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  • “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday

    This day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor.

  • Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: “What’s a Coach Do, Anyway?”

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    At our September GMS Mission Table gathering, hear from one congregation about how an innovation coach helped them listen to God and one other, try small experiments, and engage their neighbors in new ways. You’ll also learn about a grant that might help your congregation bring on an innovation coach.

  • Outreach for Hope Family Ride Run Walk

    Join Outreach for Hope for a day of fellowship and fun, in support of grants to ELCA Lutheran ministries in neighborhoods where many face income insecurity.

  • Fall Leadership Conference

    Lutherdale Bible Camp N7891 Hwy 12, Elkhorn, WI, United States

    Join us for a time of learning and renewal for GMS faith leaders, including lay members and staff, council presidents, and rostered ministers. Our presenter will be Dr. Kelly Sherman-Conroy, a member of the Oglala Lakota Nation and the first Native Woman Theologian with a PhD in the ELCA.

  • The Healing Network: Skills and Sustainability Training

    Holy Cross Lutheran Church W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls

    Join our partners at the Healing Network for an educational opportunity for church ministry teams working in faith to address addiction and substance misuse.

  • Created to Be: ELCA Youth Gathering Synod Group

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    Are you interested in attending the ELCA Youth Gathering in July 2024? Does your congregation have three or fewer youth that want to attend? Are you an adult who is interested in being an adult leader? We want to hear from you!

  • Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: “Meeting God Over Coffee”

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    At our October GMS Mission Table gathering, learn from a new ministry in our synod about the ways they are encountering God by gathering for coffee, calm, and communion - not in a church building but in a coffee shop. We'll hear the story and try a brief spiritual practice together.

  • Deconstructing Racism (Introductory Training)

    St. Matthew's Lutheran Church - Wauwatosa 1615 Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

    “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 Love All 2023

    Christ the Servant – Waukesha 2016 Center Rd., Waukesha, WI, United States

    The Reconciling in Christ Ministry Team invites you to proclaim “We Love All” as we learn how to be communities of welcome, inclusion, and celebration of our LGBTQIA+ siblings in Christ. This year we will welcome Rev. Jonah Overton (@rev_jonah) from Zao MKE Church to share with us how a queer perspective can enrich our theology and open our eyes to see Scripture in a new light. We will also have workshops on LGBTQIA+ 101, A Lutheran Reading of the “Clobber Passages”, How to Be an Ally / Allied Parenting, and more.

  • 2023 First Call Theological Event

    Saint Andrew Lutheran Church (Wausau) 150202 County Road NN, Wausau, WI, United States

    Due to the number of participants this year, we are unable to gather at St. Anthony in Marathon. Instead, our group will gather at:Saint Andrew Lutheran Church150202 County Rd. NNWausau WI 54401Registration fee is $100. This fee does not include housing - participants who need lodging should contact the hotel directly to make reservations and pay […]

  • Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: “The Art of Gathering”

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    At our November GMS Mission Table gathering, members of Our Savior's Lutheran Church will share how they've transformed congregational gatherings to be more hospitable, intentional, and meaningful with the guidance of "The Art of Gathering: How we Gather and Why it Matters" by Priya Parker. (NOTE: The session will include a summary of the book's key principles for those who haven't read it previously!)

  • I Love to Tell the Story: How Storytelling Can Revitalize Your Congregation

    Coffee Makes You Black 2803 North Teutonia Avenue, Milwaukee, United States

    Come to hear inspiring stories of how God is touching the lives of people in this synod, and leave with practical tools you can use in your congregation to ignite the practice of spiritual storytelling. (This event is hosted by our Central Conference as part of a synod-wide storytelling event series. We welcome and encourage you to attend even if your home congregation is located in a different conference!)

  • I Love to Tell the Story: Christmas Edition / Go Tell it on the Mountain!

    Water Street Brewery 1251 Gateway Drive, Grafton, WI, United States

    Celebrate the Advent season with a fun and festive night of carols, stories and good cheer! (This event is hosted by our North Conference as part of a synod-wide storytelling event series. We welcome and encourage you to attend even if your home congregation is located in a different conference!)

  • Bishop’s Trip to El Salvador

    Bishop Erickson will be leading a trip to visit our partners in the Lutheran Synod of El Salvador, January 16-24, 2024. This visit will include opportunities to learn about the history and current dynamics in the country and in the church, as well as a chance to visit local congregations and leaders.

  • Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: “Meeting God in Authentic Diversity Work”

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    At our January GMS Mission Table gathering, Pr. Afi Dobbins-Mays (Assistant to the Bishop for Authentic Diversity) will host a conversation with members from All Saints Lutheran Church in Wales, WI as they share about what God is doing in their hearts as they read together, and wrestle together, around the work of anti-racism and authentic diversity.

  • Together in Mission

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    Ascension Lutheran - Waukesha 1415 Dopp Street, Waukesha, United States

    Join us for Together in Mission, our synod’s annual learning gathering for lay and rostered leaders! This year, we return to our popular workshop format. Together we’ll worship, celebrate our partnership in the Gospel, and learn together on a variety of ministry topics.

    $25