BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Greater Milwaukee Synod ELCA - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Greater Milwaukee Synod ELCA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T193000 DTSTAMP:20260512T154758Z CREATED:20260310T203947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T154758Z UID:10001555-1779215400-1779219000@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Inspired for Mission DESCRIPTION:Inspired for Mission\nELCA’s Church Property Resource Hub\n May 19\n @\n6:30 pm\n –\n7:30 pm \n\n Join the Church Property Resource Hub team to learn about how your church can gain new understanding of your property’s potential\, explore new possibilities for property stewardship\, and discern how the Spirit is moving towards new life for your land and buildings. Your building and property could be a huge asset to your ministry. The new Church Property Resource Hub can help you figure out how to use it faithfully.\n \n\n \n Online Event \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nClick Here to Join Us on Zoom! \nMeeting ID: 841 0557 2651Passcode: 205448 URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/inspired-for-mission-elcas-church-property-resource-hub/ 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:20260428T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T175023Z CREATED:20260310T194331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T175023Z UID:10001553-1777401000-1777406400@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Inspired for Mission - Breaking the Chains Church DESCRIPTION:Inspired for Mission – Breaking the Chains Church\nApril 28\n@\n6:30 pm\n–\n8:00 pm \n\nOnline Event \n \n  \n \nCome and be inspired by stories from Breaking the Chains Church\, a prison ministry in our Greater Milwaukee Synod that walks alongside incarcerated men at the Felmers Chaney and Kenosha Correctional Centers\, and men who are re-entering our communities. \nWe’ll hear from Pastor David Rebey as well as a Breaking the Chains alumnus about the transforming and empowering work of the Spirit through this ministry – which just celebrated its 10th anniversary. You’ll also learn how you and your congregation can support this ministry as it becomes an official congregation of the ELCA. \nClick Here to Join Us on Zoom! \nMeeting ID: 891 8819 7295\nPasscode: 811458 URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/inspired-for-mission-breaking-the-chains-church/ 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:20260324T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T200000 DTSTAMP:20260316T164313Z CREATED:20260310T185816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T164313Z UID:10001552-1774377000-1774382400@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Inspired for Mission DESCRIPTION:Inspired for Mission\nTheology of Generosity/Stewardship\nMarch 24\n@\n6:30 pm\n–\n8:00 pm \n\nOnline Event \n \n  \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 March is “Theology of Generosity/Stewardship” \nPastor Becky Erb Strang will lead an interactive Inspired for Mission around the theology of generosity. We will explore our own assumptions around money\, generosity\, and volunteering as we ground ourselves biblically. This event is for laity and clergy\, for councils and stewardship teams\, and for anyone interested in growing their understanding of generosity. \nClick Here to Join Us on Zoom! \nMeeting ID: 894 7654 4637\nPasscode: 236833 URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/inpired-for-mission-theology-of-generosity-stewardship/ 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:20260217T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T200000 DTSTAMP:20260109T231002Z CREATED:20260109T162925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T231002Z UID:10001540-1771353000-1771358400@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Faith and Civic Life Social Statement Study Series DESCRIPTION:Faith and Civic Life Social Statement Study Series\nJoin at either time: 10:30 am – noon or 6:30 pm to 8pm on the following dates: \n\nJanuary 13\nJanuary 20\nJanuary 27\nFebruary 3\nFebruary 10\nFebruary 17\n\n\nOnline Event \n \n  \nPlease consider joining Bishop Paul Erickson and Dr. Joyce Caldwell for a six-week study of the recently adopted ELCA Social Statement on Faith and Civic Life. This social statement sets forth the ELCA’s teaching about how disciples and this church may faithfully speak and act in civic life. While existing ELCA social statements and messages address specialized elements of social life\, this statement addresses the broad responsibility for seeking the good of all through civic participation. It sketches a vision of a just and robust civic life dedicated to the well-being of all while giving extended attention to the relationship of faith and political authority. \nThis study will take place via Zoom on six successive Tuesdays\, beginning on January 13 and concluding on February 17. There will be two sessions offered each Tuesday\, from 10:30 to 12:00 noon and from 6:30-8:00 pm\, and participants may choose which session works best for them. While there is no cost for this series\, we ask that all participants register in advance and download a copy of the social statement for use in the series. You may also request a paper copy during the registration process. \n\nRegister URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/faith-and-civic-life-statement-study-series-2/2026-02-17/ LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-12-15-at-1.24.17-PM.