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SUMMARY:Gathering Expedition: ELCA Youth Retreat @ Lutherdale
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URL:https://www.elca.org/our-work/congregations-and-synods/youth-ministry/gathering-expedition
LOCATION:Lutherdale Bible Camp\, N7891 Hwy 12\, Elkhorn\, WI\, 53121\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fall Leadership Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Fall Leadership Conference 2025\n			September 29\n	  –\n	October 1 \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	\n	\n		Rev. Dr. Yolanda Denson-Byers  \nThe Rev. Dr. Yolanda Denson-Byers will join us for our Fall Leadership Conference (FLC). For the last 30 years\, she has served as a pastor\, preaching and teaching the good news in multiple arenas such as parish\, campus\, hospice\, hospital\, and prison ministries. \n  \nHer Master of Divinity was earned at Harvard University with specialty in preaching and worship\, religious education and pastoral care and counseling. Her doctor of Ministry is from Luther Seminary in Congregational Mission and Leadership. She currently serves as the senior pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church of Edina\, MN. \n  \nDuring FLC\, Pastor Yolanda will be teaching three 90-minute sessions focused on the theme: Costly Compassion: The Holy Work of Becoming an Ally in Your Neighborhood. \n \n  \nThe word “compassion” means to be with someone in their suffering. Especially in this time of deep division\, rancor\, and polarization in our nation’s history\, what does Jesus have to say to our most marginalized and oppressed neighbors? What divine mischief is the Holy Spirit instigating in our particular contexts? What does it mean to be an ally with the Holy Spirit\, and God’s beloved children\, dwelling in our neighborhoods? \n  \nUtilizing Pastor Yolanda’s book\, See Me\, Believe Me: A Guide to Deepen Allyship with Congregational Leaders of Color\, as a case study\, we will Dwell in the Word\, invite courageous conversation during our book study\, and leave with specific action items meant to better prepare us to enter into the holy work of God’s costly compassion toward all of our neighbors. \nAgenda\nMonday\, September 29 \n1:00 pm Registration Opens \n2:00 pm Welcome \n2:30 pm Session One: Warning Against Partiality (James 2:1-17) \n4:30 pm Free Time \n5:30 pm Dinner \n7:00 pm Worship and fellowship \n  \nTuesday\, September 30 \n8:00 am Breakfast \n9:00 am Session Two: See Me\, Believe Me: A Guide to Deepen Allyship with Congregational Leaders of Color \n11:00 am Bishop’s time \n12:00 pm Lunch \n1:00 pm Free time \n3:30 pm Open Space Conversations \n5:30 pm Dinner \n7:00 pm Bonfire and Fellowship  \n  \nWednesday\, October 1 \n8:00 am Breakfast \n9:00 am Session Three: The Holy Work of Becoming an Ally in Your Neighborhood \n11:00 am Sending \n  \nRegistration Information\nDeadline to register: September 12\, 2025 at 12pm (noon). \nBecause we incur expenses based on your registration\, payment is expected for all registrations. We respectfully request that all registrations be paid by September 29\, 2025. If you need to make other arrangements\, contact us directly at 414.671.1212. Please note: registrations cannot be cancelled after September 8th. \n  \nEvery person registered will receive a copy of Rev. Dr. Denson-Byer’s book “See Me\, Believe Me”. This book is included in your registration fee and will be mailed to the address you registered with when your registration is paid. If you already have a copy of this book\, consider giving the extra copy to another person. Books will be mailed up to September 13. After this date you’ll need to stop in the synod office to pick up your copy. Please take some time to read this before Fall Leadership Conference begins. \nMeals\nThe following meals are part of the conference agenda: September 29 \n\nDinner – 5:30 pm\n\nSeptember 30 \n\nBreakfast – 8:00 am\nLunch – 12:00 pm\nDinner – 5:30 pm\n\nOctober 1 \n\nBreakfast – 8:00 am\n\nLodging\nSeveral housing options are available for this event. You may choose to stay at Lutherdale in the Hope Center or the Watson Retreat Center. We encourage you to share costs for lodging by finding a roommate and noting that in your registration. Lodging at Lutherdale is on a first come/first served basis \n  \nArea hotels to consider are listed below. \n\nHampton Inn Elkhorn Lake Geneva\nHoliday Inn Express & Suites Elkhorn Lake Geneva\nFairfield Inn & Suites Lake Geneva\n\n					\n									Register Now
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SUMMARY:Fall Leadership Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:Fall Leadership Conference 2024\n			October 14\n	  –\n	October 16 \nCost : $150 \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	 \nRooted in Jesus\nIn a time of uncertainty and division\, our mission to look\, live and love like Jesus Christ has never been more important. The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers will help us to fulfill that calling by exploring the many ways our core ministries – evangelism\, racial justice\, authentic diversity\, and compassionate conversation across difference – powerfully reflect the heart of God and the way of Jesus. Join us for a time of learning and renewal for faith leaders from our synod – including lay members and staff\, council presidents\, pastors and deacons! \nRegistration closes Monday\, September 30 at 11:59 pm. \n			\n									Register Now\n					 \nRev. Canon Dr. Stephanie Spellers\nThe Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers serves as Canon to Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry and spearheads Episcopal efforts around evangelism\, racial reconciliation and creation care. Her newest books are The Church Cracked Open: Disruption\, Decline and New Hope for Beloved Community and an updated 15 th anniversary edition Radical Welcome: Embracing God\, The Other and the Spirit of Transformation featuring new reflections by Spellers and other leaders (released November 2021). She has served as Chaplain to the Episcopal House of Bishops\, directed and taught mission and evangelism at General Theological Seminary\, and served as a canon in the Diocese of Long Island. Before that\, she founded The Crossing\, a ground-breaking church within St. Paul’s Cathedral in Boston\, and led numerous church-wide renewal and justice efforts. A native of Frankfort\, Kentucky\, and a graduate of both Episcopal Divinity School and Harvard Divinity School\, she and her husband Albert deGrasse make their home today in New York’s Harlem neighborhood. Learn more about her recent works at www.churchcrackedopen.com. \nDraft Agenda\n \nMonday\, October 14\n2 pm – 4:30 pm Registration in the Hope Center – no activities planned. You may use this time to settle in\, connect with others\, or simply enjoy Lutherdale.\n4:30 pm Welcome (Hope Center)\n5:30 pm Dinner (Dining Hall)\n7:00 pm Worship (Chapel) \n \nTuesday\, October 15\n8:00 am Breakfast (Dining Hall)\n8:45 am Presentation 1 – Rev. Spellers (Hope Center)\n10:15 am Break\n10:30 am Presentation 2 – Rev. Spellers  (Hope Center)\n12:00 pm Lunch (Dining Hall)\n1:00 pm Free time\n2:30 pm Open Space Conversations\n5:30 pm Dinner (Dining Hall)\n7:00 pm Campfire\n \nWednesday\, October 16\n8:00 am Breakfast (Dining Hall)\n8:45 am  Bishop’s Time (Hope Center)\n9:45 am Break\n10:00 am Presentation 3 – Rev. Spellers (Hope Center)\n10:45 am Announcements\n11:00 am Sending Liturgy 
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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
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