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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Synod Youth Gathering

February 21, 2025 to February 23, 2025

Dive into a transformative weekend of faith, fun, and friendship at the Synod Youth Gathering! Together, we’ll explore God’s unwavering love through engaging sessions, hands-on workshops, and inspiring stories, all rooted in the truth of Romans 8:38-39. Whether you’re seeking deeper connections or new experiences, this gathering invites middle and high school youth to discover the endless ways God’s love shapes our lives.

AROUND the Synod

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News
For reconsideration - Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust
For reconsideration - Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust
Remembering Pastor Chuck
Remembering Pastor Chuck
Blessing and Message from Bishop Anne Edison-Albright for a Time of Electing Leaders
Blessing and Message from Bishop Anne Edison-Albright for a Time of Electing Leaders
Worship Resources for an Election season
Worship Resources for an Election season
Celebrate World Food Day: October 15
Celebrate World Food Day: October 15
Who is (really) in charge? Authority in Congregations
Who is (really) in charge? Authority in Congregations
Remember How Brave We Were? Curating our Covid Stories
Remember How Brave We Were? Curating our Covid Stories
Cultivating Generous Congregations Fall Cohorts announced
Cultivating Generous Congregations Fall Cohorts announced
Truth and Healing for Victims of Indigenous Boarding Schools
Truth and Healing for Victims of Indigenous Boarding Schools
Synod ad+Ministers Gather
Synod ad+Ministers Gather
Women of the ELCA Gather for Retreat
Women of the ELCA Gather for Retreat
Synod Staff Portfolio and Title Changes
Synod Staff Portfolio and Title Changes
Back to (Seminary) School
Back to (Seminary) School
Self Esteem and the Congregation
Self Esteem and the Congregation
The Rev. Jerry Mansholt Celebrates 50 years of ordination
The Rev. Jerry Mansholt Celebrates 50 years of ordination
Bishop’s Message: Prayer in Holy Times
Bishop’s Message: Prayer in Holy Times
Reflections on Attending European Descent Lutheran Association for Racial Justice
Reflections on Attending European Descent Lutheran Association for Racial Justice
ELCA Conference of Bishops calls for permanent bilateral cease-fire in Gaza
ELCA Conference of Bishops calls for permanent bilateral cease-fire in Gaza
Food with Friends - Much More than a Meal
Food with Friends - Much More than a Meal
Synod Office Service of Leave-Taking
Synod Office Service of Leave-Taking
Lent and Church Communications
Lent and Church Communications
Too Few in Quantity, Big in Quality
Too Few in Quantity, Big in Quality
God, be there.
God, be there.
Women of the ELCA Gathering in Phoenix
Women of the ELCA Gathering in Phoenix
Let Us Pray for Our Bishops
Let Us Pray for Our Bishops
Lay School is About to Kick Off
Lay School is About to Kick Off
Synod Youth Event Calendar
Synod Youth Event Calendar
Quality of Call Initiative Continuing Education for Women
Quality of Call Initiative Continuing Education for Women
Racial Equity Bus Trip to Milwaukee
Racial Equity Bus Trip to Milwaukee
The Interpretation of Tongues
The Interpretation of Tongues

Latest News

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events
Synod Council
Nov 21
Synod Council
Thanksgiving
Nov 28
Thanksgiving
Lay School
Dec 13
Lay School
Christmas
Dec 24
Christmas
Youth Event - Snow Tubing
Jan 11
Youth Event - Snow Tubing
Synod Council
Jan 16
Synod Council
Youth Worker Dinner
Jan 16
Youth Worker Dinner
Lay School
Jan 17
Lay School
ad+minister Gathering
Feb 11
ad+minister Gathering
Lay School
Feb 14
Lay School
Church Council Academy
Feb 15
Church Council Academy
Youth | Journey with Jesus | Inescapable L(o)ve
Feb 21
Youth | Journey with Jesus | Inescapable L(o)ve