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:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240528T193000 DTSTAMP:20240517T152837Z CREATED:20240515T200016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T152837Z UID:10001331-1716921000-1716924600@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: "Remembering Why Church Matters" DESCRIPTION:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: “Remembering Why Church Matters”\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! \nOur topic for May is “Remembering Why Church Matters.” We will be discussing as a group the recent article from The Atlantic entitled\, “The True Cost of the Churchgoing Bust.” This article\, written by a self-professed “agnostic\,” will open up a rich conversation and remind us again why God has planted our churches where we are: To make sure more people have access to the life-changing love of Christ\, in community. \n Here’s a snippet of the article: “Digital life [can be] disembodied\, asynchronous\, shallow and solitary [while]…religious ritual is typically embodied\, synchronous\, deep and collective.” NOTE: This article is only available on The Atlantic’s website behind a pay wall\, so we will be reading it together at the start of the session. Come be inspired together with people from across the synod!\n \n Click Here to Join Us on Zoom!\n \nMeeting ID: 893 2318 1586 \nPasscode: 739865 \nHere’s how it works: We’ll start each Zoom gathering with an inspiring story about a topic related to the mission we share. Next\, we’ll break into small groups for about 15 minutes to talk about what we heard (clergy and lay participants will have separate breakout rooms). We’ll then re-gather in the large group to share highlights and questions from our discussions. \n \n Watch Recordings of Past Gatherings\n \n\n\n\n Questions? Contact Rev. Matthew Short at matt@milwaukeesynod.org. URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/inspired-for-mission-may-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;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T163000 DTSTAMP:20260107T123508Z CREATED:20240110T164828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T123508Z UID:10001319-1715965200-1716049800@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Synod Assembly 2024 DESCRIPTION:Italian Community Center\, Milwaukee\n  \nSynod Assembly takes place each spring and brings together voting members from congregations to engage in conversation and to vote on resolutions\, elect synod council and committee representatives\, consider finances\, and other business. On Friday evening\, we gather in worship followed by a dessert reception. This service is open to all and it is not necessary to register to attend worship and the dessert reception. Synod Assembly will take place in person only in 2023. Please read through the information below which explains more about synod assembly specifics. \n  \n /*! elementor – v3.18.0 – 20-12-2023 */\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 – v3.18.0 – 20-12-2023 */\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\n Allowed Voting Members\n \n /*! elementor – v3.18.0 – 20-12-2023 */\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block} \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 should contact the synod office prior to registering. \n  \nThe number of lay voting members your congregation elects depends on the number of baptized members reported on your 2022 congregational report form A. We encourage congregations to choose  voting members who will represent a range of age\, ethnicity\, and gender whenever possible. \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.). \n  \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  \nUse 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\n\n\n Registration\n \nRegistration will open in February. \n\n\n\n Retired Rostered Minister Voting Information\n \nIf you are a retired rostered minister and wish to be a voting member of synod assembly\, please contact Mary Romskog no later than March 31. We also encourage you to review the information below that was send to all retired rostered ministers. \n  \nIn accordance with the bylaw adopted at the 2022 assembly (this number is 15% of the 146 retired rostered ministers in the synod as of 12/31/23). For 2024 this number is 22. \n  \nRetired rostered ministers serving under contract in transitional ministries are automatically granted voting privileges (there are currently three people in this category)\, and others will need to register their desire to serve as a voting member. If you would like to serve as a voting member at the synod assembly\, please contact Mary Romskog in the synod office by March 31\, 2023. If there are more than 19 people who do so\, we will conduct a vote\, allowing you as the retired rostered ministers decide who will be the voting members. \n  \nRemember: all retired rostered ministers are welcome to register for the assembly\, at a reduced rate. Those not granted voting privileges are allowed to speak on all matters before the assembly\, but limiting the voting to 15% of the retired roster helps us maintain the required lay/rostered minister balance. \n\n\n\n Agenda\n \nA draft agenda will be available soon. \n\n\n\n Resources 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  \nMaterials and information will be shared directly with voting members at the email address you provided. This includes credentials for voting during assembly. If your your email address changes or you are not receiving information starting in May\, please contact us immediately. \n  \nSynod Assembly work includes being informed about the resolutions\, rules\, constitutional amendments\, elected positions and more that will be presented.  We strongly encourage you to take the time to read through the information and be prepared for discussion and voting during assembly. Learn more by visiting the Resolutions tab and the Nominations and Open Positions tab and accessing the files at the bottom of this page. \n  \nAssembly Rules – coming soon \nConstitutional Amendments – coming soon \n\n\n\n Nominations and Open Positions\n \nThe following positions are open for nominations at Synod Assembly. Please note: Gender non-binary or gender non-conforming people can be nominated to serve in any roles designated for gendered representation.  \n  \nUse this fillable pdf or our online form to submit a nomination form. \nConsultation Committee (4 positions listed below) \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. \nAt Large – Lay Male (partial term: now – 8/31/2025)At Large – Lay Male (partial term: now – 8/31/2027)At Large – Lay Male (partial term: now – 8/31/2029)At Large – Lay Female (partial term: now – 8/31/2029) \nDiscipline Committee (4 positions listed below) \nThe role of the discipline 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 membersmay not be elected to consecutive terms. \n  \nAt Large – Lay Female (full term: 9/1/2024 – 8/31/2030)At Large – Lay Male (full term: 9/1/2024 – 8/31/2030)At Large – Rostered Minister – 2 positions (full term: 9/1/2024 – 8/31/2030) \nNominating CommitteeAll positions appointed by Synod Council \nAt Large – person of color or person whose primary language is other than English (full term: Synod Assembly 2024 – Synod Assembly 2026) \nSouth Central Conference – Lay Male \nWest Conference – Rostered Minister \nWest Central Conference – Lay Female \n  \n  \nChurchwide Assembly – July 28 – August 2\, 2025 – Phoenix\, Arizona \nConference positions to be nominated by each conference. \nAt Large – Lay Female \nAt Large – Lay Male \nAt Large – Rostered Minister \nAt Large – Lay Male\, Youth/Young Adult (under 30 when elected) \nAt Large – Lay Female\, Person of Color or person whose primary language is other than English \nCentral Conference – Lay Female\, person of color or person whose primary language is other than English \nNorth Conference – Lay Female \nSouth Conference – Rostered Minister \nSouth Central Conference – Lay Male \nWest Conference – Lay Male \nWest Central Conference – Rostered Minister \n  \n  \n\n\n\n Resolutions\n \nThe deadline to submit a resolution is March 22\, 2024. When a resolution is submitted it will be reviewed and then added to the document files below. \n  \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 Worship\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. \n  \nOur Synod Assembly worship service\, scheduled for the evening of Friday\, May 17\, 2024 at the Italian Community Center Festa Ballroom\, is open to everyone. You do not need to be a registered member of the assembly to attend worship. \n  \nAssembly Offering \nInformation coming soon \n\n\n\n Dinner Tickets and Keynote Speaker\n \n\n\n\n Plenary Speakers\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 should contact the synod office prior to registering. \n  \nThe number of lay voting members your congregation elects depends on the number of baptized members reported on your 2022 congregational report form A. We encourage congregations to choose  voting members who will represent a range of age\, ethnicity\, and gender whenever possible. \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.). \n  \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  \nUse 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. \nRegistration will open in February. \nIf you are a retired rostered minister and wish to be a voting member of synod assembly\, please contact Mary Romskog no later than March 31. We also encourage you to review the information below that was send to all retired rostered ministers. \n  \nIn accordance with the bylaw adopted at the 2022 assembly (this number is 15% of the 146 retired rostered ministers in the synod as of 12/31/23). For 2024 this number is 22. \n  \nRetired rostered ministers serving under contract in transitional ministries are automatically granted voting privileges (there are currently three people in this category)\, and others will need to register their desire to serve as a voting member. If you would like to serve as a voting member at the synod assembly\, please contact Mary Romskog in the synod office by March 31\, 2023. If there are more than 19 people who do so\, we will conduct a vote\, allowing you as the retired rostered ministers decide who will be the voting members. \n  \nRemember: all retired rostered ministers are welcome to register for the assembly\, at a reduced rate. Those not granted voting privileges are allowed to speak on all matters before the assembly\, but limiting the voting to 15% of the retired roster helps us maintain the required lay/rostered minister balance. \nA draft agenda will be available soon. \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  \nMaterials and information will be shared directly with voting members at the email address you provided. This includes credentials for voting during assembly. If your your email address changes or you are not receiving information starting in May\, please contact us immediately. \n  \nSynod Assembly work includes being informed about the resolutions\, rules\, constitutional amendments\, elected positions and more that will be presented.  We strongly encourage you to take the time to read through the information and be prepared for discussion and voting during assembly. Learn more by visiting the Resolutions tab and the Nominations and Open Positions tab and accessing the files at the bottom of this page. \n  \nAssembly Rules – coming soon \nConstitutional Amendments – coming soon \nThe following positions are open for nominations at Synod Assembly. Please note: Gender non-binary or gender non-conforming people can be nominated to serve in any roles designated for gendered representation.  \n  \nUse this fillable pdf or our online form to submit a nomination form. \nConsultation Committee (4 positions listed below) \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. \nAt Large – Lay Male (partial term: now – 8/31/2025)At Large – Lay Male (partial term: now – 8/31/2027)At Large – Lay Male (partial term: now – 8/31/2029)At Large – Lay Female (partial term: now – 8/31/2029) \nDiscipline Committee (4 positions listed below) \nThe role of the discipline 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 membersmay not be elected to consecutive terms. \n  \nAt Large – Lay Female (full term: 9/1/2024 – 8/31/2030)At Large – Lay Male (full term: 9/1/2024 – 8/31/2030)At Large – Rostered Minister – 2 positions (full term: 9/1/2024 – 8/31/2030) \nNominating CommitteeAll positions appointed by Synod Council \nAt Large – person of color or person whose primary language is other than English (full term: Synod Assembly 2024 – Synod Assembly 2026) \nSouth Central Conference – Lay Male \nWest Conference – Rostered Minister \nWest Central Conference – Lay Female \n  \n  \nChurchwide Assembly – July 28 – August 2\, 2025 – Phoenix\, Arizona \nConference positions to be nominated by each conference. \nAt Large – Lay Female \nAt Large – Lay Male \nAt Large – Rostered Minister \nAt Large – Lay Male\, Youth/Young Adult (under 30 when elected) \nAt Large – Lay Female\, Person of Color or person whose primary language is other than English \nCentral Conference – Lay Female\, person of color or person whose primary language is other than English \nNorth Conference – Lay Female \nSouth Conference – Rostered Minister \nSouth Central Conference – Lay Male \nWest Conference – Lay Male \nWest Central Conference – Rostered Minister \n  \n  \nThe deadline to submit a resolution is March 22\, 2024. When a resolution is submitted it will be reviewed and then added to the document files below. \n  \nLearn more about resolutions and memorials – what they are\, how to write them and more –  in this guide and this flowchart. \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. \n  \nOur Synod Assembly worship service\, scheduled for the evening of Friday\, May 17\, 2024 at the Italian Community Center Festa Ballroom\, is open to everyone. You do not need to be a registered member of the assembly to attend worship. \n  \nAssembly Offering \nInformation coming soon URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/synod-assembly-2024/ LOCATION:Italian Community Center\, 631 E Chicago St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/2024-SA_Logo.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org GEO:43.032725;-87.9018342 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Italian Community Center 631 E Chicago St Milwaukee WI 53202 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=631 E Chicago St:geo:-87.9018342,43.032725 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240428T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240428T160000 DTSTAMP:20260107T115521Z CREATED:20240207T164520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T115521Z UID:10001323-1714309200-1714320000@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Adventures in Renewal Co-Lab Day DESCRIPTION:/*! elementor – v3.18.0 – 20-12-2023 */\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\nThis event will take the place of our previous Faithful Innovation training days. Join us as we gather to share stories of how God is renewing our sense of mission\,  learn from those who have been experiencing renewal\, and be energized together for our next steps!Who can attend? We welcome all who are engaged in\, or curious about\, mission renewal\, mission coaching\, and innovation. 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.elementor-blockquote__content{text-align:left}.elementor-blockquote–align-left .elementor-blockquote .e-q-footer{flex-direction:row}.elementor-blockquote–align-right .elementor-blockquote__content{text-align:right}.elementor-blockquote–align-right .elementor-blockquote .e-q-footer{flex-direction:row-reverse}.elementor-blockquote–align-center .elementor-blockquote{text-align:center}.elementor-blockquote–align-center .elementor-blockquote .e-q-footer\,.elementor-blockquote–align-center .elementor-blockquote__author{display:block}.elementor-blockquote–align-center .elementor-blockquote__tweet-button{margin-right:auto;margin-left:auto} \nThere is no cost to attend\, because of the generosity of the congregations participating in the Equipping the Saints Mission Appeal. However\, we do ask that each person from your congregation who plans to attend register in advance so we have an accurate count for materials. \n\nRegister to Attend\n\n\nLearn More About the Mission Renewal Process\n \nIf you would like to talk more about how your congregation could have a mission and innovation coach\, watch this video and reach out to Pr. Matt Short at matt@milwaukeesynod.org for more information. URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/adventures-in-renewal-co-lab-day/ LOCATION:Schuetze Recreation Center (Activity Room)\, 1120 Baxter Street\, Waukesha\, 53186\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/Adventures-in-Renewal-Main-Graphic-GREEN.