The word “synod” means “on the road together.” When we work together as one Body in Christ, we can accomplish incredible things! Click the links below to read and watch inspiring stories of the impact of this shared work in our community…
“As [our congregation] thought about the work involved in buying and transporting the trees, we realized it was too much… But then, the Holy Spirit stepped in with a new idea.”
Share Our Best Furniture Ministry is a partnership of congregations across our synod to collect gently-used furniture and household items, and share them with people in need…
Youth from the Greater Milwaukee Synod had an amazing time at the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans. Here are a few notable highlights from the Youth Gathering from around our synod…
Students from Lutheran Campus Ministry of Greater Milwaukee met with their representatives on Capitol Hill alongside ELCA Advocacy staff during spring break. (Story by Living Lutheran.)
We invite you to share these stories of impact in worship, an upcoming adult forum, or your next newsletter! Our congregational promo kit includes a bulletin insert, color and grayscale flyer, presentation slide, and pre-written newsletter copy and banner graphic.
Does your congregation have a story of curiosity, courage, compassion, or collaboration that you'd like to share? Contact Rev. Matthew Short, Assistant to the Bishop for Evangelical Mission, at matt@milwaukeesynod.org.
For the latest stories from across the ELCA, check out Stories of Faith in Action. This multimedia publication from ELCA Churchwide and Living Lutheran shows how your congregation’s Mission Support offering funds ministries across our church!
These stories of impact are only possible through Mission Support, which is the portion of your congregational offerings that help fund the ELCA’s synod and churchwide ministries. We invite congregational leaders to learn more, complete our Mission Support Intent Form, and download worship resources to celebrate your commitment to helping these ministries thrive.
