As the war in Ukraine progresses our neighbors in Ukraine are suffering and they continue to need our prayers and love now more than ever. In addition to prayer, there are many ways you and your congregation can support the refugee efforts through the ELCA and Lutheran World Relief:
Lutheran Disaster Response is accompanying our companions in Ukraine, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, as well as such ecumenical partners as Lutheran World Federation and Church World Service, in their humanitarian responses to the crisis. You can give directly to these efforts through Lutheran Disaster Response below:
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LDR also has a new bulletin insert you can download HERE and an update from ELCA Global Mission's Europe Desk HERE.
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Lutheran World Relief continues it's match campaign thanks to now several Wisconsin churches who will double all gifts from congregations – up to $258,000 – for our neighbors suffering in the Ukraine crisis. Right now, Lutheran World Relief teams are working with partners in and around Ukraine. Your congregation’s gift will deliver urgent support and care, like: food, shelter and other critically needed items; Mission Quilts and Kits for families who fled their homes; and medicine and supplies for clinics. Gifts will be matched through April 25. You can give online by clicking below or by mailing to LWR, PO Box 17061, Baltimore, MD 21297-1061. Please write “Ukraine Match” in the memo line.
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An Invitation from Rev. Walter Baires |
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Reaching out to the Latinx community in South-Central Wisconsin: an invitation to prayerful consider becoming a mission partner with our Synod’s Latinx ministries. |
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2022 Synod Assembly
Friday, May 6 - Saturday, May 7
Kalahari Resort - Wisconsin Dells, WI
**Register Now Through April 1, 2022**
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Your congregation is invited to be a part of the 2022 Synod Assembly! Synod Assembly is a time to celebrate and give thanks for our partnership in Christ’s mission. The assembly will include meaningful worship, fellowship and opportunities for learning and spiritual growth as well as decision-making on how we will use our resources and gifts to be partners in God’s work in the world. Click below for full information and online registration.
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Update: Global Health Ministries In-Gathering |
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We are pleased to announce that, as in past years, as we gather in Assembly in May, we will once again be holding an in-gathering for Global Health Ministries. Congregations are invited to participate in this ministry. Please read the important information by clicking below to learn about what is being accepted and how to properly prepare to bring your items for donation.
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Wisconsin Council of Churches Update |
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As the Omicron wave appears to subside, and in light of new guidance on “COVID-19 Community Levels” from the CDC, the Wisconsin Council of Churches feels that it is appropriate to take stock of the current situation and update the COVID-safer guidelines put forward in the Returning To Church series. Click below to read the full information on "Returning to Church 4.0" |
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March Retired Rostered Ministers Gathering |
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Thursday, March 17 @ 10 am
Saint John's Lutheran Church
625 East Netherwood Street / Oregon
10:00 - Coffee
10:30 - Celtic Worship
11:00 - Saint Patrick and Celtic Christianity
12:00 - Lunch ($10 donation)
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WELCA Spring Update Meeting/Gathering |
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Offering will be split 50/50 between Women of the ELCA South-Central Synod WI and Family Advocates designated for Human Trafficking. Please make payable to SCSW Women of the ELCA. Please bring with you Tuesday or mail to Donna Peterson, 4966 State Road 23, Dodgeville, WI 53533
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In-kind offerings Disposable Baby diapers and Female Hygiene Products - please bring or drop off at Grace Lutheran Church in Dodgeville. They will be distributed to SWCAP Food pantries.
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Door Prizes - eligible individuals are those that are attending in-person
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Youth & Advocacy Invitation |
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Nominating Committee
- Jane Cahill Wolfgram, Synod VP-Christ Lutheran, De Forest
- Bishop Joy Mortensen-Wiebe, Trinity Lutheran, Madison
- Mary Nervig, St. Stephens, Monona
- Carolyn Butts, St. John’s Evansville
- Rev. Naomi Garber, Interim Pastor, McFarland Lutheran Church, McFarland
Pastors and Congregations in our Synod
- Pastor Michael Rahlf and Members of Good Shepherd, Janesville
- Pastor Joe Brosious, Pastor Chris Enstad, Pastor Sheryl Erickson, Pastor Dara Schuller- Hanson and Members of Good Shepherd, Madison & Verona
Neighboring Synod
- Bishop Lorna H Halaas and the staff of the Western Iowa Synod
We give thanks at this time for the ministry of those who celebrate their anniversary of Ordination during this coming week:
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Chris Enstad, March 11, 2001, Pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Madison and Verona, WI censtad@gslcwi.com
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Congregations In Transition |
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As always we would love for you to continue to share your news. If you have something you would like considered for publication in What Matters, send it to us via email to Rev. Jason Poole-Xiong, Webmaster & Interim Synod Communications at jasonx@scsw-elca.org.
Note that the deadline for consideration of inclusion in next weeks e-newsletter for March 17 is 12:00 p.m. (CT) on Tuesday, March 15.
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