note that registration for this event closes on Friday\, May 9th at 4:00 pm. \n \n Register + Get the Zoom Link\n \n \n \nAbout the Book\n“In this groundbreaking book\, therapist Resmaa Menakem examines the damage caused by racism in America from the perspective of trauma and body-centered psychology. The body is where our instincts reside and where we fight\, flee\, or freeze\, and it endures the trauma inflicted by the ills that plague society. Menakem argues this destruction will continue until Americans learn to heal the generational anguish of white supremacy\, which is deeply embedded in all our bodies. Our collective agony doesn’t just affect African Americans. White Americans suffer their own secondary trauma as well. So do blue Americans—our police. \nMy Grandmother’s Hands is a call to action for all of us to recognize that racism is not only about the head\, but about the body\, and introduces an alternative view of what we can do to grow beyond our entrenched racialized divide.“ \n \n Paperback\n \n \n E-Book\n \n \n Audiobook\n \nFree copies of the book are available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Contact Pr. Afi Dobbins-Mays at afi@milwaukeesynod.org. URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/my-grandmothers-hands-book-study/ LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/My-Grandmothers-Hands-square.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Afi Dobbins-May":MAILTO:afi@milwaukeesynod.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T120000 DTSTAMP:20250219T173735Z CREATED:20250130T173936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T173735Z UID:10001372-1744711200-1744718400@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:2025 Chrism Mass DESCRIPTION:2025 Chrism Mass\nApril 15 \n\nHoly Cross Lutheran Church \nW156 N8131 Pilgrim RoadMenomonee Falls\, \n\n+ Google Map \n\n262-251-2740 \n \nWe 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. \nWe are grateful for the many ways that our leaders are serving during Lent and Holy Week\, and hope that this time of worship can be a chance to reflect and be renewed in body and spirit. URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/2025-chrism-mass/ LOCATION:Holy Cross Lutheran Church\, W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road\, Menomonee Falls ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org GEO:43.1712528;-88.1019562 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Holy Cross Lutheran Church W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road Menomonee Falls;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road:geo:-88.1019562,43.1712528 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T193000 DTSTAMP:20260107T170006Z CREATED:20241210T205312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T170006Z UID:10001357-1742927400-1742931000@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: "This is My Story\, This is My Song" DESCRIPTION:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: “This is My Story\, This is My Song”\n March 25\, 2025\n @\n6:30 pm\n –\n7:30 pm\nCDT \nJoin our synod’s Mission Table for “Inspired for Mission\,” a monthly virtual gatherings centered around inspiring stories of where God is leading our Church! \nOur topic for March is “This is My Story\, This is My Song.” Music is a gift from God. It comforts us\, connects us with one another\, and often gives us words when we cannot find our own. At this month’s Inspired for Mission Zoom\, we’ll hear some inspiring stories from people in our synod about a song that is important to them. Join us for an hour of storytelling and inspiration – and perhaps be inspired to share your own short story! \n \n Click Here to Join Us on Zoom!\n \n Meeting ID: 820 9300 9097\nPasscode: 188373 URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/my_story_my_song/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Inspired for Mission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/GMS-Inspired-for-Mission_FB-Insta-Post_V1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T193000 DTSTAMP:20260107T170006Z CREATED:20241210T204642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T170006Z UID:10001356-1740508200-1740511800@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: "Church Councils and Faith Formation" DESCRIPTION:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: “Church Councils and Faith Formation”\n February 25\, 2025\n @\n6:30 pm\n –\n7:30 pm\nCST \nJoin 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 February is “Church Councils and Faith Formation.” \nDuring this month’s Inspired for Mission Zoom conversation\, we’ll try out a spiritual practice together\, and then hear stories and ideas from congregations around our synod. How can councils\, teams\, and committees grow in faith together? What spiritual or devotional practices have been helpful for your council? Bring a story or practice to share – or just come to listen and learn!\n \n Click Here to Join Us on Zoom!