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East Central Synod of Wisconsin
Weekly Newsletter
6/05/2020
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Task Force Webinar To Be Held June 16th 6:30PM

The East Central Synod of Wisconsin will host a webinar for congregational task force members and church council members on June 16 th at 6:30PM. Bishop Mansholt recommended that all congregations form a task force to begin the process of preparing to return to worship and committed the synod office to walking with congregations by supplying information and resources to aid in the decision making during this process. The upcoming webinar will feature public health officials, Church leaders, insurance representatives, and topics ranging from social distancing procedures to legal liability. More information will be released about the upcoming webinar in the coming days. All congregational task force members, church council members, and pastors are invited to attend. The webinar will be recorded and posted to the Synod Website. 
ELCA Reaffirms Commitment to Combat Racism and White Supremacy

The ELCA has reaffirmed its commitment to combating racism and white supremacy “following the recent murders of Black Americans,” the church’s Conference of Bishops said in a statement. The ELCA’s social policy  resolution , “Condemnation of White Supremacy and Racist Rhetoric,”  was adopted  by the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly.
Witness to the Transcedent
- Bishop Eaton

An amazing thing happened in March. Churches were closed but more people came to church. Millions of us were complying with shelter-in-place and physical distancing recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local officials to stop the spread of the  coronavirus . In a matter of days our lives were completely disrupted. The places where we sheltered became our offices, classrooms, day care centers and recreational facilities. Traffic dissipated—I was tempted to leave my house and drive unimpeded up and down the Kennedy Expressway just because it was possible... READ MORE
Beginning a Culture of Generosity - Guiding You Through Your Fall Stewardship Appeal
Beginning a Culture of Generosity is a new program designed to strengthen congregational giving and to help congregations continue to (or begin to) thrive even as we live in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis. History shows us that will remain strong in congregations even in times of recession as long as the leadership of the congregation does not inadvertently create a feeling of scarcity of abundance.
This program is being presented by GSB Fundraising, the same people who work with us in Stewardship for All Seasons. The program will guide congregations through their fall of 2020 stewardship appeal with the expected outcome of making up losses incurred as a result of so many weeks of not worshipping together in person – and see financial growth beyond that!
Deadline to register is August 1! Please see the attached flyer for more information. Have questions? Contact Rev. Amy Engebose at amy.engebose@ecsw.org or (920)734-5381.


Zoom Recordings Online

Zoom Recording have been published to the ECSW website. These recordings include rostered leaders meetings and other workshop specific items. https://ecsw.org/zoom-recordings/?et_fb=1&PageSpeed=off

2021 ELCA Youth Gathering Zoom Meeting


Rev. Dara Clifford and Rev. Bryan Schmidt will be hosted a Synod "First Steps" meeting in preparation for the ELCA 2021 Youth Gathering. Check out meeting by watching the video above.

If your Church is planning on attending the 2021 Youth Gathering fill out this Google Form to receive more information.

A Facebook group has also been established for communicating information on the gathering. Check out the page using this link. https://www.facebook.com/groups/542346509765142/?ref=share
WELCA Bible Study Zoom Info

All are welcome. You can download the study at   https://www.gathermagazine.org/   

Topic: Gather Bible study
Time: Jun 10, 2020 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
    Every month on the Second Wed, until Aug 12, 2020, 3 occurrence(s)
    Jun 10, 2020 06:30 PM
    Jul 8, 2020 06:30 PM
    Aug 12, 2020 06:30 PM
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
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2020 Statement of Intent and Remittance Forms Available
Statement of Intent Forms are now available! Please Return to the forms to the Synod office. To access the forms and learn more about Mission Support in the East Central Synod and the ELCA use the following link. https://ecsw.org/financial/


Sunday Service Schedule
Congregations across the East Central Synod are live-streaming and providing online worship opportunities. Check out all the congregations who are providing these opportunities on our website.


In Prayer We Lift Up.
The ministries of all of our 122 Congregations. Especially those congregations currently in Transition.

Thanks for all Pastor's, Deacon's and Rostered leaders for their ministry during this time.

Hope and Healing for our communities being affected by COVID-19.
Jobs Across the Synod
View Job opening from our ministry partners from across the East Central Synod. If your Congregation or organization has a job posting that it would like lifted up on the Synod job board please send a job description and application information to Ben Stepanek at ben.stepanek@ecsw.org
Synod Office Hours
The Synod Office is currently closed to the general public.
Learn About ARISE!
Arise Campaign
The Arise Campaign is a capital campaign for the East Central Synod of Wisconsin. This campaign will fund many exciting new ministry initiatives. Learn more about the campaign and consider a monetary gift. Learn More