BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Greater Milwaukee Synod ELCA - ECPv6.18.0//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:20261010T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T120000 DTSTAMP:20261008T212719Z CREATED:20261008T212421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T212719Z UID:10001571-1791630000-1791633600@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Synod Mural Dedication DESCRIPTION:Synod Mural Dedication \nCome see the newly-installed mural in person\, and hear comments from: \n\nTia Richardson (the artist)\nVenice Williams (Ministry Leader\, The Table)\nand Bishop Paul Erickson.\nRead more about this project here.\n\n  \n  URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/synod-mural-dedication/ LOCATION:The Table\, 53rd and Capitol Drive\, Milwaukee\, Milwaukee\, WI ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTSTAMP:20260831T182753Z CREATED:20260526T171841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T182753Z 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\nCongregation Estate Planning Bootcamp \n\n\nDoes planned giving confuse or overwhelm you?  Do you wonder how to launch an effective planned giving program in your congregation?  Are you curious about who good candidates for including the congregation in their estate plans would be?  The reality for most churches and non-profits is that planned giving is always the thing we will get to at some time in the future\, but the potential for supporting ministry for the long-term future is tremendous. \n  \nRev. Mike Ward\, Managing Partner for GSB Fundraising will lead a session on all things planned giving at the Leadership Retreat.  You will leave the session with a good understanding of planned giving and you will have resources and ideas that are simple to implement in your congregation. \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 Sendin 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:20260827T191249Z CREATED:20260701T184011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T191249Z UID:10001563-1801900800-1801926000@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Together in Mission 2027 DESCRIPTION:Together in Mission\n  \nSAVE THE DATE!\n  \nSaturday\, February 6\, 2027\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. \n  \nAs preparations continue\, we ask that if you have topics or presenters that you would like to see be a part of Together in Mission 2027\, submit them here.  \n  \n(Please note that we consider all requests and try to accommodate everyone the best we can\, but we cannot guarantee that your topic will be included this year.) \n  \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