\n \nMeeting ID: 880 1299 8253 \nPasscode: 238656 \n  URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/church_councils/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Inspired for Mission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/GMS-Inspired-for-Mission_FB-Insta-Post_V1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T113000 DTSTAMP:20260107T051025Z CREATED:20250114T145944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T051025Z UID:10001358-1740214800-1740223800@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Adventures in Renewal CO-LAB: Celebration Edition DESCRIPTION:Adventures in Renewal CO-LAB: Celebration Edition\n \n February 22\n @\n9:00 am\n –\n11:30 am \n\n \n DenizenMKE \n \n\n4227 W Vliet St\n \n Milwaukee\,\n WI\n 53208\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n \n \nRaise a Toast to Learning!\nHere’s what to expect: \n\nA fun and inspiring gathering to reflect on how we have much to learn and how God teaches us even when – especially when – things don’t go like we expected\nAn opportunity to share your team’s Adventures in Renewal stories (prizes may be awarded!)\nLaughter\, learning\, and a practical tool to bring back to your congregation\n\nStay tuned for more details as we finalize plans. Until then\, please save the date and share this information with your team. \nWe look forward to celebrating together! \n \n RSVP to attend\n \n\n\n Questions? Contact Danette Braun\, Rev. Andy Fetters\, or Sonja Wolfe. URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/adventures-in-renewal-co-lab-celebration/ LOCATION:DenizenMKE\, 4227 W Vliet St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/CO-LAB-Celebration-Edition.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org GEO:43.0485568;-87.9679741 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DenizenMKE 4227 W Vliet St Milwaukee WI 53208 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4227 W Vliet St:geo:-87.9679741,43.0485568 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T220000 DTSTAMP:20260107T050905Z CREATED:20250122T172053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T050905Z UID:10001370-1739725200-1739743200@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Gather Games for Young Adults (18-35) DESCRIPTION:Gather Games for Young Adults (18-35)\n \n3rd Sunday of every month\, 5 – 10 pm\nDate & Time:\nFebruary 16\n@\n5:00 pm\n–\n10:00 pm \n\nGethsemane Lutheran Church – Brookfield \n13200 W. Greenfield Ave. \nBrookfield\,\nWI\n53005\nUnited States\n+ Google Map \n\nCost:\nFree (Dinner Included)\nGather MKE is a group of young adults looking for meaningful connections to our faith and our world. We are ELCA-based\, but welcome all who are looking for authentic community. Whether you have a home church you love or have never felt at home in organized religious spaces\, we are here for you. \nQuestions? Contact gathermke@gmail.com. URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/gather_games/ LOCATION:Gethsemane Lutheran Church – Brookfield\, 13200 W. Greenfield Ave.\, Brookfield\, WI\, 53005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/gather.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org GEO:43.016807;-88.077819 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gethsemane Lutheran Church – Brookfield 13200 W. Greenfield Ave. Brookfield WI 53005 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13200 W. Greenfield Ave.:geo:-88.077819,43.016807 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T150000 DTSTAMP:20260107T062402Z CREATED:20240626T200621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T062402Z UID:10001340-1739606400-1739631600@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Together in Mission 2025 DESCRIPTION:Together in Mission 2025\n \n February 15\, 2025\n @\n8:00 am\n –\n3:00 pm \n\n \n St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church – Wauwatosa \n \n\n1615 Wauwatosa Avenue\n \n Wauwatosa\,\n WI\n 53213\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cost: $25 (includes lunch) \nJoin us for our synod’s annual learning gathering of pastors\, deacons and lay leaders from across Southeast Wisconsin! Together we’ll worship\, celebrate our partnership in the Gospel\, and attend workshops on a variety of ministry topics. We are delighted to welcome Bishop Meggan Manlove from our Domestic Companion Synod\, the Northwest Intermountain Synod\, as our preacher and workshop presenter! \nPlease note: Although online registration closed on February 11th\, you can still attend by registering at the door on Saturday.  Please bring the $25 event fee in cash or by check (made payable to “Greater Milwaukee Synod”) and fill out a registration form when you enter.  IMPORTANT NOTE: Because our catering order was placed on Tuesday\, meals are NOT available for walk-in registrants.  A list of area restaurants is available upon request. \n \n Register Now\n \nBishop Meggan Manlove\, Worship Preacher and Workshop Presenter\nBishop Meggan Manlove grew up in Custer\, South Dakota. She graduated from Concordia College\, Moorhead\, spent a year in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Syracuse\, NY and then earned her M.Div. from the Univ. of Chicago Divinity School. She was shaped and nourished by both outdoor ministries (including three summers at Christikon) and campus ministry (ELCA and Episcopal in Chicago). She served a parish in rural Western Iowa for six years and moved to Nampa\, Idaho in 2010 to serve as pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church. She earned her Doctor in Ministry from San Francisco Theological Seminary in May 2021. Her dissertation is titled Equipping Lutherans for Faith Storytelling. \n  \nBishop Manlove loves working collaboratively and cares deeply about food security and affordable housing. In her free time\, she enjoys exploring