WHAT MATTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 18, 2020 News from Your Synod and Ministry Partners

LEAD 2020! Only 2 more days before Early

Bird Registration closes (Thursday, Feb. 20)

Date: Saturday, March 14

Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Location: Good Shepherd (Madison)

Save $5 ea. - Early Bird Registration closes Feb. 20

This year, our keynote relates to Stewardship, so send all

your stewardship teams! We will also have 24 workshops

on a variety of topics that are relevant to all!

WHAT HAPPENS AT LEAD?

For the complete brochure with WOKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS and

details, click here:

http://bit.ly/LEAD2020Brochure

FINAL DATE TO REGISTER: March 6

IT’S TIME TO TAKE A SPECIAL OFFERING IN YOUR

CONGREGATION FOR YOUNG ADULTS IN GLOBAL

MISSION (“YAGM”). Please bring your congregation’s

offering to LEAD! Together, we are lifting up leaders!

Bulletin Insert Ready for Download

Link: http://bit.ly/YAGMBulletinInsert

This year at LEAD 2020, we will receive an offering for the

ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission program. We recently

learned from our regional spokesperson for the YAGM

program that 30% of young adults who participate in the

YAGM program go on to become pastors or deacons in our

church! Others become active servant leaders in

congregations and on synod teams. Many, like the ones whose stories we reference in the bulletin insert are

serving our synod as we speak. And there are many more stories to tell. Please be generous!

South-Central Synod of Wisconsin,ELCA/6401 Odana Rd./Suite 20/Madison, WI 53719/(608)270-0201/www.scsw-elca.org

Online Registration Is Open!

https://bit.ly/SCSWLEAD2020

Copies of Eric Law’s

Books, Holy

Currrencies; and Fear

Not: Living Grace and

Truth in a Frightened

World will be available

for purchase at LEAD

while supplies last!

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT DEADLINE: MARCH 4

https://bit.ly/SCSWLEAD2020

Synod Assembly 2020

“We Are Church Together!”

Friday & Saturday, May 1-2, 2020

Kalahari Hotel & Convention Center

Registration Will Go Live this Friday on Valentine’s Day!

To register: https://bit.ly/SCSWAssembly2020

PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT MATTERS IN THE WEEKS TO

COME AS WE WILL BE ADDING NEW INFORMATION EACH

WEEK!

For instance:

We are holding a GHM In gathering at Synod Assembly this year! Get those hospice and newborn

kits going! This makes a great Lenten ministry. For information, visit : https://ghm.org

Resolutions for Synod Assembly - It’s time to be thinking of resolutions you may wish to bring forward to the

assembly. Use the guidelines to help form your resolution and note some of the recent changes in how you

will present them. For example, if a resolution calls for additional costs or staff time, the author(s) must estimate

the costs and indicate the source of additional funds apart from the synod budget. In other words, please

read the guidance information sheet carefully before crafting your resolution and submitting it.

Guidelines for submitting Resolutions: https://scsw-elca.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Resolutions2020.pdf

Some timelines to pay attention to:

February 14 - Online registration opens - To register: https://bit.ly/SCSWAssembly2020

February 28 - Resolutions are Due to the Reference and Counsel Committee – Email them to the chair of the

Committee, Gus Knitt, email: knitt1957@netscape.net

March 30 - Early Bird discounted rate ends at midnight on Monday, March 30

March 31 - Higher rates apply to registrations.

March 30 - Deadline for registering for a hotel room at Kalahari Resort & Convention Center. To register:

https://bit.ly/SCSWAssembly2020 and choose this in the optional items. Please do NOT call the hotel directly.

April 21 - Payments due to the synod office for all registrations.

As this is also the year that we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the ordination of women. As part of our

celebration, we invite all rostered pastors and deacons to vest and process for our opening worship on

Saturday. The color of the day is white. Please indicate your interest in participating in the procession on your

registration as we will have reserved seating for you and this will help in our planning.

Questions about synod assembly registrations can be directed to Assistant to the Bishop for Synodical Life,

Deacon Vicki Hanrahan at 608-270-0201.

ATTENTION Women of the ELCA in the

SOUTH-CENTRAL SYNOD of WISCONSIN

(especially church quilting groups)

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Ordination of

women in the Lutheran Church. To showcase this and other

ways that women have been active in our churches, the

Synod Assembly Planning Team will construct a quilt backdrop

behind the stage in the conference hall at the Kalahari

(Wisconsin Dells). The theme for the Synod Assembly is, “We

are Church Together!”