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org GEO:43.0164807;-88.2253499 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Schuetze Recreation Center (Activity Room) 1120 Baxter Street Waukesha 53186 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1120 Baxter Street:geo:-88.2253499,43.0164807 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T193000 DTSTAMP:20240410T205428Z CREATED:20240410T205021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T205428Z UID:10001330-1713897000-1713900600@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: "How Things Have Changed" DESCRIPTION:Join 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 April is “How Things Have Changed.” If you have noticed changes in worship attendance and church participation\, you are not alone! This month’s conversation is an opportunity to set aside blame and shame\, to learn how the changes we are experiencing are part of a broader societal shift\, and to listen for the Spirit calling us into new adventures in spiritual renewal. \n \n Click Here to Join Us on Zoom!\n \nMeeting ID: 861 8865 4540 \nPasscode: 563041 \nHere’s how it works: We’ll start each Zoom gathering with an inspiring story about a topic related to the mission we share. Next\, we’ll break into small groups for about 15 minutes to talk about what we heard (clergy and lay participants will have separate breakout rooms). We’ll then re-gather in the large group to share highlights and questions from our discussions. \n \n Watch Recordings of Past Gatherings\n \n\n\n\n Questions? Contact Rev. Matthew Short at matt@milwaukeesynod.org. URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/inspired-for-mission-april-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;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T193000 DTSTAMP:20240307T191950Z CREATED:20240307T190749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T191950Z UID:10001326-1710873000-1710876600@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: "Fresh Expressions" DESCRIPTION:Join our synod’s Mission Table for “Inspired for Mission\,” a monthly virtual gatherings centered around inspiring stories of where God is leading our Church! \nNOTE: Our March event will take place on 3/19\, which is different from our usual timing of the 4th Tuesday of the month.At our March gathering\, Pr. Matthew Short (Assistant to the Bishop for Evangelical Mission) will host a conversation about the “Fresh Expressions” movement of mission renewal. Some leaders and congregations in our synod are experimenting with these resources\, and we are going to talk about what they are learning\, and what it looks like to create forms of Christian community out in daily life that primarily hold space for people who are not connected to our traditional church structures. Please share this with others who you know who might be wondering how to begin or continue this work in their own congregations!\n \n Click Here to Join Us on Zoom!\n \nMeeting ID: 816 6170 2452 \nPasscode: 326844 \nHere’s how it works: We’ll start each Zoom gathering with an inspiring story about a topic related to the mission we share. Next\, we’ll break into small groups for about 15 minutes to talk about what we heard (clergy and lay participants will have separate breakout rooms). We’ll then re-gather in the large group to share highlights and questions from our discussions. \n \n Watch Recordings of Past Gatherings\n \n\n\n\n Questions? Contact Rev. Matthew Short at matt@milwaukeesynod.org. URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/inspired-for-mission-march-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;TZID=America/Chicago:20240227T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240227T193000 DTSTAMP:20240207T150111Z CREATED:20240207T145638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T150111Z UID:10001324-1709058600-1709062200@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: "What makes a good partnership?" DESCRIPTION:Join 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 February is “What makes a good partnership?” What does a mutual partnership grounded in accompaniment look like? Hear stories about the partnership shared between Cross Lutheran in Milwaukee and Unity Lutheran in Brookfield. We’ll also learn how to develop a partnership from Pastor Chris Manke of Outreach for Hope. Together we’ll be inspired to strengthen existing partnerships between congregations and build new ones. \n \n Click Here to Join Us on Zoom!\n \nMeeting ID: 817 8434 0458 \nPasscode: 988608 \nHere’s how it works: We’ll start each Zoom gathering with an inspiring story about a topic related to the mission we share. Next\, we’ll break into small groups for about 15 minutes to talk about what we heard (clergy and lay participants will have separate breakout rooms). We’ll then re-gather in the large group to share highlights and questions from our discussions. \n \n Watch Recordings of Past Gatherings\n \n\n\n\n Questions? Contact Rev. Matthew Short at matt@milwaukeesynod.org. URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/inspired-for-mission-february-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;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260107T123730Z CREATED:20240102T163212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T123730Z UID:10001318-1707552000-1707577200@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Together in Mission DESCRIPTION:/*! elementor – v3.18.0 – 20-12-2023 */\n.elementor-alert{padding:15px;border-left:5px solid transparent;position:relative;text-align:left}.elementor-alert .elementor-alert-title{display:block;font-weight:700}.elementor-alert .elementor-alert-description{font-size:13px}.elementor-alert button.elementor-alert-dismiss{position:absolute;right:var(–dismiss-icon-horizontal-position\,10px);top:var(–dismiss-icon-vertical-position\,10px);padding:3px;font-size:var(–dismiss-icon-size\,20px);line-height:1;background:transparent;color:var(–dismiss-icon-normal-color\,inherit);border:none;cursor:pointer;transition-duration:var(–dismiss-icon-hover-transition-duration\,.3s)}.elementor-alert button.elementor-alert-dismiss:hover{color:var(–dismiss-icon-hover-color\,inherit)}.elementor-alert button.elementor-alert-dismiss svg{width:var(–dismiss-icon-size\,20px);height:var(–dismiss-icon-size\,20px);fill:var(–dismiss-icon-normal-color\,currentColor);transition-duration:var(–dismiss-icon-hover-transition-duration\,.3s)}.elementor-alert button.elementor-alert-dismiss svg:hover{fill:var(–dismiss-icon-hover-color\,currentColor)}.elementor-alert.elementor-alert-info{color:#31708f;background-color:#d9edf7;border-color:#bcdff1}.elementor-alert.elementor-alert-success{color:#3c763d;background-color:#dff0d8;border-color:#cae6be}.elementor-alert.elementor-alert-warning{color:#8a6d3b;background-color:#fcf8e3;border-color:#f9f0c3}.elementor-alert.elementor-alert-danger{color:#a94442;background-color:#f2dede;border-color:#e8c4c4}@media (max-width:767px){.elementor-alert{padding:10px}.elementor-alert button.elementor-alert-dismiss{right:7px;top:7px}}\n Looking for presentation slides and resources from the event?\n Files from this year’s workshops will be posted to our Together in Mission Presenter Resource Archive as we receive them.\n /*! elementor – v3.18.0 – 20-12-2023 */\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 /*! elementor – v3.18.0 – 20-12-2023 */\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} \nJoin 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. \n /*! elementor – v3.18.0 – 20-12-2023 */\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px} \nRegistration Deadline: February 2 at 11:59am\nDue to the increased level of respiratory virus activity (including COVID)\, masking will be encouraged but not required for those in attendance \n \n Register Now\n \n \n Download Congregational Promo Materials\n \n Agenda \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 Workshop List \nDownload the workshop descriptions as a PDF here. \nMorning Workshops\n\n\n The Reconciling in Christ Journey (Aubrey Thonvold\, Executive Director\, ReconcilingWorks)\n \n /*! elementor – v3.18.0 – 20-12-2023 */\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block} \nThe work of welcome is a lifelong journey of setting and reaching milestones. Together let’s discover how to implement a journey for your faith community to publicly and intentionally welcome people of all sexual orientations\, gender identities\, and gender expressions; and commit to the work of racial equity. We will learn about the resources\, tools\, and materials ReconcilingWorks has available to support you and your faith community in what it means to be Reconciling in Christ. \n\n\n\n ELCA Statement on Civic Life and Faith (Dr. Anthony Bateza\, Associate Professor of Religion; Department Chair of Race\, Ethnic\, Gender and Sexuality Studies; Director of Race and Ethnic Studies – St. Olaf College)\n \nThe ELCA is developing a social statement on Civic Life and Faith\, the relationship of church and state and related matters\, as called for by the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly.Social statements are the ELCA’s primary documents to address significant social issues. They are intended to aid reflection and shape conscience and to set forth the ELCA’s teaching and policy on the major social issues and questions of contemporary life. The first draft of the proposed statement will be published in December\, and this workshop will allow participants to share comments and feedback as part of a formal hearing. These comments will shape the second draft\, which will be developed in the fall of 2024. \nPlease note: Hearings are public gatherings where participants share their specific affirmations or concerns about a draft statement. Participants are strongly encouraged to read the document before the workshop and to come prepared with questions and suggestions.  