the region\, deepening friendships\, reading fiction\, and watching good movies. She blogs at www.megganmanlove.com. \nAgenda\n8:00 am – Registration opens \n8:30 am – Worship \n9:45 am – Announcements and Updates \n10:00 am – Break \n10:15 am – Morning Workshops \n11:30 am – Lunch \n12:30 pm – Conference Gatherings* \n1:15 pm – Break \n1:30 pm – Afternoon Workshops \n2:45 pm – Sending \n*After lunch\, attendees are invited to attend special meetings\, grouped by conference and led by the conference dean. Your nametag will help you identify which conference your congregation is in\, and more information on the meetings will be available at the event. Read more about conferences here. \nDownload a pdf of all workshop descriptions here. \nMorning Workshops\n\n\n The Art and Practice of Forgiveness (Marye Beth Dugan\, The Nehemiah Project)\n \nThis presentation explores the healing and restorative powers of forgiveness. Marye Beth Dugan is the Executive Director of the Nehemiah Project. The mission of this organization is to promote the physical and emotional well-being of youth through psychological\, educational\, leadership\, and transitional living services in a residential community. \n\n\n\n Bipoc/LGBTQIA+ Advocacy and Public Safety in a White Christian Nationalist Era (Rev. Michelle Townsend de Lopez\, Cross\, Milwaukee)\n \n“A holistic strategy to help advocates maintain their well-being in action. This approach integrates self-care\, well being\, digital security and information security into traditional security practices for public advocacy. Key steps in the process are: Prepare\, Explore\, Strategize & Act. “Caring for myself is not an indulgence\, it is self-preservation and that is an act of political warfare.” – Audre Lorde” \n\n\n\n Bowen Family Systems Theory and Congregations (Rev. Kristin Nielsen\, Assistant to the Bishop for Congregations in Mission)\n \nDr Murray Bowen’s Family Systems Theory is a lens through which to understand human behavior in families. Rabbi Edwin Friedman applied this theory to behavior in congregations and synagogues. In our TIM workshop\, we will briefly name the eight concepts of Bowen’s theory\, and then look specifically at the concept of “Triangles” in our families of origin\, and in our congregations. \n\n\n\n Church Communicators Chat (Robyn Bayland\, Communications Manager)\n \nThis session is for anyone who helps make communications or creative content for their congregation. There will be an open Q&A session and time to connect with a community of creatives from other congregations in our synod. Bring all your creative hats — all experience levels and mediums (print and digital) are welcome! \n\n\n\n Confused about the Constitution? (Rev. Sarah Stobie\, Synod Secretary)\n \nSecretary Sarah Stobie will demonstrate how to take the model constitution and your own church’s out-dated constitution and blend them together. She will answer questions as she does it\, and by the end of the session participants will know how to do it themselves. \n\n\n\n Discover the Keys to Unlocking Generosity in Your Congregation (Rev. Chris Manke\, Executive Director\, Outreach for Hope)\n \nIn this class\, you’ll learn strategies to inspire generosity\, strengthen stewardship\, and align your church’s fundraising efforts with its mission. Explore practical tools for creating a culture of giving\, engaging members of all generations\, and sharing your church’s story in a way that compels support. Whether you’re looking to boost your annual giving or launch a specific campaign\, this class will equip you with actionable steps to achieve your goals and transform your congregation’s approach to fundraising. Join us and take the next step in faithful stewardship! \n\n\n\n Keeping God’s People Safe (Rev. Debra Trakel)\n \nHuman beings can and do harm one another. By increasing their knowledge of what to pay attention to\, congregation leaders can help ensure that the church is a safe place for all of God’s people—children and adults. You will leave this workshop with more information about how to create a safer church environment and a tool to help you engage in dialogue with other congregation leaders regarding the important issue: how to keep God’s people safe. \n\n\n\n Paperwork\, Please! A Fun & Practical Workshop on Mastering Church Record-Keeping (Mary Romskog\, Executive Assistant for Administration and Candidacy)\n \nLet’s face it—paperwork can feel like a never-ending mountain\, but what if it could be a manageable\, even enjoyable task? Whether you’re tracking membership\, managing donations\, or organizing historical records\, this workshop will help you conquer your record-keeping duties with confidence\, efficiency\, and maybe even a little fun! Come prepared to share your own best tips. \n\n\n\n Smooth Sailing: Becoming a Resilient Leader in Turbulent Times (Jennifer Prinz\, Portico Benefit Services)\n \nResilience is not perfection\, but the ability to move forward in imperfect realities. Whether it’s leading the church\, dealing with difficult situations\, or navigating the inevitable bumps and setbacks of life\, it is possible to not just survive\, but thrive. Discover how to cultivate your God-given strengths and develop healthy practices that will give you the stamina\, confidence\, and inner peace you need to be a resilient leader. \n\n\n\n What is White Christian Nationalism & How do we Respond? (Breanna Illéné\, Wisconsin