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Milwaukee Synod":MAILTO:gmsoffice@gmselca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T193000 DTSTAMP:20260310T192805Z CREATED:20251104T190105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T192805Z UID:10001441-1764700200-1764703800@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: "Experiencing the Sacred in Creation" DESCRIPTION:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: “Experiencing the Sacred in Creation”\n December 2\n @\n6:30 pm\n –\n7:30 pm \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! \n  \nOur topic for December is “Experiencing the Sacred in Creation.” \nHear inspiring stories from the Milwaukee Wild Church team about how nature spirituality has influenced their lives. You’ll also learn a spiritual practice to help us connect with nature (even when we’re on Zoom)\, imagine how your congregation might incorporate nature spirituality\, and find out what’s happening next with Milwaukee Wild Church – and how to get connected.  \n  \nClick Here to Join Us on Zoom! Meeting ID: 893 9442 7865 Passcode: 445611 URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/inspired-for-mission-experiencing-the-sacred-in-creation/ 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:20251028T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T193000 DTSTAMP:20260107T170005Z CREATED:20251008T194051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T170005Z UID:10001439-1761676200-1761679800@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: Hunger Justice DESCRIPTION:  \nInspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: Hunger Justice\n October 28\n @\n6:30 pm\n –\n7:30 pm \nCome be inspired and encouraged as we gather across the Greater Milwaukee Synod to explore Food Justice Challenges and Opportunities on Tuesday\, October 28 at 6:30pm via Zoom. Together we’ll celebrate the ministries already feeding neighbors in body and spirit\, listen to stories of both struggle and hope\, and discover how God is calling us to respond. \nFeatured Voices and Greater Milwaukee Synod Hunger Justice Team Members: \n\n\nBrian Bolling\, (“Food Dude”) All Peoples Gathering\, Milwaukee \n\n\nCindy Dobberke\, Mount Olive\, Mukwonago \n\n\nWhether your congregation has an established feeding ministry or you’re simply curious about where to begin\, this evening offers connection\, practical ideas\, and Spirit-filled conversation. \n  \n“For I was hungry and you gave me food\, I was thirsty and you gave me drink…” \n—Matthew 25:35 \n  \nAll are welcome! Pastors\, lay leaders\, youth\, and anyone with a heart for justice are invited to join us in prayer\, learning\, and action as we seek to be Christ’s hands and feet in our communities. \nClick Here to Join Us on Zoom! \nMeeting ID: 858 4444 8390Passcode: 871139 \nWant More Resources to Grow your Outreach Ministries?\nThe Mission Table offers Inspired for Mission events monthly. You can access previous Inspired for Mission topics on the Greater Milwaukee Synod’s website under “Resources for Congregations/Mission & Innovation.”  URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/hunger-justice/ 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:20250923T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T123000 DTSTAMP:20260107T170006Z CREATED:20250917T192610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T170006Z UID:10001401-1758627000-1758630600@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: "A Faithful Response to Artificial Intelligence" DESCRIPTION:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: “A Faithful Response to Artificial Intelligence”\nSeptember 23\, 2025\n@\n11:30 am\n–\n12:30 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 September is “A Faithful Response to Artificial Intelligence.” \nLike it or not\, AI is here and it is changing how certain tasks are done\, including in the church. AI can certainly make some tasks more efficient\, and as people perpetually strapped for time\, that’s not a bad thing. \n  \nBut how do we view it as people of faith? What are the ethical implications? \n  \nRyan Panzer\, writer and thinker at the intersection of technology and the church\, will help us consider these topics. Less of a “how-to” than a “why-to” or “why not-to” … we will wonder together about the good of this part of creation and how it impacts our vocation as human beings. \n\n\nClick Here to Join Us on Zoom!