BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Greater Milwaukee Synod ELCA - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Greater Milwaukee Synod ELCA 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 END:VTIMEZONE 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