Council of Churches)\n \nThe Wisconsin Council of Churches has been working to address Christian Nationalism on a variety of fronts for the past several years. Join WCC’s Director of Ecumenical Innovation and Justice Initiatives to learn about White Christian Nationalism and brainstorm with others about how we as Christians can respond. \n\nThis presentation explores the healing and restorative powers of forgiveness. Marye Beth Dugan is the Executive Director of the Nehemiah Project. The mission of this organization is to promote the physical and emotional well-being of youth through psychological\, educational\, leadership\, and transitional living services in a residential community. \n“A holistic strategy to help advocates maintain their well-being in action. This approach integrates self-care\, well being\, digital security and information security into traditional security practices for public advocacy. Key steps in the process are: Prepare\, Explore\, Strategize & Act. “Caring for myself is not an indulgence\, it is self-preservation and that is an act of political warfare.” – Audre Lorde” \nDr Murray Bowen’s Family Systems Theory is a lens through which to understand human behavior in families. Rabbi Edwin Friedman applied this theory to behavior in congregations and synagogues. In our TIM workshop\, we will briefly name the eight concepts of Bowen’s theory\, and then look specifically at the concept of “Triangles” in our families of origin\, and in our congregations. \nThis session is for anyone who helps make communications or creative content for their congregation. There will be an open Q&A session and time to connect with a community of creatives from other congregations in our synod. Bring all your creative hats — all experience levels and mediums (print and digital) are welcome! \nSecretary Sarah Stobie will demonstrate how to take the model constitution and your own church’s out-dated constitution and blend them together. She will answer questions as she does it\, and by the end of the session participants will know how to do it themselves. \nIn this class\, you’ll learn strategies to inspire generosity\, strengthen stewardship\, and align your church’s fundraising efforts with its mission. Explore practical tools for creating a culture of giving\, engaging members of all generations\, and sharing your church’s story in a way that compels support. Whether you’re looking to boost your annual giving or launch a specific campaign\, this class will equip you with actionable steps to achieve your goals and transform your congregation’s approach to fundraising. Join us and take the next step in faithful stewardship! \nHuman beings can and do harm one another. By increasing their knowledge of what to pay attention to\, congregation leaders can help ensure that the church is a safe place for all of God’s people—children and adults. You will leave this workshop with more information about how to create a safer church environment and a tool to help you engage in dialogue with other congregation leaders regarding the important issue: how to keep God’s people safe. \nLet’s face it—paperwork can feel like a never-ending mountain\, but what if it could be a manageable\, even enjoyable task? Whether you’re tracking membership\, managing donations\, or organizing historical records\, this workshop will help you conquer your record-keeping duties with confidence\, efficiency\, and maybe even a little fun! Come prepared to share your own best tips. \nResilience is not perfection\, but the ability to move forward in imperfect realities. Whether it’s leading the church\, dealing with difficult situations\, or navigating the inevitable bumps and setbacks of life\, it is possible to not just survive\, but thrive. Discover how to cultivate your God-given strengths and develop healthy practices that will give you the stamina\, confidence\, and inner peace you need to be a resilient leader. \nThe Wisconsin Council of Churches has been working to address Christian Nationalism on a variety of fronts for the past several years. Join WCC’s Director of Ecumenical Innovation and Justice Initiatives to learn about White Christian Nationalism and brainstorm with others about how we as Christians can respond. \nAfternoon Workshops\n\n\n Authentically Diverse Worship (Rev. Denise Mbise\, Trinity\, South Milwaukee & Rev. Aida Muñiz\, Ascension\, Milwaukee)\n \nAs the synod journeys through our Authentic Diversity Strategic Plan\, Authentically Diverse Worship resources is one of our goals. What does Authentically Diverse Worship look like? What are some resources we can use to build worship that is authentically diverse? Join us as we have conversation about what Authentically Diverse Worship might look like. We will provide a few resources and will crowdsource from the room any resources you may have. Bring your ideas to share! \n\n\n\n Church Treasurers and Administrators Benefits Training (Jennifer Prinz\, Portico Benefit Services)\n \nAs the benefits administrator for your organization\, your pastors\, deacons\, and lay employees rely on you to help them navigate their ELCA benefits. In this session\, discover the resources available to help you effectively sponsor and understand the fullness of your benefits and retirement through Portico Benefit Services. \n\n\n\n Deep\, Then Wide – Church growth in the 21st Century (Danette Braun\, Abundance Life Coaching & Rev. Andy Fetters\, Holy Cross\, Menomonee Falls)\n \nWe all know that the landscape of church is changing rapidly. At the same time\, there is an epidemic of loneliness and social isolation afoot in the broader culture and more people than ever are hungry for a sense of belonging. In this session\, we will practice together some tools that can help your congregation connect more deeply with God\, each other\, and your neighbors in a way that will breathe new life into your ministry! \n\n\n\n The Healing Network\, Inc. (Rev. Molly Doreza)\n \nCongregations will share their experiences in developing ministry to/with people with substance abuse\, addiction and related mental health issues.  