Be Curious.
Be Courageous.
Be Christ Together.

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
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
We are Church Together
We are Church Together
For Religious Liberty and Against Christian Nationalism
For Religious Liberty and Against Christian Nationalism
Jesus was Already in the Wilderness
Jesus was Already in the Wilderness
Remembering
Remembering
Myths and Facts About Congregational Governance
Myths and Facts About Congregational Governance
Why are we church in this way?
Why are we church in this way?
God’s faithfully proclaimed, transformative word
God’s faithfully proclaimed, transformative word
New Year’s Resolutions: Resolution 5
New Year’s Resolutions: Resolution 5
New Year’s Resolutions: Resolution 4
New Year’s Resolutions: Resolution 4
Community Resources
Community Resources
New Year’s Resolutions: Resolution 3
New Year’s Resolutions: Resolution 3
New Year’s Resolutions: Resolution 2
New Year’s Resolutions: Resolution 2

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events
ELCA Churchwide Assembly
Jul 28
ELCA Churchwide Assembly
Synod Golf Tournament
Aug 12
Synod Golf Tournament
WELCA Triennial Gathering in Des Moines, Iowa
Jul 16
WELCA Triennial Gathering in Des Moines, Iowa