The document and more information is available here. \n\n\n\n Breaking Barriers: A Workshop on Implementing Authentic Diversity through Congregational Assessment (Authentic Diversity Strategic Planning Team)\n \nJoin us for a transformative workshop designed to guide congregations during their antiracism journey. Explore a powerful assessment tool that helps determine where your congregation is so they can plan where to go. This is the first step to equip congregations with the skills and understanding needed to begin initiating meaningful conversations and actions within their churches. This interactive session will provide hands-on experience in utilizing the assessment tool. You will also learn more about our Strategic Planning Taskforce\, the work done so far\, and where they hope to go. We invite you to take the first step towards building a more inclusive congregation. \n\n\n\n Storytelling and Mission Renewal (Rev. Matt Short\, Assistant to the Bishop for Evangelical Mission)\n \nJesus taught through stories. Faith is shared and strengthened through stories. In this session\, you will learn simple practices and tools you can take back to your congregation that will inspire you and reignite a sense of vitality and excitement about what God is doing in your church and why it matters for the world! \n\n\n\n How to Make a Communications Plan That Works for Your Congregation (Robyn Bayland\, Greater Milwaukee Synod Communications Manager)\n \nJoin GMS Communications Manager Robyn Bayland (she/her) for a crash course on how to get the word out while being good stewards of your congregation’s time\, talents\, and treasures. Participants will leave with practical tools to bring back to your congregation\, including a comms strategy planning exercise and a curated list of free/low-cost resources for troubleshooting and skill-building. All are welcome\, regardless of tech proficiency: the skills from this workshop are meant to apply to both digital and print communications. \n\n\n\n A Basic Understanding of Israel and Palestine for Lutherans (Rev. Lisa Bates-Froiland\, Redeemer\, Milwaukee and Churches for Middle East Peace)\n \nRev. Lisa Bates-Froiland and co-presenters from Wisconsin Christians for Justice in Palestine\, with information from our partner organization\, Churches for Middle East Peace (cmep.org)\, will provide a foundation for understanding the current war in Israel and Palestine. A historical timeline will be shared\, along with explanations of key terms you’ve been hearing in the news: the Occupation\, Zionism\, Settlers\, “From the River to the Sea\,” and more. Did you know there are 6 Palestinian Lutheran congregations comprised of 2000 members? \n\n\n\n Let’s Talk So We Can Hear (Rev. Debra Trakel)\n \nWe will explore how we talk to one another and how what we say\, and how we say it\, can get in the way of our ability to hear one another. We will talk about stopping harsh words\, and how to have hard conversations more productively. We will talk about how to guard our hearts from painful words and how to help guard one another’s. We will talk about what authentic listening looks like. \n\n\n\n How Churches Can Work Together: Collaborations\, Consolidations & Mergers (Rev. John Bischoff\, United\, Racine)\n \nPartnering in ministry is the future of the church. Consolidations\, mergers\, and collaborations are a few ways in which your congregations can continue providing ministry while also providing avenues for new ministry opportunities. Come and hear what it takes to successfully join congregations together and the benefits of partnering together. \n\n\n\n Ending well: Accompanying Loved Ones as They Near the End of Their Lives (Shantell Riley\, End of Life Doula\, Dignity with Departure)\n \nIf you had an opportunity to prepare and plan for your death\, what would that look like? Would you have your funeral home picked out? Or maybe you want to be cremated? What about the outfit or music?  Who would be the person you would want to speak for you when you can’t speak for yourself? What or who would like to be surrounded by on your death bed? What would you like to leave behind? In a world where we don’t talk about death (a softer term is end-of-life) openly. It has been a taboo or “hush-hush” topic. Like talking about it will cause you to die.  It has become an experience that takes place other than home\, like the hospital. I want to assist you emotionally\, mentally\, physically\, and spiritually with the navigation of situations related to end-of-life. Wanting to make the departure as significant as the arrival… \n\nThe work of welcome is a lifelong journey of setting and reaching milestones. Together let’s discover how to implement a journey for your faith community to publicly and intentionally welcome people of all sexual orientations\, gender identities\, and gender expressions; and commit to the work of racial equity. We will learn about the resources\, tools\, and materials ReconcilingWorks has available to support you and your faith community in what it means to be Reconciling in Christ. \nThe ELCA is developing a social statement on Civic Life and Faith\, the relationship of church and state and related matters\, as called for by the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly.Social statements are the ELCA’s primary documents to address significant social issues. They are intended to aid reflection and shape conscience and to set forth the ELCA’s teaching and policy on the major social issues and questions of contemporary life. The first draft of the proposed statement will be published in December\, and this workshop will allow participants to share comments and feedback as part of a formal hearing. These comments will shape the second draft\, which will be developed in the fall of 2024. \nPlease note: Hearings are public gatherings where participants share their specific affirmations or concerns about a draft statement. Participants are strongly encouraged to read the document before the workshop and to come prepared with questions and suggestions.  The document and more information is available here. \nJoin us for a transformative workshop designed to guide congregations during their antiracism journey. Explore a powerful assessment tool that helps determine where your congregation is so they can plan where to go. This is the first step to equip congregations with the skills and understanding needed to begin initiating meaningful conversations and actions within their churches. This interactive session will provide hands-on experience in utilizing the assessment tool. You will also learn more about our Strategic Planning Taskforce\, the work done so far\, and where they hope to go. We invite you to take the first step towards building a more inclusive congregation. \nJesus taught through stories. Faith is shared and strengthened through stories. In this session\, you will learn simple practices and tools you can take back to your congregation that will inspire you and reignite a sense of vitality and excitement about what God is doing in your church and why it matters for the world! \nJoin GMS Communications Manager Robyn Bayland (she/her) for a crash course on how to get the word out while being good stewards of your congregation’s time\, talents\, and treasures. Participants will leave with practical tools to bring back to your congregation\, including a comms strategy planning exercise and a curated list of free/low-cost resources for troubleshooting and skill-building. All are welcome\, regardless of tech proficiency: the skills from this workshop are meant to apply to both digital and print communications. \nRev. Lisa Bates-Froiland and co-presenters from Wisconsin Christians for Justice in Palestine\, with information from our partner organization\, Churches for Middle East Peace (cmep.org)\, will provide a foundation for understanding the current war in Israel and Palestine. A historical timeline will be shared\, along with explanations of key terms you’ve been hearing in the news: the Occupation\, Zionism\, Settlers\, “From the River to the Sea\,” and more. Did you know there are 6 Palestinian Lutheran congregations comprised of 2000 members? \nWe will explore how we talk to one another and how what we say\, and how we say it\, can get in the way of our ability to hear one another. We will talk about stopping harsh words\, and how to have hard conversations more productively. We will talk about how to guard our hearts from painful words and how to help guard one another’s. We will talk about what authentic listening looks like. \nPartnering in ministry is the future of the church. Consolidations\, mergers\, and collaborations are a few ways in which your congregations can continue providing ministry while also providing avenues for new ministry opportunities. Come and hear what it takes to successfully join congregations together and the benefits of partnering together. \nIf you had an opportunity to prepare and plan for your death\, what would that look like? Would you have your funeral home picked out? Or maybe you want to be cremated? What about the outfit or music?  