Attendees will hear inspirational stories of hope and healing and learn how The Healing Network can help. \n\n\n\n Hot Topics (Bishop Paul Erickson & Dr. Joyce Caldwell\, Synod Vice President)\n \nThe 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly will be held in Phoenix July 28-August 2\, and 13 rostered ministers and lay leaders from Greater Milwaukee will gather with over 800 other such leaders from across the ELCA in air conditioned meeting rooms to discuss and vote on a number of important issues. Bishop Erickson and Synod Vice-President Joyce Caldwell will give an overview of the issues on the agenda\, including the Social Statement on Civic Life and Faith\, revisions to the 2009 Social Statement on Human Sexuality\, recommendations coming from the Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church\, and more. \n\n\n\n How To Be An Ally To Our Immigrant Neighbors (Rev. Dan Bierne\, Global Refuge)\n \nImmigration has become a hot button issue in our society\, and changes are in the works that will impact our congregations and communities. Come and learn about resources available to help you and your congregation learn more about the stories and statistics of our immigrant neighbors and how to engage in concrete actions of love and support. \n\n\n\n How We Show Up Matters (Yolanda Jackson-Lewis)\n \nLeviticus 19:18. Participants will have an opportunity to gain insight or an awareness of why “How We Show Up Matters” through self reflection and the examination of social identity and emotional intelligence. \n\n\n\n Story-linking (Bishop Meggan Manlove\, Northwest Intermountain Synod)\n \nStory-linking\, originated by Anne Streaty Wimberly\, has the goal of equipping us to speak more confidently about our own lived Christian faith. I will give an overview of engaging memoirs\, the Biblical narrative\, faith stories from the American Christian tradition\, and finally our own decision making. \n\n\n\n Transition as an Opportunity for Play (Rev. Casey Sugden\, Interim Pastor\, Our Savior’s\, Hartland)\n \nPastoral transitions can be a scary time for churches\, but they can also be a time for imagination and experimentation. If you aren’t careful\, you might even find yourself having fun. We will take a look at how being playful in times of change can benefit a congregation and maybe even the world. \n\nAs the synod journeys through our Authentic Diversity Strategic Plan\, Authentically Diverse Worship resources is one of our goals. What does Authentically Diverse Worship look like? What are some resources we can use to build worship that is authentically diverse? Join us as we have conversation about what Authentically Diverse Worship might look like. We will provide a few resources and will crowdsource from the room any resources you may have. Bring your ideas to share! \nAs the benefits administrator for your organization\, your pastors\, deacons\, and lay employees rely on you to help them navigate their ELCA benefits. In this session\, discover the resources available to help you effectively sponsor and understand the fullness of your benefits and retirement through Portico Benefit Services. \nWe all know that the landscape of church is changing rapidly. At the same time\, there is an epidemic of loneliness and social isolation afoot in the broader culture and more people than ever are hungry for a sense of belonging. In this session\, we will practice together some tools that can help your congregation connect more deeply with God\, each other\, and your neighbors in a way that will breathe new life into your ministry! \nCongregations will share their experiences in developing ministry to/with people with substance abuse\, addiction and related mental health issues.  Attendees will hear inspirational stories of hope and healing and learn how The Healing Network can help. \nThe 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly will be held in Phoenix July 28-August 2\, and 13 rostered ministers and lay leaders from Greater Milwaukee will gather with over 800 other such leaders from across the ELCA in air conditioned meeting rooms to discuss and vote on a number of important issues. Bishop Erickson and Synod Vice-President Joyce Caldwell will give an overview of the issues on the agenda\, including the Social Statement on Civic Life and Faith\, revisions to the 2009 Social Statement on Human Sexuality\, recommendations coming from the Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church\, and more. \nImmigration has become a hot button issue in our society\, and changes are in the works that will impact our congregations and communities. Come and learn about resources available to help you and your congregation learn more about the stories and statistics of our immigrant neighbors