• Church quilting groups are encouraged to donate one

quilt.

• The quilt is allowed to have the church's name or picture on it (but this is not required).

• After the Assembly, the quilts will be donated to the Lac Coutre Reservation.

• The quilt backdrop will be assembled on Thursday, April 30. Synod Assembly is May 1-2, 2020.

• Quilts may be dropped off at the synod office (6401 Odana Rd, Madison) any time

before April 29, 2020.

• SWO board members will also be collecting these quilts at any of the Conference

Spring Gatherings.

• Thank you for your generosity.

Female

Clergy Are

Invited to Vest

and Process

at Synod

Assembly!

In recognition of

the 50th

anniversary of the

ordination of

women, all

rostered female

Ministers of Word and Sacrament and Ministers of Word and Service are invited to vest and process

during the opening worship at Synod Assembly on Friday, May 1 at 3:00 pm. The color of the day is

white.

As there will be reserved seating for you, please indicate your interest in participating on your synod

assembly on-line registration. There is a question pertaining to this.

Help us to create this beautiful visual of being church together!

Bishop Election Process Is Moving Along! The Next Step in the Process Begins!

All voting members from the 2020 Synod Assembly will also be the voting members for the June 20th Bishop

Election. Everything related to the Bishop Election process can be found on the synod website. Click below

for information about the process, nominating forms, Initial Consideration of Call, Bishop Candidacy Profile,

Town Hall Forum Bulletin Insert, Bishop Call Committee Members & Photo.

https://scsw-elca.org/2020bishopelection/

The next part of the new bishop election process includes the Nominating Caucuses

where you may bring names forward as possible nominees for bishop. Anyone who

is a voting member for the May Synod Assembly and therefore a voting member for

the Bishop Election in June are highly recommended to attend your nominating caucus.

This is where you will learn about pastors who you do not yet know and will be better

informed when you are holding your voting machine in your hand on June 20th!

SCHEDULE OF NOMINATING CAUCUSES

Thank you to our conference deans for working out this schedule of nominating caucuses.

Conferences will convene on these dates to discuss possible nominees for Bishop. Each

congregation is invited to send its rostered ministers and twice the number of allotted lay

voting members to a nominating caucus.

Conference Date and Time Place

East Madison Saturday, Feb. 22, 9:00 a.m. Messiah, Madison

N-NE Dane, N Madison Sunday, Feb 23, 1:00 p.m. Christ, DeForest

Richland/Iowa/Grant Sunday, Feb. 23, 1:00 p.m. Christ, Spring Green

Central/West Madison Sunday, Feb. 23, 2:00 p.m. Advent, Madison

South Rock Sunday, Feb. 23, 2:00 p.m. St. Paul, Beloit

North Rock Sunday, Feb. 23, 2:00 p.m. Hope, Milton

Beaver Dam Sunday, Feb. 23, 200 p.m. St. Johns, Beaver Dam

Southeast Dane Sunday, Feb. 23, 200 p.m. Christ, Stoughton

West Dane Sunday, Feb. 23, 3:00 p.m. ELC, Mt. Horeb

Walworth Sunday, March 1, 2:00 p.m. Immanuel, Lake Geneva

W. Green/Grant/Lafayette Sunday, March 1, 2:00 p.m. First English, Platteville

Sauk/Columbia Sunday, March 8, 2:00 p.m. St. John’s, Prairie du Sac

The 2020 South-Central Synod of Wisconsin

Synod Assembly Mobile App Returns With Improvements!

Because the ELCA and our synod are committed to caring for God’s creation,

one goal for participants in the assembly is to be good stewards of the earth’s

resources. To the extent possible, we want voting members and other

participants to use the Synod Assembly Guidebook app.

This app will house the entire assembly “book” and will allow for live updates

during the assembly and increased communication capabilities. The app is

available on all mobile devices including cell phones and tablets and can be

downloaded by following this link from your mobile device*:

https://guidebook.com/g/scsw2020/

1. Download the “ELCA Organizations & Events”

app from the Apple App Store or Google Play

on to your mobile device.

2. Open the app and tap “Find Guides”

from the menu and search for

“2020 South-Central Synod of Wisconsin”

3. Our guidebook will automatically download

once you select it. From there you are all set

and ready to explore the guidebook.

*If you do not own a tablet or smartphone we will have iPad’s available for

rent for use during the assembly. Please see the registration website for

more information and to reserve.

