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The East Central Synod of Wisconsin is a gathering of Lutheran Christians who share the good news of God’s love in Christ with curiosity and courage.

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News
Installation of Bishop Curry
Installation of Bishop Curry
An Intro to Pivot
An Intro to Pivot
Community Movie Night a Success at St. John's, Morgan!
Community Movie Night a Success at St. John's, Morgan!
Learning our Legacy with Indian Boarding Schools
Learning our Legacy with Indian Boarding Schools
A ministry Experiment comes to a close
A ministry Experiment comes to a close
Mutual Ministry: Support for the Whole People of God
Mutual Ministry: Support for the Whole People of God
Reflections on Churchwide Assembly
Reflections on Churchwide Assembly
2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly Gathers: For the LIfe of the World
2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly Gathers: For the LIfe of the World
Matikuye Oyasin: A Journey to the Pine Ridge Reconciliation Center
Matikuye Oyasin: A Journey to the Pine Ridge Reconciliation Center
Upcoming Youth and Youth Worker Events!
Upcoming Youth and Youth Worker Events!
The Rev. Nate Gauerke Called as Associate to the Bishop, Director for Transitions
The Rev. Nate Gauerke Called as Associate to the Bishop, Director for Transitions
Building Support Systems: Synod Youth Reflect on the Church
Building Support Systems: Synod Youth Reflect on the Church
Farewell from Pastor Asher
Farewell from Pastor Asher
Love is a Verb
Love is a Verb
Honoring Juneteenth
Honoring Juneteenth
Love Is Dignity
Love Is Dignity
Love Is Not Partial
Love Is Not Partial
Love Is Universal
Love Is Universal
Congregations Discern Disaffiliation
Congregations Discern Disaffiliation
Love is Messy
Love is Messy
Love is…
Love is…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Invitation to Share a Servant Story
Invitation to Share a Servant Story
Doing a New Thing Fund: First Quarter Grants
Doing a New Thing Fund: First Quarter Grants
Easter Message: Death Is Not the End of the Story
Easter Message: Death Is Not the End of the Story
Towards Truth and Healing: Gratitude for the Racial Justice Conference
Towards Truth and Healing: Gratitude for the Racial Justice Conference
Rooted and Open
Rooted and Open
Reconcilation and Accompaniment
Reconcilation and Accompaniment
Liberating, Trustworthy Grace for the Sake of the World
Liberating, Trustworthy Grace for the Sake of the World
Ideas for Sharing Jesus in Lent and Easter
Ideas for Sharing Jesus in Lent and Easter

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events
Fall Conference for Rostered Ministers
Oct 13
Fall Conference for Rostered Ministers
Youth Worker Dinner
Oct 23
Youth Worker Dinner
ECSW Lay School
Oct 24
ECSW Lay School
Orientation | Consultation and Discipline Committees
Oct 25
Orientation | Consultation and Discipline Committees
Synod Youth | Corn Maze Palooza
Oct 25
Synod Youth | Corn Maze Palooza
Retired Rostered Ministers Gathering
Nov 3
Retired Rostered Ministers Gathering
Region 5 | Gender Justice Education
Nov 6
Region 5 | Gender Justice Education
WELCA Biennial Convention | Love without Limits
Nov 8
WELCA Biennial Convention | Love without Limits
Retreat | Wonderment and Wellness for Women in Ministry
Nov 9
Retreat | Wonderment and Wellness for Women in Ministry
ECSW Lay School
Nov 14
ECSW Lay School
First Call Theological Education
Nov 16
First Call Theological Education
Youth Worker | Peer Ministry Training
Nov 18
Youth Worker | Peer Ministry Training