and how to engage in concrete actions of love and support. \nLeviticus 19:18. Participants will have an opportunity to gain insight or an awareness of why “How We Show Up Matters” through self reflection and the examination of social identity and emotional intelligence. \nStory-linking\, originated by Anne Streaty Wimberly\, has the goal of equipping us to speak more confidently about our own lived Christian faith. I will give an overview of engaging memoirs\, the Biblical narrative\, faith stories from the American Christian tradition\, and finally our own decision making. \nPastoral transitions can be a scary time for churches\, but they can also be a time for imagination and experimentation. If you aren’t careful\, you might even find yourself having fun. We will take a look at how being playful in times of change can benefit a congregation and maybe even the world. URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/together-in-mission-2025/ LOCATION:St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church – Wauwatosa\, 1615 Wauwatosa Avenue\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/2025-Together-in-Mission_FB-Insta.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org GEO:43.0521428;-88.0076945 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church – Wauwatosa 1615 Wauwatosa Avenue Wauwatosa WI 53213 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1615 Wauwatosa Avenue:geo:-88.0076945,43.0521428 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T193000 DTSTAMP:20260107T170006Z CREATED:20241210T203853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T170006Z UID:10001354-1738089000-1738092600@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: "The Invitational Christian" DESCRIPTION:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: “The Invitational Christian”\n January 28\, 2025\n @\n6:30 pm\n –\n7:30 pm\nCST \nJoin 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 January is “The Invitational Christian.” \n \n Click Here to Join Us on Zoom!\n \nMeeting ID: 850 9183 2365 \nPasscode: 626071 \n  URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/invitational_christian/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Inspired for Mission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/GMS-Inspired-for-Mission_FB-Insta-Post_V1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T193000 DTSTAMP:20260107T170006Z CREATED:20240820T195506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T170006Z UID:10001344-1733250600-1733254200@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: "Community Mapping as a Tool for Spiritual Renewal" DESCRIPTION:/*! elementor – v3.23.0 – 25-07-2024 */\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} \n /*! elementor – v3.23.0 – 25-07-2024 */\n.elementor-column .elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(–spacer-size)}.e-con{–container-widget-width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer\,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer{width:var(–container-widget-width\,var(–spacer-size));–align-self:var(–container-widget-align-self\,initial);–flex-shrink:0}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container\,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container{height:100%;width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer\,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer{height:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner\,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(–container-widget-height\,var(–spacer-size))}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty\,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty{position:relative;min-height:22px;min-width:22px}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon\,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;margin:auto;padding:0;width:22px;height:22px} \n\n Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: “Community Mapping as a Tool for Spiritual Renewal”\n May 28\, 2024\n @\n6:30 pm\n –\n7:30 pm\nCDT \nJoin 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 December is “Community Mapping as a Tool for Spiritual Renewal.” \n \n Click Here to Join Us on Zoom!\n \nMeeting ID: 812 2527 1251 \nPasscode: 594471 URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/inspired-for-mission-december-2024/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Inspired for Mission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/GMS-Inspired-for-Mission_FB-Insta-Post_V1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241113 DTSTAMP:20241105T195008Z CREATED:20240925T192627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T195008Z UID:10001349-1731196800-1731455999@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:2024 First Call Theological Event DESCRIPTION:2024 First Call Theological Event\n November 10\n –\n November 12 \nRegistration fee is $200/person. This fee covers program\, meals & lodging. \nCommuters can attend for $90/person. This fee covers program and meals only. \n\n \n St. Anthony Spirituality Center \n \n\nEast 4th Street\n \n Marathon City\,\n Wisconsin\n 54448\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n 715-443-2236 \n \n\n View Venue Website \n \n \n REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CLOSED\n \n Schedule \nA full schedule\, once finalized\, will be emailed to participants prior to November 10. The draft schedule below should help you plan