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.
From our partners at the Healing Network: 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.
At our January GMS Mission Table gathering, Pr. Afi Dobbins-Mays (Assistant to the Bishop for Authentic Diversity) will host 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.
At our November GMS Mission Table 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!)
Join our partners at the Healing Network for an interactive virtual 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.
At our October GMS Mission Table gathering, 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.
At our September GMS Mission Table gathering, 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.
Is your congregation planning to be at the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans? Join one of our pre-registration information sessions for adult leaders with Synod Gathering champion, Pr. Jennifer Rose.
Capital needs . . . stewardship needs . . . Equipping the Saints mission appeal. . . .Is 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?”Capital needs of […]
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! Each month, we will meet to discuss a topic related to the mission we share. Clergy and lay participants will have separate breakout […]
Capital needs . . . stewardship needs . . . Equipping the Saints mission appeal. . . . Is 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?” Capital […]