Who would be the person you would want to speak for you when you can’t speak for yourself? What or who would like to be surrounded by on your death bed? What would you like to leave behind? In a world where we don’t talk about death (a softer term is end-of-life) openly. It has been a taboo or “hush-hush” topic. Like talking about it will cause you to die.  It has become an experience that takes place other than home\, like the hospital. I want to assist you emotionally\, mentally\, physically\, and spiritually with the navigation of situations related to end-of-life. Wanting to make the departure as significant as the arrival… \nAfternoon Workshops\n\n\n Let’s Talk SOGIE (Aubrey Thonvold\, Executive Director\, ReconcilingWorks)\n \nAs we seek to deepen and expand the holy work of welcome\, inclusion\, and celebration of LGBTQIA+ people in the church and society\, we can find ourselves asking\, “What does LGBTQIA+ mean?” Together we will co-create a safe space to learn helpful skills and tools to support you and your ministry. The Let’s Talk About SOGIE training and “Lutheran Introduction to Sexual Orientation\, Gender Identity\, & Gender Expression” are complementary resources\, to be used side by side in your learning of language\, and ways to extend hospitality to our LGBTQIA+ siblings. The training is great for those who are hoping to support their faith community in ongoing education\, or for individuals who have an open heart and mind on learning more about God’s diversity of creation. \n\n\n\n Jesus and Justice (Dr. Anthony Bateza\, Associate Professor of Religion; Department Chair of Race\, Ethnic\, Gender and Sexuality Studies; Director of Race and Ethnic Studies – St. Olaf College)\n \nOur morning preacher will help us explore the connections between our faith and our engagement in the issues facing us. \n\n\n\n Breaking Barriers: A Workshop on Implementing Authentic Diversity through Congregational Assessment (Authentic Diversity Strategic Planning Team)\n \nJoin us for a transformative workshop designed to guide congregations during their antiracism journey. Explore a powerful assessment tool that helps determine where your congregation is so they can plan where to go. This is the first step to equip congregations with the skills and understanding needed to begin initiating meaningful conversations and actions within their churches. This interactive session will provide hands-on experience in utilizing the assessment tool. You will also learn more about our Strategic Planning Taskforce\, the work done so far\, and where they hope to go. We invite you to take the first step towards building a more inclusive congregation. \n\n\n\n Practices and Principles for Renewal (Rev. Matt Short\, Assistant to the Bishop for Evangelical Mission)\n \nWe all know the church and the world are changing rapidly! In this session\, we will learn a handful of easy practices and some foundational principles that can help your congregation “behave its way into new thinking” and make new connections with new people. If you are looking for a rich conversation about how to build new ways of being the church together\, this is the session for you! \n\n\n\n Treasurer’s Workshop (Rev. Karen Pahl\, Greater Milwaukee Synod Treasurer and Pastor\, Christ the Servant\, Waukesha)\n \nEverything you ever wanted to know about synod financial information and being a great congregational treasurer! Let us help you with resources and information that will make your work easier. \n\n\n\n We All Belong (Rev. Marilyn Miller and Kathleen Schluter)\n \nMilwaukee Inner City Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH) has launched the We All Belong Campaign. Join us for this introduction/discussion where we talk about – Protecting Democracy\, Rejecting “christian” nationalism\, and Building Beloved Community. Includes video presentations by Bishop Curry\, Episcopal Church\, and Bishop Eaton\, ELCA. This model can be used in your congregation. \n\n\n\n All-Ages Sunday School\, Worship and Service (Rev. Lynn Erickson\, Interim Pastor\, Mount Carmel\, Milwaukee)\n \nWant to try something new to strengthen relationships\, support parents and grandparents\, engage new volunteers and deepen faith? It’s not magic\, it’s all-ages Sunday School (and more)! Hands-on learning in mixed age groups adapted to your setting is an exciting way to strengthen Christian education and encourage intergenerational relationships. We will hear from congregations that have experimented with all-ages Sunday School\, worship\, and service. Try a few things together and take home a complete ready-to-adapt curriculum on the Body of Christ. \n\n\n\n Wild Church (Rev. Larry Harpster\, Interim Pastor\, All Saints\, Wales)\n \nCome talk with Pr. Larry Harpster\, a self-professed crazy nature lover and pastor.   Learn what he is finding inspiring in a new movement called “Wild Church.” Hear some stories about nature spirituality and the Celtic Church.  Take home some concrete ideas about how your congregation could begin holding small groups and outdoor gatherings that help you connect with the sacred in new ways.  You may even find new ways to connect with some people in your neighborhoods! Leave with inspiration and some simple action steps you could take back into your congregation. \n\n\n\n Spiritual Practices\, Meditation\, and Mindfulness (Rev. Jackie Cook\, Christ the King Delafield)\n \nDo you sometimes find it difficult to slow down to pray and to study? In this workshop\, participants learn about ways to deepen your spiritual practice repertoire. Activities may include praying in color\, finger prayer labyrinths\, breathing\, visualization and Ignatian contemplation\, and a loving kindness meditation.  \n\nAs we seek to deepen and expand the holy work of welcome\, inclusion\, and celebration of LGBTQIA+ people in the church and society\, we can find ourselves asking\, “What does LGBTQIA+ mean?” Together we will co-create a safe space to learn helpful skills and tools to support you and your ministry. The Let’s Talk About SOGIE training and “Lutheran Introduction to Sexual Orientation\, Gender Identity\, & Gender Expression” are complementary resources\, to be used side by side in your learning of language\, and ways to extend hospitality to our LGBTQIA+ siblings. The training is great for those who are hoping to support their faith community in ongoing education\, or for individuals who have an open heart and mind on learning more about God’s diversity of creation. \nOur morning preacher will help us explore the connections between our faith and our engagement in the issues facing us. \nJoin us for a transformative workshop designed to guide congregations during their antiracism journey. Explore a powerful assessment tool that helps determine where your congregation is so they can plan where to go. This is the first step to equip congregations with the skills and understanding needed to begin initiating meaningful conversations and actions within their churches. This interactive session will provide hands-on experience in utilizing the assessment tool. You will also learn more about our Strategic Planning Taskforce\, the work done so far\, and where they hope to go. We invite you to take the first step towards building a more inclusive congregation. \nWe all know the church and the world are changing rapidly! In this session\, we will learn a handful of easy practices and some foundational principles that can help your congregation “behave its way into new thinking” and make new connections with new people. If you are looking for a rich conversation about how to build new ways of being the church together\, this is the session for you! \nEverything you ever wanted to know about synod financial information and being a great congregational treasurer! Let us help you with resources and information that will make your work easier. \nMilwaukee Inner City Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH) has launched the We All Belong Campaign. Join us for this introduction/discussion where we talk about – Protecting Democracy\, Rejecting “christian” nationalism\, and Building Beloved Community. Includes video presentations by Bishop Curry\, Episcopal Church\, and Bishop Eaton\, ELCA. This model can be used in your congregation. \nWant to try something new to strengthen relationships\, support parents and grandparents\, engage new volunteers and deepen faith? It’s not magic\, it’s all-ages Sunday School (and more)! Hands-on learning in mixed age groups adapted to your setting is an exciting way to strengthen Christian education and encourage intergenerational relationships. We will hear from congregations that have experimented with all-ages Sunday School\, worship\, and service. Try a few things together and take home a complete ready-to-adapt curriculum on the Body of Christ. \nCome talk with Pr. Larry Harpster\, a self-professed crazy nature lover and pastor.   