your visit. \nSunday\, November 10\nSupper on your own (a list of dining options will be available at registration\, and will also be sent to registrants by email prior to the event) \n4:30 pm: Registration opens \n6:30 pm (tentative): Welcome\, Hymn Sing and Worship\, followed by Hospitality \nMonday\, November 11\n8:00 am: Breakfast \n9:00 am: Welcome and Introductions\, followed by a Plenary Session and other presentations \nNoon (tentative): Lunch in Dining Hall \n1:30 pm: Bishop Panel and Bishops/Synod Small Group gatherings \n(This afternoon may also include extended breaks and free time.) \n5:30 pm (tentative): Supper in Dining Hall \n6:30 pm: Eucharist Worship*\, followed by Hospitality \n\n\n * Please note: The offering at this evening’s Eucharist Worship is dedicated to Lutheran Disaster Response and World Hunger. Please make checks for this offering made payable to CTETF. \n\nTuesday\, November 12\n8:00 am: Breakfast \n9:00 am: Plenary Session\, followed by Closing Worship \nNoon (tentative): Depart \nLunch on your own URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/2024-first-call-theological-event/ LOCATION:St. Anthony Spirituality Center\, East 4th Street\, Marathon City\, Wisconsin\, 54448\, United States GEO:44.9322788;-89.828515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Anthony Spirituality Center East 4th Street Marathon City Wisconsin 54448 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=East 4th Street:geo:-89.828515,44.9322788 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T150000 DTSTAMP:20260107T071107Z CREATED:20240822T164815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T071107Z UID:10001347-1731142800-1731164400@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:WE LOVE ALL 2024 DESCRIPTION:WE LOVE ALL 2024\n November 9\n @\n9:00 am\n –\n3:00 pm\n Cost:\n$15 \n\n \n Adoration Lutheran Church – Greenfield \n \n\n3840 W. Edgerton Avenue\n \n Greenfield\,\n WI\n 53221\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n \n \n \n \n Download the Event Poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \nJoin the GMS Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Ministry Team for their annual WE LOVE ALL learning event! We encourage everyone in the synod – whether you’re an RIC congregation\, an ally\, or you want to be accepting but still have questions about what all those letters stand for – to attend this event. \nThis year we will be welcoming Josiah Crawford\, adult child of Rev. Jane and Rev. Myron Crawford\, as our keynote speaker. We are also working on organizing a diverse panel of queer teenagers to speak to the experience of growing up LGBTQIA+ today. \n \nThe main registration deadline has passed.  You are welcome to register and attend – but please note that meals are no longer available.  Please plan to either bring your own meal or to eat offsite.  The registration fee of $15 remains unchanged. \n \n Register to attend (Meals no longer available)\n \n Schedule \nA light breakfast will be provided during registration. \n8:30 am – Registration opens for people attending LGBTQIA+ 101 \n9:00 am – LGBTQIA+ 101 with Rev. Juniper Linberry \n9:15 am – Registration opens for all \n9:45 am – Welcome and opening devotion with Rev. Tyler Rasmussen \n10:00 am – Keynote presentation by Josiah Crawford-Olesen (“Glitter and Be Gay: Living at the Intersection of Queerness and Christianity”) \n11:00 am –  LGBTQIA+ Youth Panel \n12:00 pm – Lunch \n1:00 pm – Youth Panel debrief with Rev. Rachel Young-Binter \n2:00 pm – Breakouts sessions (topics to be announced soon!) \n2:45 pm – Closing worship with Rev. Jane Crawford and Rev. Myron Crawford \n3:15 pm – Departure \n \nKeynote Speaker: Josiah Crawford\n  \nJosiah Crawford-Olesen is a Madison-based educator\, presenter\, and clinician\, focusing research on creating inclusive spaces that haven’t been traditionally welcoming to the queer community\, namely classrooms and churches. Previous presentations include the South Dakota Music Educators Association Annual Conference during his undergraduate work\, the Wisconsin Music Educators Association Annual Conference in October of 2023\, as well as various regional churches. When not researching and presenting\, Josiah is a music educator\, and lives in the Madison area with his husband\, Hunter. \nPre-Event Workshop: LGBTQIA+ 101\n The RIC Team’s “We Love All” event is for everyone in your congregation. But not everyone is familiar with all the language we’ll be using. Every year we plan a pre-event workshop to help us all be on the same page throughout the event. \nTo help determine if you should attend “LGBTQIA+ 101\,” we encourage you to take the following short quiz: \n\nWhat do all the letters in LGBTQIA+ stand for?\nWhat’s cisgender?\nWhat is two-spirit (2s)?\nWhat does queer mean today?\nWhat’s the difference between gender and sex?\nWhat’s the difference between gender identity and gender expression?\nWhat’s the difference between sexual identity and sexual orientation?\nWhat’s the difference between asexual\, agender\, and aromantic?