\n\nMeeting ID: 811 3556 1989\nPasscode: 666981 URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/i4m-ai/ 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:20250505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250617 DTSTAMP:20260107T041804Z CREATED:20250327T190101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T041804Z UID:10001377-1746403200-1750118399@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Synod-Wide Book Study: "My Grandmother's Hands" by Resmaa Menakem DESCRIPTION:Synod-Wide Book Study:\n“My Grandmother’s Hands” by Resmaa Menakem\nMondays\, May 5 – 19 and June 2 – 16 (no book study on Memorial Day)\n6-8pm on Zoom\nJoin us for a synod-wide book study and discussion of “My Grandmother’s Hands” by Resmaa Menakem\, facilitated by Rev. Afi Dobbins-Mays\, Assistant to the Bishop for Authentic Diversity & Leadership. The weight of oppression and racialized trauma is so heavy. Working with one another with grace and love\, we can unpack. We can heal. We can reclaim our joy! \n Please note that registration for this event closes on Friday\, May 9th at 4:00 pm. \n \n Register + Get the Zoom Link\n \n \n \nAbout the Book\n“In this groundbreaking book\, therapist Resmaa Menakem examines the damage caused by racism in America from the perspective of trauma and body-centered psychology. The body is where our instincts reside and where we fight\, flee\, or freeze\, and it endures the trauma inflicted by the ills that plague society. Menakem argues this destruction will continue until Americans learn to heal the generational anguish of white supremacy\, which is deeply embedded in all our bodies. Our collective agony doesn’t just affect African Americans. White Americans suffer their own secondary trauma as well. So do blue Americans—our police. \nMy Grandmother’s Hands is a call to action for all of us to recognize that racism is not only about the head\, but about the body\, and introduces an alternative view of what we can do to grow beyond our entrenched racialized divide.“ \n \n Paperback\n \n \n E-Book\n \n \n Audiobook\n \nFree copies of the book are available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Contact Pr. Afi Dobbins-Mays at afi@milwaukeesynod.org. URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/my-grandmothers-hands-book-study/ LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/My-Grandmothers-Hands-square.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Afi Dobbins-May":MAILTO:afi@milwaukeesynod.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T193000 DTSTAMP:20260107T170006Z CREATED:20241210T205312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T170006Z UID:10001357-1742927400-1742931000@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: "This is My Story\, This is My Song" DESCRIPTION:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: “This is My Story\, This is My Song”\n March 25\, 2025\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 March is “This is My Story\, This is My Song.” Music is a gift from God. It comforts us\, connects us with one another\, and often gives us words when we cannot find our own. At this month’s Inspired for Mission Zoom\, we’ll hear some inspiring stories from people in our synod about a song that is important to them. Join us for an hour of storytelling and inspiration – and perhaps be inspired to share your own short story! \n \n Click Here to Join Us on Zoom!\n \n Meeting ID: 820 9300 9097\nPasscode: 188373 URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/my_story_my_song/ 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:20250225T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T193000 DTSTAMP:20260107T170006Z CREATED:20241210T204642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T170006Z UID:10001356-1740508200-1740511800@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: "Church Councils and Faith Formation" DESCRIPTION:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: “Church Councils and Faith Formation”\n February 25\, 2025\n @\n6:30 pm\n –\n7:30 pm\nCST \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! Our topic for February is “Church Councils and Faith Formation.” \nDuring this month’s Inspired for Mission Zoom conversation\, we’ll try out a spiritual practice together\, and then hear stories and ideas from congregations around our synod. How can councils\, teams\, and committees grow in faith together? What spiritual or devotional practices have been helpful for your council? Bring a story or practice to share – or just come to listen and learn!\n \n Click Here to Join Us on Zoom!\n \nMeeting ID: 880 1299 8253 \nPasscode: 238656 \n  URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/church_councils/ 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:20250128T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T193000 DTSTAMP:20260107T170006Z CREATED:20241210T203853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T170006Z UID:10001354-1738089000-1738092600@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: "The Invitational Christian" DESCRIPTION:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: “The Invitational Christian”\n January 28\, 2025\n @\n6:30 pm\n –\n7:30 pm\nCST \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! Our topic for January is “The Invitational Christian.” \n \n Click Here to Join Us on Zoom!\n \nMeeting ID: 850 9183 2365 \nPasscode: 626071 \n  URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/invitational_christian/ 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:20241203T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T193000 DTSTAMP:20260107T170006Z CREATED:20240820T195506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T170006Z UID:10001344-1733250600-1733254200@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:Inspired for Mission Zoom Gathering: "Community Mapping as a Tool for Spiritual Renewal" DESCRIPTION:/*! 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Our topic for September is “Navigating Partisan Waters – Resources for the Journey.” \nWe will be discussing the resources we have each found helpful as we all live together through the election season.We’ll discuss a Journal Sentinal article\, and have a small panel discussion to share with each other the helpful resources that are out there. You can come with something to share\, or just to learn… and everyone (members\, staff\, pastors\, etc) is welcome to this 60-minute conversation! \n\n\n\n We’d suggest reading the article\, which is linked here\, beforehand. \n\n \n Click Here to Join Us on Zoom!\n \nMeeting ID: 823 4266 0553 \nPasscode: 191493 URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/inspired-for-mission-september-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: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: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:20240317T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T200000 DTSTAMP:20240305T160726Z CREATED:20240305T160520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T160726Z UID:10001325-1710702000-1710705600@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:ELCA Youth Gathering Adult Leader Training DESCRIPTION:All adult leaders attending the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering are encouraged to attend this spring leader training with our Greater Milwaukee Synod Champion\, Pastor Jennifer Rose. The training will take place via Google Meet; a recorded version will also be available. Please email pastorjenniferrose@gmail.com for the link! URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/youth-gathering-adult-leader-training-spring-2024/ LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/Spring-Adult-Leader-Training-ELCA-Youth-Gathering-2.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Jennifer Rose":MAILTO:pastorjenniferrose@gmail.com 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:20240217T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T203000 DTSTAMP:20231013T144335Z CREATED:20231013T142952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T144335Z UID:10001303-1708192800-1708201800@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:The Healing Network: Leadership Training Overview DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leadership-training-overview-tickets-715403369737?aff=erelpanelorg LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/The-Healing-Network-FB-logo.avif ORGANIZER;CN="The Healing Network":MAILTO:cheryl@thehealingnetworkofmke.com 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;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:20231116T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T150000 DTSTAMP:20231013T144248Z CREATED:20231013T142710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T144248Z UID:10001300-1700139600-1700146800@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:The Healing Network: Addiction Survival Kit for Clergy DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.thehealingnetworkofmke.com/events LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/The-Healing-Network-FB-logo.avif ORGANIZER;CN="The Healing Network":MAILTO:cheryl@thehealingnetworkofmke.com 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;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:20230727T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230727T193000 DTSTAMP:20260107T185751Z CREATED:20230626T201428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T185751Z UID:10001280-1690482600-1690486200@milwaukeesynod.org SUMMARY:2024 Gathering Information Meeting (Online) DESCRIPTION:/*! elementor – v3.14.0 – 18-06-2023 */.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 \nNext July\, youth and adult leaders from across the country will travel to New Orleans for the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering. \nIs your congregation planning to be at the Gathering? Mark your calendars for our pre-registration information sessions for adult leaders. We’re hosting both an in-person and online option\, which will include the same information: \n\nIN-PERSON: Tuesday\, July 25 at 6:30pm @ Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hartland. Treats will be provided!\nONLINE: Thursday\, July 27 at 6:30pm on Google Meet.  Register to get the link and recording.\n\n\nRegister\n \n/*! elementor – v3.14.0 – 18-06-2023 */.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-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer\,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container\,.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))} URL:https://milwaukeesynod.org/event/2024-gathering-information-meetings-7-27-23/ LOCATION:Online Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://milwaukeesynod.org/wp-content/uploads/ELCAYG2024_logofull_fullcolor.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Jennifer Rose":MAILTO:pastorjenniferrose@gmail.com 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 END:VCALENDAR