BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Greater Milwaukee Synod ELCA - ECPv6.17.2//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T203000 DTSTAMP:20260107T193500Z CREATED:20250923T232127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T193500Z UID:10001533-1786991400-1786998600@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:My Grandmother's Hands Discussion Group DESCRIPTION:My Grandmother’s Hands Discussion Group\nJanuary 19\n@\n6:30 pm\n–\n8:30 pm \n\nZoom – zoom links are emailed after registration \n \n  \n \nIt’s time! Many who attended our synod-wide book study on Resmaa Menakem’s\, “My Grandmother’s Hands” expressed the desire to have more time to unpack the deep and meaningful content of this book. So as promised\, in October\, Rev. Afi Dobbins-Mays will begin leading monthly sessions to discuss the book in more detail. This discussion is open to anyone who’s read the book and would like to participate. It will also be designed so that you can attend when able since it will take place over a 12-month period. \nJoin in every 3rd Monday of the month beginning October 20th from 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. \n\nRegister Now\n \nBook Discussion Dates\n2025 Dates \nOctober 20 \nNovember 17 \nDecember 15 \n2026 Dates \nJanuary 19 \nFebruary 16 \nMarch 16 \nApril 20 \nMay 18 \nJune 15 \nJuly 20 \nAugust 17 \nSeptember 21 URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/my-grandmothers-hands-discussion-group/2026-08-17/ LOCATION:Zoom – zoom links are emailed after registration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/My-Grandmothers-Hands-cover-e1758668419478.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T150000 DTSTAMP:20260728T172313Z CREATED:20260320T170059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T172313Z UID:10001559-1791018000-1791039600@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:2026 All In Relational Ministry DESCRIPTION:All In Relational Ministry\nRELATIONAL SKILLS for CROSS+GEN groups!\nJune 13\n@\n9:00 am\n–\n3:00 pm \n$15 \n\nHoly Cross Lutheran Church \nW156 N8131 Pilgrim Road \nMenomonee Falls\, \n+ Google Map \n\n262-251-2740 \n\n \nOn behalf of the newly form Synod Youth Team\, we’re inviting you – anyone with a heart for youth ministry – to join us on June 13 for training in building relationships across generations. We especially encourage anyone who currently works with youth – staff or volunteers – and teens who have a passion for their faith – to join us for this event. We are bringing in the renowned Lyle Griner to help us as we begin a new season of youth and community ministry in the Greater Milwaukee Synod. \nWho’s this for? \n\n\nFor staff\, adults\, young adults\, and teenagers who have a heart to care (teenagers in high school may attend) \n\n\nFor anyone who wants to grow stronger relational connections \n\n\nLearn to walk with others — and walk toward those who need connection \n\n\nPractice relational skills that deepen conversations and build trust \n\n\nNotice the moments where faith and everyday life meet \n\n\nBuild a culture where people feel seen\, heard\, and valued \n\n\n\nRegister Now\n \nLearn More\n\n \nEvent Details Flyer \n\n All In Relational Ministry Flyer\nOur Presenter\nLyle Griner is the Creative Director for the Relational Leadership Collaborative. His work includes thirty years as the Peer Ministry Leadership National Director including fourteen years with The Youth & Family Institute. In addition\, Lyle has sixteen years of dynamic congregational youth ministry\, twelve years as a youth ministry volunteer at Mount Calvary Lutheran\, and five years leading the Wartburg Seminary and TYFI Certification School for youth and family ministry. He has authored numerous books and resources. Learn more about Lyle’s work and publications and read his bio. \n“I want every congregation’s youth ministry to be known for producing faith leaders. PML educates the heart with caring\, welcoming and affirming skills turning those wonderfully quirky\, sometimes overly silly\, rambunctious kids into amazing student leaders.” \nLyle Griner URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/all-in-relational-ministry/ LOCATION:Holy Cross Lutheran Church\, W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road\, Menomonee Falls ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/Relational-Ministry-logo.avif 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;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTSTAMP:20260803T181025Z CREATED:20260526T171841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T181025Z UID:10001560-1792368000-1792627199@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:2026 Fall Leadership Conference DESCRIPTION:2026 Fall Leadership Conference\n October 19\n –\n October 21 \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 \nRegistration\n\nThere are three events at the Fall Leadership Conference which are open to all. These include Monday night’s worship service and two presentations on Tuesday afternoon and evening. Worship is in-person only and the Tuesday presentations are in-person and on Zoom. \n \n Register for the Fall Leadership Conference\n \nCost: $150 + lodging \nUse the yellow button above to register for the Fall Leadership Conference at Lutherdale. If you are attending the Fall Leadership Conference from October 19 -21 you do not need to register below for worship and/or the Tuesday presentations. \n \n Register for Worship and/or Tuesday presentations only\n \nNo charge for these events \nUse the green button above to register for worship and/or the Tuesday afternoon and evening presentations only.  \nStewardship and generosity work has evolved as the church has evolved. Traditional and emerging paradigms struggle to speak to one another\, and a fresh conversation is waiting to be had. Delving into the discipleship roots of generosity\, we’ll explore the theological and practical ways that stewardship enlivens followers of Christ and the whole church\, and we’ll reimagine together how that can be lived out in the local congregation. \n  \nTim Brown is a pastor in the ELCA serving parishes in Chicago\, IL and Raleigh\, NC.  He currently serves in the Office of the Presiding Bishop as Director for Congregational Stewardship Support where he creates and curates relationships and resources to help Synods and Congregations fuel their ministries. He lives in Raleigh\, North Carolina with his wife and two sons\, and you can usually find him at a coffee shop or brewery reading or writing something he thinks is interesting. \n\n   \nThe Presiding Bishop\, Yehiel Curry\, will be preaching at the opening worship of the Fall Leadership Conference this year. \n  \nThe Rev. Yehiel Curry is the presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Elected at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in Phoenix\, Ariz.\, on July 30\, 2025\, Presiding Bishop Curry began this role on Oct. 1\, 2025. \n  \nPreviously\, he served as bishop of the ELCA Metropolitan Chicago Synod\, where he led a synod staff and 160 congregations by providing pastoral care\, preaching\, teaching\, administering sacraments\, and overseeing ordinations and installations. He was elected synod bishop in 2019 and reelected in spring 2025. During that time\, he chaired the ELCA Conference of Bishops\, fostering ecumenical relationships and theological engagement across the Lutheran communion. \n  \nPrior to his role as bishop of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod\, Presiding Bishop Curry served as the mission developer (2007–2012) and pastor (2013–2019) of Shekinah Chapel Lutheran Church in Riverdale\, Ill. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Lewis University in Romeoville\, Ill.\, and a Master of Divinity from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. He and his wife\, LaShonda\, are the proud parents of three daughters. \nAgenda\nMonday\, October 19 \n1:00 pm Registration Opens \n2:00 pm Welcome \n2:30 pm Session One: Stewardship as Discipleship (Personal Stewardship) \nHow do we regain an understanding of stewardship as something that is baked into following Jesus\, as a discipleship practice? How might we imagine this for ourselves\, and for our community? \n4:30 pm Free Time \n5:30 pm Dinner \n7:00 pm Worship and fellowship \n  \nTuesday\, October 20 \n8:00 am Breakfast \n8:45 am Morning Prayer \n9:00 am Session Two: Stewardship as Congregational Cohesion \nInviting our community members to grow as disciples of Christ is challenging\, but stewardship can be a lens through which communal life can be seen and understood differently. How can we inspire and inform our congregations to live more cruciformly? \n11:00 am Bishop’s time \n12:00 pm Lunch \n1:00 pm Free time \nThere will be limited opportunities to sign up for a one-on-one conversation with Tim Brown during this time. The sign up will be available at Lutherdale. \n3:00 pm Choose an option \n\nOpen Space Conversations\n\nTopics to be determined by participants \n\n\nBuilding a Legacy for the Future \n\n\nJoin GSB Fundraising for a brief introduction to legacy giving and discover how planned gifts can strengthen your congregation’s ministry for generations to come. This session will offer practical insights into helping members connect their faith\, values\, and generosity with the long-term sustainability of the congregation they love. \n5:30 pm Dinner \n6:30 pm Congregational Stewardship \n*Please note that this session is a repeat of the Session 2 morning workshop. The evening session is a hybrid option and you are encouraged to invite your council members and stewardship team to attend in person or via zoom. \n8:00 pm Bonfire and Fellowship  \n  \nWednesday\, October 21 \n8:00 am Breakfast \n9:00 am Session Three: Stewardship of Call \nJonah had a few calls on his life. So did Peter. So did Mary Magdalene. How do we navigate and steward the call(s) God has put before us as leaders in the church\, and how do we help others with this discernment? \n11:00 am Sending URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/fall-leadership-conference/ LOCATION:Lutherdale Bible Camp\, N7891 Hwy 12\, Elkhorn\, WI\, 53121\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/Lutherdale-1.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;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T150000 DTSTAMP:20260810T151725Z CREATED:20260810T143942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T151725Z UID:10001567-1793869200-1793890800@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Racial Justice Training DESCRIPTION:Racial Justice Training\nNovember 5\n@\n9:00 am\n–\n3:00 pm \n\nMount Carmel Lutheran Church – Milwaukee \n8424 W. Center Street \nMilwaukee\,\nWI\n53222\nUnited States\n+ Google Map \n\n414-771-1270 \n\n\n\nRegister Now\n \nThe synods of Region 5 (the synods in Illinois\, Iowa\, Wisconsin\, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan) are collaborating to present annual boundaries education for active Rostered Ministers and Synod Authorized Ministers. Professional lay church staff are also welcome to