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!
In May they are joined by the ELCA's Church Property Resource Hub - a new, Churchwide initiative to help leaders leverage their buildings and land for both mission impact and congregational vitality.
Join our synod's Mission Table for "Inspired for Mission," a monthly virtual gathering centered around inspiring stories of where God is leading our Church! Our topic for April is Breaking the Chains Church, a prison ministry.
Theology of Generosity/Stewardship. Join us to 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.
Join 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.
Hear inspiring stories from the Milwaukee Wild Church team about how nature spirituality has influenced their lives.
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! Our topic for October is Hunger Justice
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! Our topic for September is "A Faithful Response to Artificial Intelligence."
Join us for a synod-wide book study and discussion of "My Grandmother's Hands" by Resmaa Menakem, facilitated by Rev. Afi Dobbins-Mays. 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!
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! Our topic for March is "This is My Story, This is My Song."
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! Our topic for February is "Church Councils and Faith Formation."
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! Our topic for January is "The Invitational Christian."
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! Our topic for December is "Community Mapping as a Tool for Spiritual Renewal."
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! Our topic for October is "Creating As a Spiritual Practice."
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! Our topic for September is “Navigating Partisan Waters – Resources for the Journey.”
We will be discussing a 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.
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.
NOTE: Our March event will take place on 3/19, which is different from our usual timing of the 4th Tuesday of the month. 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!
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!