Learn what he is finding inspiring in a new movement called “Wild Church.” Hear some stories about nature spirituality and the Celtic Church.  Take home some concrete ideas about how your congregation could begin holding small groups and outdoor gatherings that help you connect with the sacred in new ways.  You may even find new ways to connect with some people in your neighborhoods! Leave with inspiration and some simple action steps you could take back into your congregation. \nDo you sometimes find it difficult to slow down to pray and to study? In this workshop\, participants learn about ways to deepen your spiritual practice repertoire. Activities may include praying in color\, finger prayer labyrinths\, breathing\, visualization and Ignatian contemplation\, and a loving kindness meditation.  URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/together-in-mission/ LOCATION:Ascension Lutheran – Waukesha\, 1415 Dopp Street\, Waukesha\, 53188\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/2024-Together-in-Mission-logo.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org GEO:43.0090055;-88.2526053 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ascension Lutheran – Waukesha 1415 Dopp Street Waukesha 53188 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1415 Dopp Street:geo:-88.2526053,43.0090055 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T193000 DTSTAMP:20231219T162045Z CREATED:20231219T160902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T162045Z UID:10001317-1706034600-1706038200@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: "Meeting God in Authentic Diversity Work" DESCRIPTION:Join 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 January is “Meeting God in Authentic Diversity Work.” Pr. Afi Dobbins-Mays (Assistant to the Bishop for Authentic Diversity) will be hosting 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. It will be a rich conversation! Please do invite others who you know who might be wondering how to begin or continue this work in their own congregations. \n \n Click Here to Join Us on Zoom!\n \nMeeting ID: 883 7180 8691 \nPasscode: 518334 \nHere’s how it works: We’ll start each Zoom gathering with an inspiring story about a topic related to the mission we share. Next\, we’ll break into small groups for about 15 minutes to talk about what we heard (clergy and lay participants will have separate breakout rooms). We’ll then re-gather in the large group to share highlights and questions from our discussions. \n \n Watch Recordings of Past Gatherings\n \n\n\n\n Questions? Contact Rev. Matthew Short at matt@milwaukeesynod.org. URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/inspired-for-mission-january-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:20240116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240125 DTSTAMP:20230825T134853Z CREATED:20230825T122253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T134853Z UID:10001285-1705363200-1706140799@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Bishop's Trip to El Salvador DESCRIPTION: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. Pastors and congregational leaders are invited to participate\, whether their congregation has an existing partnership in El Salvador\, or they are simply interested in learning about our siblings in Christ in this beautiful country. Those who have an existing partnership will be able to include a visit to their partner. \n \nTrip Themes\n\nHow faith and social justice are intertwined in El Salvador’s recent history.\nThe inspiring work of the Salvadoran Lutheran Church as a church ministering to marginalized communities throughout the country.\nHow the Greater Milwaukee Synod has walked in partnership with the Salvadoran Lutheran Church as a companion synod and through sister church relationships.\n\n \nTrip Highlights\n\nVisits to sites of Salvadoran martyrs including archbishop Oscar Romero\, Rutilio Grande\, and the six Jesuit priests.\nWorship in local Salvadoran Lutheran church communities\nVisit with Medardo Gomez\, bishop of the Salvadoran Lutheran Church and Nobel Peace Prize nominee.\nTours to El Salvador scenic sites – possibilities include volcanos\, coffee farms\, beaches\, mountains\, crater lakes and more.\n\n  \nThose interested in joining this delegation are invited to complete the interest form below.  \nQuestions?  Contact Bishop Erickson at paul.erickson@gmselca.org. \nDates: Tuesday\, January 16-Wednesday\, January 24\, 2024 \nCosts:  $850/person + airfare ($500 estimated) \n\n \n Complete the Interest Form URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/bishops-trip-to-el-salvador/ ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T193000 DTSTAMP:20231128T145720Z CREATED:20231023T193223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T145720Z UID:10001315-1701196200-1701199800@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: "The Art of Gathering" DESCRIPTION:Join 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 November is “The Art of 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.) \nLook forward to conversation around: \n\nA program is not a purpose\nBigger isn’t always better\nDon’t start a funeral with logistics\nWhere you gather matters\nMartha and Mary: Don’t hide in the kitchen and let your guests fend for themselves\n\n \n Click Here to Join Us on Zoom!\n \nMeeting ID: 810 0844 8359 \nPasscode: 460428 \nHere’s how it works: We’ll start each Zoom gathering with an inspiring story about a topic related to the mission we share. Next\, we’ll break into small groups for about 15 minutes to talk about what we heard (clergy and lay participants will have separate breakout rooms). We’ll then re-gather in the large group to share highlights and questions from our discussions. \n \n Watch Recordings of Past Gatherings\n \n\n\n\n Questions? Contact Rev. Matthew Short at matt@milwaukeesynod.org. URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/inspired-for-mission-november-2023/ 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:20231024T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T193000 DTSTAMP:20231018T170909Z CREATED:20230906T212838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T170909Z UID:10001293-1698172200-1698175800@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: "Meeting God Over Coffee" DESCRIPTION:Join 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 October is “Meeting God Over Coffee.” 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. \n \n Click Here to Join Us on Zoom!\n \nMeeting ID: 884 2787 4260 \nPasscode: 646935 \nHere’s how it works: We’ll start each Zoom gathering with an inspiring story about a topic related to the mission we share. Next\, we’ll break into small groups for about 15 minutes to talk about what we heard (clergy and lay participants will have separate breakout rooms). We’ll then re-gather in the large group to share highlights and questions from our discussions. \n \n Watch Recordings of Past Gatherings\n \n\n\n\n Questions? Contact Rev. Matthew Short at matt@milwaukeesynod.org. URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/inspired-for-mission-october-2023/ 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:20231015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231016 DTSTAMP:20230825T133248Z CREATED:20230822T133359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T133248Z UID:10001284-1697328000-1697414399@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Created to Be: ELCA Youth Gathering Synod Group DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in attending the ELCA Youth Gathering in July 2024?\n\nDoes your congregation have three or fewer youth that want to attend?\n\nAre you an adult who is interested in being an adult leader?\n\nWe want to hear from you!\n\nOur synod would love to host a group for youth to attend the ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans from July 16 – 20. It’s also possible that individuals from the synod group could participate in MYLE and the tAble events (for multicultural and differently abled youth) which are held just prior to the Youth Gathering from July 13 – 16 \nIn order to make this happen we need to know about youth that want to attend as individuals\, congregations with 3 or fewer youth\, and adults willing to serve as adult leaders. Please use the yellow button below to let us know you’d like to be part of this synod group by October 15th. \nWe’ll be in touch with each person to share more details. If you have questions about this group or the ELCA Youth Gathering\, please give us a call at 414.671.1212 or email us at: gmsoffice@gmselca.org \n\n\nI’d like to be part of the synod group URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/created-to-be-elca-youth-gathering-synod-group/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/ELCAYG2024_logofull_fullcolor.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231002T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231004T120000 DTSTAMP:20250710T173313Z CREATED:20230706T174233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T173313Z UID:10001281-1696251600-1696420800@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Fall Leadership Conference DESCRIPTION:Making and Creating Spaces: The Power of Storytelling \nwith Dr. Kelly Sherman-Conroy\n \nLutherdale Bible Camp\nEarly bird pricing: $125 + lodging through August 31$145 + lodging beginning September 1 \nDeadline to register: Monday\, September 18 at 12pm noon \nABOUT THIS EVENT\n“Making and creating spaces: the power of storytelling” captures the two main concepts that will be explored in this training: the importance of making space for people from all backgrounds and creating spaces where everyone feels welcome and included\, and the power of storytelling to facilitate both of these things. \n  \nStorytelling is a powerful tool that can be used to connect with people on a deep level. It can help us to share our experiences\, learn from each other\, and build relationships. When we tell our stories\, we are inviting others into our lives and giving them a glimpse of who we are. We are also giving them the opportunity to connect with us on a personal level. \n  \nStorytelling can be used to create spaces where people from all backgrounds can feel safe and accepted. We can use stories to share our experiences of different cultures\, religions\, and identities. We can also use stories to share our experiences of discrimination\, oppression\, and marginalization. When we share our stories with others\, we are creating a space where they can learn about our experiences and see the world from our perspective. We are also creating a space where they can feel seen\, heard\, and understood. \n  \nHebrews 10:23-25  says\, “And let us not neglect our meeting together\, as some people do\, but encourage one another\, especially now that the day of the Lord is near.” This passage reminds us that we need to make space for each other in our lives\, both physically and emotionally. We need to be intentional about creating opportunities to connect with people from all backgrounds\, and storytelling can be a powerful way to do this. \n  \nBy making and creating spaces where people from all backgrounds can feel safe\, accepted\, and included\, we can help to promote authentic inclusion in our churches and communities. Storytelling can be a powerful tool that can be used to facilitate this work. \n\n \nABOUT DR. KELLY SHERMAN-CONROY\nDr. Kelly Sherman-Conroy\, Mato Wašté Winyan or Good Bear Woman\, is a member of the Oglala Lakota Nation. She has a passion for social justice\, racial reparations\, healing\, and storytelling that has been felt across the globe. As the very first Native Woman Theologian with a P.hD. in the ELCA\, she’s passionately pursued her calling to challenge the traditional conventions of theology. Her work primarily focuses on systemic theology\, with a unique approach to Lakota Spirituality and how it can inform Christianity and instill healing. \n  \nShe’s not only a trailblazer in her field\, but her perspectives and insights have gained her recognition and admiration both nationally and internationally. Her incredible contributions to racial reparations and advocacy for marginalized communities have changed the minds and hearts of many. \n  \nKelly is a woman who walks alongside people of all cultures\, providing a ministry that delves into the intersections of identity\, personal narratives\, and faith. With over two decades of experience teaching and leading in ministry\, Kelly’s involvement in various organizations\, such as the Minnesota Council of Churches and the American Indian Alaska Native Lutheran Association\, highlights her passion for cultural activism. She keeps busy as an adjunct Professor\, the Director for MYLE- Multicultural Youth Leadership Event\, serving on the Board of Directors for the ELCA Youth Ministry Network and Minnesota Council of Churches\, and the Director of Public Ministry at Nativity Lutheran Church\, Minneapolis\, and Convenor of the Twin Cities Interfaith Movement Chaplains. Her commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident in all aspects of her life as she actively works towards creating a more inclusive world. \n  \nKelly’s ability to speak the truth in love from a Native perspective coupled with her humility and humor makes for a powerful reception of truth in the hearts of Nativesand non-Natives alike. \nRead Kelly Sherman-Conroy’s full bio. \nAGENDA\nMonday\, October 21:00 pm Welcome2:00 pm Making Space for Connection – Understand the difference between making space and creating spaces4:00 pm Free5:30 pm Dinner7:00 pm Worship and fellowshipTuesday\, October 38:00 am Breakfast9:00 am Creating Spaces for Grace – Understand the importance of creating spaces where people can experience grace.11:00 am Bishop’s time12:00 pm Lunch1:00 pm Free time3:30 pm Open Space Conversations5:30 pm Dinner7:00 pm Bonfire and Storytelling Wednesday\, October 48:00 am Breakfast9:00 am The Power of Storytelling – Understand the power of storytelling11:00 am Closing worship \nLODGING\nOur Fall Leadership Conference will offer several housing options during the registration process. Lodging fees will be added to the basic registration fee. All registration options include meals. You are welcome to find a roommate(s) on your own and note this during registration. Lodging is available on a first come/first served basis.  \nCommuter Registration Drive to and from home each day.  \nHotel Lodging – $139 per night\, 2 night minimumWe have reserved a block of rooms at the Hampton Inn\, Elkhorn\, which is about seven miles away from Lutherdale. A two-night reservation is required and the cost per night is $139. Each room contains two queen beds. You are responsible for making your own reservation and paying the hotel directly by following these steps:  \n\nVisit the reservation link\nEnter the dates needed at the top of the page (October 2 – October 4\, 2023)\nSelect “special rate”\nEnter GMS under the group code.\n\nLutherdale lodging in the Hope Center – $99 per night\, 2 night minimumThe Hope Center is an ADA accessible facility that features hotel-style sleeping rooms\, complimentary WIFI\, conference rooms\, and a 24-hour Hospitality Center. Most of our events will take place in this space. The cost for Hope Center lodging is $99 per night with a two night minimum. All rooms have one queen bed and a twin bunk bed. Some rooms have two twin bunk beds or an additional twin bed. \nLutherdale lodging in the Watson Center – $35 per night\, 2 night minimum + $15 linen fee.The Watson Center features mixed housing with both dormitory and small rooms\, common bathrooms\, wood-burning fireplaces\, and a 24-hr hospitality center. The cost for lodging is $35 per night with a two night minimum plus a $15 linen fee. Lower level rooms have three twin beds with a half bath that is shared with one other room and two shared bathroom/shower rooms. The Upper level has two rooms with three twin beds and a shared bathroom/shower room.  Bed linens are included. Please plan to provide your own towels. \n \n Register Now URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/fall-leadership-conference-2023/ LOCATION:Lutherdale Bible Camp\, N7891 Hwy 12\, Elkhorn\, WI\, 53121\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/unnamed-17.