attend. \nThe purpose of this collaboration is\, in part\, to show a shared commitment to boundaries education across the region\, to create and sustain professional ministry leadership in our synods\, for safety in our communities of faith\, and to pool our resources to offer high quality educational events.The collaborative boundaries education follows a three-year cycle covering Professional Boundaries\, Gender Justice\, and Racial Justice. This year’s focus is Racial Justice. \nParticipants are expected to be present for the entire event and to engage with the material presented as fully as they are able. \nPresenter: Rhonda Hill\, Race and Faith\nWe are thrilled to welcome Rhonda Hill as our facilitator. Rhonda Hill is the Founder and Executive Director of Race & Faith\, where she equips leaders and communities to engage race\, identity\, and justice through theological reflection\, racial identity development\, and embodied spiritual practice. She is the creator of the Race & Faith Quadrants which guides learners toward courageous\, embodied\, anti-racist discipleship rooted in the Imago Dei. Rhonda teaches nationally on anti-racism\, restorative leadership\, and faith-based community transformation. \nHer presentation\, “The Stories We Tell\,” will serve as the guiding framework for our time together. The day will include a live opening session with Rhonda Hill\, followed by pre-recorded video sessions for the remainder of the workshop. \nOur synod has had the privilege of learning from Rhonda Hill at past events. The material presented at the November 5 Boundaries Education is being created specifically for this event. While the material will build on the base of what you have learned previously\, it will also go both deeper and broader in looking at anti-racism education through the lens of myth-making and myth-busting\, both as individuals and within our congregational settings. \nTentative Agenda\n\n8:30 am – Registration\n9:00 am – Worship\n9:30 am –  Live Session with Rhonda Hill\n10:20 am –  Session 1\n11:30 am –  Session 2\n12:10 pm –  Lunch\n1:00 pm –  Wrap up Session 2/Begin Session 3\n1:40 pm –  Session 3\n2:40 pm –  Closing Ritual and Final Announcements\n3:00 pm – Depart URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/racial-justice-training/ LOCATION:Mount Carmel Lutheran Church – Milwaukee\, 8424 W. Center Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53222\, United States CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/Region-5-Boundaries-Training_header-scaled-e1786371645599.png ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org GEO:43.0682117;-88.018167 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mount Carmel Lutheran Church – Milwaukee 8424 W. Center Street Milwaukee WI 53222 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8424 W. Center Street:geo:-88.018167,43.0682117 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270206T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270206T150000 DTSTAMP:20260701T184914Z CREATED:20260701T184011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T184914Z UID:10001563-1801900800-1801926000@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Together in Mission 2027 DESCRIPTION:Together in Mission\nSAVE THE DATE!\nSaturday\, February 6\, 2027\n\nJoin us for Together in Mission\, our synod’s annual learning gathering for lay and rostered leaders! Together we’ll worship\, celebrate our partnership in the Gospel\, and learn together on a variety of ministry topics. \nLocation\, cost\, and workshop schedule to come\, check back here or subscribe to our E-news for updates. URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/together-in-mission-2027/ LOCATION:Brookfield Conference Center\, 325 South Moorland Road\, Brookfield\, WI\, 53005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/TOGETHER-IN-MISSION-2026-group-img.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;VALUE=DATE:20270318 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270319 DTSTAMP:20260701T191323Z CREATED:20260701T190406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T191323Z UID:10001564-1805328000-1805414399@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Chrism Service 2027 DESCRIPTION:Chrism Service\nSAVE THE DATE!\nThursday\, March 18\, 2027\n\nWe invite all rostered ministers and lay leaders to join us on for a Chrism Service where 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. We 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/chrism-service-2027/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/Chrism-photo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270604 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270606 DTSTAMP:20260701T193019Z CREATED:20260701T192620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T193019Z UID:10001565-1812067200-1812239999@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:2027 Synod Assembly DESCRIPTION:2027 Synod Assembly\nSAVE THE DATE!\n  \nFriday\, June 4 – Saturday June 5\, 2027\n  \nBrookfield Conference Center \n  \nJoin ELCA pastors\, deacons and lay leaders from across Southeast Wisconsin for our annual Synod Assembly! We’ll gather to worship\, enjoy fellowship\, and vote on our budget\, elected positions and more. URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/2027-synod-assembly/ LOCATION:Brookfield Conference Center\, 325 South Moorland Road\, Brookfield\, WI\, 53005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-Assembly-Photo-Collage.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 END:VCALENDAR