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Eclipse eNewsletter

Eclipse is sent out weekly and features announcements from the synod office and congregations, ELCA headlines, and news from our companion synods.

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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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View Congegation Feeds Body and Soul.
View It's Time to Tell the Story.

If you have a mission story to tell, email Merry Soyck-Doring. If you would like help writing the story, assistance is available. Photos are a great addition to the message, but not required.

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It's Time to Talk Turkey

Use these thoughts from the bishop about being missional in your congregational publications.

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The Parish Paper

If you are a member of our synod, you can use information found in The Parish Paper in your printed materials or on your website.

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The Lutheran Supplement

Read our synod's quarterly insert into The Lutheran Magazine.

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NW Network Newsletter

Enjoy a quarterly newsletter featuring columns from our synod staff.

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Administration Matters

Read an eNewsletter for church leaders published by the ELCA.

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ELCA Advocacy

Read an eNewsletter about becoming better stewards of God's creation published by the ELCA.

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New Synod Office

Churchwide Assembly

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Luncheon for Retired Pastors and Spouses

Godstock 09

Winter Theological Event

Synod Assembly

Calendar of Events

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

August 1
Silence Is Not The Answer-- An open conversation about sexual misconduct in congregations 
Workshop led by Barbara Keller, ELCA
at Joy Lutheran Church in Prescott
View brochure.

August 2
Silence Is Not The Answer-- An open conversation about sexual misconduct in congregations 
Workshop led by Barbara Keller, ELCA
at Zion Lutheran Church in Superior
View brochure.

August 14
Hearing on Draft Social Statement on Genetics 10 a.m. at Our Saviour's Lutheran, Chippewa Falls

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

October 12
Luncheon for Retired Pastors & Spouses at Turtleback, Rice Lake

October 23
Synod Council Meeting at Trinity Lutheran, Cumberland

November 7 – 10
First Call Theological Education (FCTE) at St. Anthony Spirituality Center, Marathon, WI

November 12 – 14
LAUNCH (Senior High) Youth Gathering Following in the footsteps of the joint synod assemblies, the Northwest and East Central Synods of Wisconsin, have joined together to host, "I Wanna Rock," this year's Senior High youth gathering, November 12-14, 2010, at the Plaza Hotel in Wausau. Plan now to attend this fantastic weekend that will include worship, learning, and service projects. Keynote speaker, Jay Gamelin, music by Jacob's Road, program, lodging, t-shirt, and Saturday evening meal are included in the registration cost of $125. Registration materials will be available in July.

November 18
New to Synod & Boundaries Workshop at Luther Park in Chetek

February 13 – 14
Winter Theological Event at the Plaza Hotel in Eau Claire

February 26
Synod Council Meeting at First Lutheran, Barron

March 26
Walking Together: A Congregational Resource Event in Chippewa Falls

April 16
Synod Council Meeting

April 29 – May 1
Book of Faith Jubilee

June 3 – 4
Synod Assembly at UW-Eau Claire