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:20230926T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T193000 DTSTAMP:20230913T205253Z CREATED:20230906T211710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T205253Z UID:10001292-1695753000-1695756600@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: "What's a Coach Do\, Anyway?" DESCRIPTION:Join 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 “What’s a Coach Do\, Anyway?” 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. \n \n Click Here to Join Us on Zoom!\n \nMeeting ID: 895 0475 3040 \nPasscode: 902470 \nHere’s how it works: We’ll start each Zoom gathering with an inspiring story about a topic related to the mission we share. Next\, we’ll break into small groups for about 15 minutes to talk about what we heard (clergy and lay participants will have separate breakout rooms). We’ll then re-gather in the large group to share highlights and questions from our discussions. \n \n Watch Recordings of Past Gatherings\n \n\n\n\n Questions? Contact Rev. Matthew Short at matt@milwaukeesynod.org. URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/inspired-for-mission-september-2023/ 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:20230626T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230626T113000 DTSTAMP:20230626T185137Z CREATED:20230609T133833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T185137Z UID:10001274-1687773600-1687779000@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Equipping the Saints Capital and Stewardship Campaign Leader Training DESCRIPTION:Capital needs . . . stewardship needs . . . Equipping the Saints mission appeal. . . . \n \nIs your congregation wondering and asking\, “How can we meet our congregation capital needs? With those needs\, how can we participate in the Equipping the Saints mission appeal? Is there a way to do it all?” \nCapital needs of congregations are real. The roof may be leaking. Or the boiler needs to be replaced. The building may need to be updated or be more welcoming. And stewardship needs are real. The pandemic had an impact on attendance and giving. Budget needs are greater than projected income. And in the midst of those challenges\, the congregation weighs participation in Equipping the Saints. \nFor help in sorting out these questions and strengthening congregation giving\, along with meeting capital needs and integrating a capital campaign with Equipping the Saints\, put the date of Tuesday\, May 9\, at 10:00 a.m. on your calendar. Invite one or two church leaders to join you. \nOur consultant Mike Ward will provide a leader training session that will focus specifically on integrating Equipping the Saints and capital or stewardship needs. You will receive a Congregation Manual with step-by-step guidance to conduct a successful fundraising campaign\, along with additional options for raising funds. \nRegister now\, or contact ETS Campaign Manager\, Joyce Caldwell\, with questions. \n\n \n  \n  \n \n Register Now URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/equipping-the-saints-capital-and-stewardship-campaign-leader-training/ LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/Equipping-the-Saints-Logo_Color-1.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T193000 DTSTAMP:20230424T174801Z CREATED:20230424T174801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T174801Z UID:10001262-1684866600-1684870200@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:I'm Curious About . . . DESCRIPTION:A monthly virtual gathering of Christians dreaming together about where God is leading the Church. Hear inspiring reflections\, connect with others\, and take questions and resources back to your congregation. Every voice is welcome! \nEach month\, we will meet to discuss a topic related to the mission we share. Clergy and lay participants will have separate breakout rooms. \nThis event is hosted by the Greater Milwaukee Synod Mission Table. Contact Rev. Matthew Short with questions. \n\n\nLearn More URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/im-curious-about-2/2023-05-23/ LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/Curious-Owl-Pic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T113000 DTSTAMP:20230413T182928Z CREATED:20230411T202526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T182928Z UID:10001261-1683626400-1683631800@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Equipping the Saints Capital and Stewardship Campaign Leader Training DESCRIPTION:Capital needs . . . stewardship needs . . . Equipping the Saints mission appeal. . . . \n \nIs your congregation wondering and asking\, “How can we meet our congregation capital needs? With those needs\, how can we participate in the Equipping the Saints mission appeal? Is there a way to do it all?” \nCapital needs of congregations are real. The roof may be leaking. Or the boiler needs to be replaced. The building may need to be updated or be more welcoming. And stewardship needs are real. The pandemic had an impact on attendance and giving. Budget needs are greater than projected income. And in the midst of those challenges\, the congregation weighs participation in Equipping the Saints. \nFor help in sorting out these questions and strengthening congregation giving\, along with meeting capital needs and integrating a capital campaign with Equipping the Saints\, put the date of Tuesday\, May 9\, at 10:00 a.m. on your calendar. Invite one or two church leaders to join you. \nOur consultant Mike Ward will provide a leader training session that will focus specifically on integrating Equipping the Saints and capital or stewardship needs. You will receive a Congregation Manual with step-by-step guidance to conduct a successful fundraising campaign\, along with additional options for raising funds. \nRegister now\, or contact ETS Campaign Manager\, Joyce Caldwell\, with questions. \n\n\nRegister Now URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/49852/ LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/Equipping-the-Saints-Logo_Color-1.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230404T110000 DTSTAMP:20230329T201126Z CREATED:20230302T191440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T201126Z UID:10001220-1680598800-1680606000@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Chrism Mass DESCRIPTION:We invite all rostered ministers and lay leaders to join us for a Chrism Mass on Tuesday\, April 4\, at 9 am at Ascension Lutheran Church\, 1236 S. Layton Blvd.\, Milwaukee. 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-mass/ LOCATION:Ascension Lutheran – Milwaukee\, 1236 South Layton Boulevard\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53215-1694\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/Globe-website-icon-with-margin.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org GEO:43.0185227;-87.9471891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ascension Lutheran – Milwaukee 1236 South Layton Boulevard Milwaukee WI 53215-1694 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1236 South Layton Boulevard:geo:-87.9471891,43.0185227 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230330T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230330T203000 DTSTAMP:20230301T215343Z CREATED:20230301T214744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T215343Z UID:10001218-1680199200-1680208200@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:The Healing Network Training Overview DESCRIPTION:This workshop for clergy\, congregational staff\, and members provides an overview of the congregational team ministry model and tools and strategies to build congregational support to initiate a prevention and recovery support ministry. URL:https://www.thehealingnetworkofmke.com/events#new_tab ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/The-Healing-Network-FB-logo.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230314 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230315 DTSTAMP:20230301T215840Z CREATED:20230301T215611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T215840Z UID:10001219-1678752000-1678838399@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Addiction Survival Kit for Clergy: Core Compentencies DESCRIPTION:An interactive workshop to equip clergy and pastoral care workers with the needed knowledge and skills to develop an informed\, compassionate response to addiction and related mental health issues and initiate congregational prevention and recovery support ministries. URL:https://www.thehealingnetworkofmke.com/events#new_tab ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/The-Healing-Network-FB-logo.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR