Congregational Leaders Event
Saturday, March 13, 2010 | Our Savior's LC, Milwaukee
The 2010 Congregational Leaders Event sponsored by our Greater Milwaukee Synod will be held on Saturday March 13th at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. We will be returning to our regular format this year including multiple opportunities for workshops. Bishop Jeff Barrow will deliver the key note address. We will also have time with Loretta Horton former ELCA director for Poverty Ministries Networking, author and project manager for Lazarus at the Gate: Writings and Reflections on Poverty and Wealth. Childcare will be available for those with small children.
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Installation Service of Bishop Jeff Barrow
Invitation to the Installation Service
The synod will gather in worship and celebration of our new bishop Jeff Barrow on Sunday, March 14 at Holy Cross LC, Menomonee Falls. A variety of musical offerings will begin at 2:30 p.m. Rostered leaders will gather at 2:15 p.m. for processional instructions and vesting; The color of the day is red. To adequately prepare for seating, we are asking rostered leaders to RSVP to Pastor Viviane Thomas-Breitfeld at prviviane@goodshp.org. Childcare will be provided for ages 6 months to 12 years. Please RSVP for childcare to Ellie Schmidtke (cedellie@yahoo.com) at Holy Cross. The service will be interpreted in sign language for those will hearing difficulties. A reception will follow the service.
Join the Mass Choir
All are welcome to join the synod mass choir for the service. The choir will sing an anthem and assist in leading the congregation under Greg Berg from Holy Communion LC, Racine. Singers will gather at 1 p.m. for a short rehearsal. Contact Susan Daniels (skdaniels812@gmail.com, (262) 567-9248) with any questions.
Rostered Leader Reports
All rostered leaders are asked to fill out an annual Report Form to the Bishop of the synod. This is especially important as Jeff Barrow begins his work as our new bishop. Please submit these by e-mail (mary@milwaukeesynod.org) or snail mail to the synod office by February 28.