\n\nIf there was any question you didn’t know the answer to\, and especially if the final questions felt like they began to blur together\, we encourage you to attend this workshop. It will help you throughout the day by ensuring we all share a basic understanding of the language and terms we’ll be using. URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/we-love-all-2024/ LOCATION:Adoration Lutheran Church – Greenfield\, 3840 W. Edgerton Avenue\, Greenfield\, WI\, 53221\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/2024-RIC-We-Love-All-Poster.avif ORGANIZER;CN="GMS Reconciling in Christ Ministry Team":MAILTO:ric@gmselca.org GEO:42.952776;-87.96351 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Adoration Lutheran Church – Greenfield 3840 W. Edgerton Avenue Greenfield WI 53221 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3840 W. Edgerton Avenue:geo:-87.96351,42.952776 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T203000 DTSTAMP:20241003T151224Z CREATED:20240827T212632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T151224Z UID:10001348-1731087000-1731097800@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Community Food Conversations DESCRIPTION:Community Food Conversations\nNovember 8\n@\n6:00 pm\n–\n9:00 pm \n\nLutheran Church of the Great Spirit – Milwaukee \n3127 S Howell Ave.Milwaukee\,\nWI\n53207\nUnited States\n+ Google Map \n\n414-482-1102 \nView Venue Website \n \nHosted by the Greater Milwaukee Synod Hunger Team \nJoin leaders from across the synod in discussing the various ways we can all support hunger and food justice within our communities. Come to learn more about advocacy and best practices from your partners in other churches across the region! Come to connect with other ministries who offer meal programs\, food pantries\, community gardens\, or anything related to food and hunger justice. You will leave energized\, connected to others around the synod\, and united in our common goal of building a world in which all can feed themselves. \n\nRegister URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/community-food-conversations/ LOCATION:Lutheran Church of the Great Spirit – Milwaukee\, 3127 S Howell Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53207\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/UPDATE-2-2024-Community-Food-Conversations_FB-Insta-graphic.avif GEO:42.987697;-87.904973 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lutheran Church of the Great Spirit – Milwaukee 3127 S Howell Ave. Milwaukee WI 53207 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3127 S Howell Ave.:geo:-87.904973,42.987697 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T150000 DTSTAMP:20241029T132736Z CREATED:20240320T194221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T132736Z UID:10001328-1730970000-1730991600@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Healthy Boundaries Workshop for Rostered Ministers and Congregational Leaders DESCRIPTION:Healthy Boundaries Workshop for Rostered Ministers and Congregational Leaders\n November 7\, 2024\n @\n9:00 am\n –\n3:00 pm \nCost: The Region 5 registration fee is $100/person\, but GMS rostered ministers and lay leaders will receive a $50 reduced rate. \n\n \n St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church – Wauwatosa \n \n\n1615 Wauwatosa Avenue\n \n Wauwatosa\,\n WI\n 53213\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n \n All rostered ministers are expected to participate in a boundaries training workshop every three years. This year’s event will be held in conjunction with the other synods in Region 5 (IL\, WI\, IA)\, and will include video presentations and table conversations. Lay staff members and other congregational leaders are welcome to attend\, and childcare will be provided if requested.This workshop is the first in a projected three-year cycle of workshops\, and in the coming years we will offer Gender Justice training and Anti-Racism training. \n\n\n Registration closed Monday\, October 28 at 11:59 pm. Walk-in registration is NOT available for this event. (If you missed the registration deadline\, please watch our communications for the next workshop in 2025.) \n\n \n Registration is Closed\n \n Agenda \n8:30 am – Registration \n9:00 am – Opening Worship \n9: 45 am – Session 1: Definitions of Boundaries \nWhat is our inherent knowledge about boundaries and how do we challenge Western tendencies towards isolation\, encouraging a more integrated view of relationships? \n10:45 am – Break \n11:00 am – Session 2: Personal to Professional Definitions \nIntroduce and summarize the ELCA Definitions and Guidelines\, extrapolating key boundary definitions\, theological underpinnings\, and expected behaviors to help us define what professionalism means in rostered ministry. \n12:00 pm – Lunch \n1:00 pm – Synod Time \n1:45 pm – Session 3: Compasses/Frameworks to Deter and Stop Boundary Violations \nPractical compasses to help navigate boundary issues and how to balance over-involvement and neglect\, understand power and vulnerability\, and discern green\, yellow\, and red behaviors in various contexts. \n2:30 pm – Questions and Answers/Wrap-up URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/boundaries-workshop-for-rostered-ministers/ LOCATION:St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church – Wauwatosa\, 1615 Wauwatosa Avenue\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/2024-BoundariesSavetheDate_1.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org GEO:43.0521428;-88.0076945 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church – Wauwatosa 1615 Wauwatosa Avenue Wauwatosa WI 53213 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1615 Wauwatosa Avenue:geo:-88.0076945,43.0521428 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR