Events

Assembly 2012


  • 2012 Synod Assembly – June 1-2, 2012 KI Convention Center/Hyatt Hotel, Green Bay
    Theme: “Harvesting the Seeds of Hope”, Main speaker is Dr. Nathan Framback, Music led by Dakota Road

    Synod Assembly 2012 info page

Synod Youth Gatherings

February 18th & 19th, 2012 - “Junior / High Youth Gathering” at Holiday Inn in Fond du Lac, WI

Continuing Education Opportunities

Other Events

February 3rd-5th, 2012 - Clergy Spouse Retreat at the Radisson Paper Valley
Hotel in Appleton, WI

Click here to view the announcement for this event.

Thursday, February 16, 2012 - "Grace in the Asking" from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Advent Lutheran Church in Madison, WI

A workshop on funding congregational mission featuring Larry Westfield from ELCA Foundation, Martha Taylor from the University of Wisconsin Foundation, Paul Brinkman from the LSS of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of MI Foundation, and Sara Yotter from the South-Central Synod of WI.  For more information click here.

Sunday February 18, 2012 - "From Gutenberg to Google: Proclaiming the Gospel in the 21st Century" from 9:00 am – 11:15 am at Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison, WI

Beth Lewis, President and CEO of Augsburg Fortress, the ministry of publishing of the ELCA, and Sparkhouse, an ecumenical publishing unit will speak on “From Gutenberg to Google: Proclaiming the Gospel in the 21st Century”  For more information click here.

May 4, 2012 - Wartburg Theological Seminary’s 31st Annual Rural Ministry Conference

This year’s focus is “Courage in a Caring Community.”  The Rural Ministry Conference outreach is continuing to grow and has become an ecumenical conference for those working in small town and rural parishes throughout the Midwest. 

Click here to view the Brochure describing this year’s conference speakers and the workshops which will be presented. 

Participants can also view the information and register online at www.ruralministry.com

March 8, 15, & 22, 2012 - Lenten Prayer Days at Imago Dei Camp in Clintonville

From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Join Bishop Jim Justman and Associate with the Bishop, Joy Mortensen-Wiebe for Lenten Prayer Days. For all Rostered Leaders of the East Central Synod of Wisconsin.

Click here to view the flyer

March 10, 2012 - “Christian Worship in a Secular World:  Worship-centered Renewal in the 21st Century” at Zion Lutheran Church,  912 N. Oneida Street - Appleton, WI 54911

This is a Worship Conference featuring internationally know theologian, author and educator – Dr. Marva Dawn and is for all lay people, worship leaders, musicians, and clergy.  Some of Marva’s books include Reaching Out Without Dumbing Down, A Royal “Waste” of Time, How Shall We Worship – Vital Questions Series,   Morning by Morning:  Daily Meditations

March 10th will have afternoon sessions, dinner and a 6:00 pm workshop service.  March 11th you are invited to attend worship at 8:00 or 10:30 am .   More information coming. Questions can be directed to Janet Radke at 920-739-3104. Click to view the postcard, registration, & bulletin insert.

May 27, 2012 - June 1, 2012 - "Spanish Language and Hispanic Ministry Intensive" workshop at the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin Texas

For information on this workshop and registration info click here.

June - August, 2012 - The Greater Milwaukee Synod Summer Immersion Experience

The Greater Milwaukee Synod Summer Immersion Experience is an opportunity for 7th grade – 12th grade youth to:

  • Visit urban gardens, medical clinics and city churches with vibrant ministries.
  • Volunteer in Milwaukee homeless shelters, domestic violence centers, food shelves and affordable housing communities.
  • Play interactive exercises about the causes of poverty and the survival choices homeless and working-poor families must make each month.
  • Reflect on what we, as people of faith can do!
During this experience youth will gain hands on knowledge and appreciation for urban ministry. Their faith will deepen, as well as, their own personal development.  It is affordable, you can choose a week in June, July or August, Housing will be at Casa Romero in Milwaukee and the programming will be provided by the Greater Milwaukee Synod Staff.  For posters or postcards to send to youth to generate interest click below: For more information contact Rhonda Hill at 414-671-1212 or rhonda@milwaukeesynod.org

June 30, 2012 - "Listen... Relate ... Claim  ... Act" at Pine Lake Camp, Waupaca, WI
Click here for more information

October 15-17, 2012 - 2012 Theological Conference in Egg Harbor, Door County
More information on this event coming soon!