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God's Work, Our Hands

Read stories of mission and ministry from all parts of our synod.

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It's Time to Talk Turkey

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Administration Matters

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Churchwide Assembly

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Godstock 09

Winter Theological Event

Calendar of Events

The following upcoming programs and events are sponsored by the synod:

March 20
Walking Together: A Congregational Resource Event at the Middle School, Chippewa Falls
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Register online now.

April 16 – 17
Middle School Gathering at Telemark, Cable, WI
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View schedule.
View registration form.

April 17
Synod Council Meeting

April 20 – 30
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Rev. Todd Iverson. This trip has an optional extension to Egypt: April 30 - May 4, 2010. View the full brochure.

April 23 – 24
Glocal Mission Gathering at Our Savior's in Eau Claire
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April 30 – May 1
Women's Synod Bi-Annual Convention at the Plaza Hotel, Eau Claire
Contact your Unit Officers to register. Scholarships available.

May 3 – 4
Youth Workers Network Meeting

May 15
Miles for Malawi Running and Biking Relay View brochure.

May 20
Book of Faith Pre-Assembly Event at the Holiday Inn, Stevens Point
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May 21 – 22
Synod Assembly at the Holiday Inn, Stevens Point
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June 24 – 25
Pre-Retirement Seminar at Redeemer Lutheran, Stevens Point

September 26 – 28
Fall Ministry Retreat at Heartwood Conference Center, Trego

November 12 – 14
Godstock Senior High Youth Gathering Held jointly with East Central Synod of WI at the Plaza Hotel, Wausau, WI