Resilient Farm Families: Taking Care of You - Wednesday,

February 19, 12 noon – 2 pm

The Farmer Angel Network will be hosting Resilient Farm Families:

Taking Care of You featuring Amanda Coorough, Human

Development & Relationships Educator Columbia & Sauk Counties at

the Kraemer Library Community Room, 910 Main St. Plain, WI

Farmers, ag business people and anyone interested in supporting the

farming community are invited to join us. Farmer resource contacts

from UWEX, Sauk County Public Health, and Wisconsin Farm Center will

be available to assist farm families. A light lunch will be served. Pre-registration recommended to Sauk County

Extension, 608-355-3250

The Farmer Angel Network is a collaboration of Sauk Co. Public Health, Extension Sauk Co., Project Recovery,

local churches and concerned farmers whose goal is to support area farmers through a time of depressed

farm income, challenging cropping season and the highest rate of farm bankruptcies and exits since 1930’s.

Mental health awareness and support resources are the key focus of this effort.

Sugar Creek Bible Camp

2020 UPCOMING EVENTS

▪ Jan 12 Winter Fun Day (1-5pm)

▪ Jan 24-26 High School Retreat (9-12th grades)

▪ Jan 26 Winter Fun Day (1-5pm)

▪ Feb 9 Winter Fun Day (1-5pm)

▪ Feb 16 SUGAR CREEK’S ANNUAL MEETING – 2pm

▪ Feb 23 Winter Fun Day (1-5pm)

▪ Feb 27-Mar 1 SCBC Craft Retreat (for women)

▪ Mar 6-8 Middle School Retreat (6-8th grades)

▪ April 2 GUYS & DOLLS - Bus Trip to Fireside Dinner Theatre

▪ April 2-5 SCBC Craft Retreat (for women)

▪ April 6 Yesterday's Youth (Sr. Day Event)

▪ April 12 EASTER-Christ is Risen, Alleluia!

▪ April 18-19 Elementary Retreat (3rd-5th grades)

Youth may register using our ONLINE registration system http://wp.sugarcreekbiblecamp.org/8-2/retreats/youth-

programs/ or they may use a printable registration form. The Middle School Retreat Link will take you to the brochure

which has more details, a sample schedule, and the printable registration form. Spring is an amazing time at camp and

we’d like to encourage as many youth as possible to come to a spring youth retreat!

ELCA Expands Efforts to Increase Inclusivity of Outdoor Ministry Programs

Inclusivity of Outdoor Ministry Programs

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has announced a new initiative

entitled Total Inclusion!: Widening the Welcome at ELCA Outdoor Ministries. The new

program is designed to equip and empower outdoor ministry organizations as they

move toward more intentional welcome of people who historically have been

marginalized in the church — especially people of color, people with disabilities and

people who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Total Inclusion! is a collaborative effort between the ELCA churchwide organization and Lutheran Outdoor

Ministries (LOM), the association of camps and retreat centers affiliated with the ELCA.

An inviting and welcoming church is one of the stated goals for the ELCA, expressed in its strategic document

Future Directions 2025. Through the stated priorities of this goal, the ELCA will address discrimination and

oppression by equipping and supporting church members to understand, speak out and act against

discrimination based on race, gender, disability, sexual orientation and social status.

“As is the case with so many ministry organizations of the ELCA, outdoor ministries have found it challenging to

serve and be led by people who are often marginalized,” said Don Johnson, executive director, Lutheran

Outdoor Ministries. “We expect that we will be making great strides in this regard during the next few years

because of the Total Inclusion! initiative. The grant will provide the financial resources to actually do something

about it, rather than simply dreaming about what we might do.”

The Total Inclusion! initiative is divided into two phases:

• The first phase, in 2020-2021, will focus on educational opportunities for outdoor ministry leadership that

will provide a framework to understand the barriers to full participation in camp and church life, and

develop a fundamental and common understanding of demonstrated best practices for welcoming

and including all people.

• The second phase, in 2021-2022, will involve two cycles of a granting program for local initiatives that

will provide financial resources to support organizations’ strategic inclusion plans developed during the

first phase. Two types of grants will be awarded: Leadership grants for ministries that have been leading

the way in inclusive practices and want to expand their impact, and Widening the Welcome Grants,

for ministries that look to take beginning steps toward inclusiveness and invitation.

“Camps and retreat centers have a knack for making people feel safe, welcomed and included,” said

Johnson. “In addition, the camps and retreat centers that are members of Lutheran Outdoor Ministries are

committed to providing experiences that reflect the lessons Jesus taught us: ‘Just as I have loved you, you also

should love one another.’ Total Inclusion! will help all our ministries manifest the love of Jesus with all people,

whether or not they have a prior connection with the ELCA.”

The program has been made possible by the Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies.

More information about Total Inclusion! is available here.

Questions about Total Inclusion! should be directed to: TotalInclusion@elca.org.

https://www.elca.org/News-and-Events/8022

John Weit Accepts Call as Assistant to the Bishop, Executive for Worship, ELCA

Deacon John Weit has accepted a call as assistant to the bishop, executive for worship of the Evangelical

Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Weit has served in the role in an interim capacity since July 2019.

“For Lutherans, worship stands at the center of our life of faith,” said the Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, presiding bishop

of the ELCA. “John brings to this role a deep commitment to how worship and liturgy help us grow in our faith.

His gifts of music and leadership will ensure that the worship life of this church will continue to be grounded in

our Lutheran roots while also providing relevance for today’s world.”

In his role as assistant to the bishop, executive for worship, Weit will oversee the work of the Worship team

within the Office of the Presiding Bishop and provide leadership on the bishop’s behalf in churchwide matters

related to worship. This work includes developing and implementing strategies that support worship in synods,

congregations and other local worship assemblies across the ELCA. He will oversee and participate in

developing and reviewing worship resources intended for use throughout this church.

Since 2016 Weit has served as ELCA program director for music in the Office of the Presiding Bishop. Prior to

joining the ELCA churchwide organization, he served as cantor at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in

Worcester, Mass., from 2009 to 2016 and at Christ Ascension Lutheran Church in Philadelphia, Pa., from 2008 to

2009.

Weit earned a Bachelor of Science in electronic media, concomitant in music, from Kutztown University of

Pennsylvania in 2007. He earned a Master of Arts in religion with a concentration in liturgy and music from the

Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia in 2009. The seminary became part of United Lutheran Seminary

in 2017 and is one of seven ELCA seminaries.

As part of his position with the ELCA, Weit works closely with the board of the Association of Lutheran Church

Musicians.

Many of you will remember John from our previous synod assembly. John led worship and a workshop on

worship music and creative uses of the ELW.

God’s blessings John! This is well deserved, and we couldn’t be more excited for you!

Please hold John in your prayers during this transition. This is an important role in our Church!

https://www.elca.org/News-and-Events/8024

“Unpacking White Privilege: The Important

Work of Making the Church Less Harmful”

For years, the ELCA has been working to educate

and inspire Lutherans to promote fairness and

racial equity in our churches, communities and

country. At the 2019 Churchwide Assembly, the

Strategy Toward Authentic Diversity was adopted.

This strategy includes a commitment to digging

deeper into the history and theology that

“ground,

clarify, and justify our call and continuing commitment to ethnic

diversity and inclusion.” So get ready to dig deeper, be vulnerable,

have uncomfortable conversations, learn and grow with the article

“Unpacking white privilege” and its corresponding study guide, which

were featured in this month’s Living Lutheran.

Read the article and use the study guide.

Rostered Ministers Gathering registration to open soon

Be on the lookout for an email from the ELCA that will be sent February 20.

ELCA rostered ministers are invited to join colleagues at the second

Rostered Ministers Gathering, July 20-23 in Phoenix, Ariz., under the theme

"Rekindle the Gift Within You" (2 Timothy 1:6).

Let this gathering be an opportunity for you to remember, reclaim, rekindle

and revive yourself. Mark your calendars; early registration opens on Feb.

20. We welcome you to take part in this gathering with colleagues across

the church for fellowship, renewal, continuing education, worship, Bible study and refreshment of your

spirit. Learn more. Link: https://www.elca.org /rmg

Introduction to Social Enterprise

Workshop – Tuesday, March 3, 2020

The Burke Foundation and Siebert

have partnered to offer a

complimentary half-day workshop

about social enterprise, focusing on

program-rlated earned income for not-for-profit organizations. For more information

and registration, https://www.siebertfoundation.org/socialenterprise

Financial Stewardship Workshop – Thursday, May 14, 2020

This full-day stewardship workshop conducted by expert Mike Ward is

designed to help you begin to shift the culltur in your congregation from one

of scarcity to one of abundance. Fee is $20 per person. This workshop is based

on Mike Ward’s book, Abundance: Creating a Culture of Generosity, and will

be available for purhcase at the event. For more infromation and

registrationon, click the link below.

https://www.siebertfoundation.org/financialstewardship

Discover the Thrills the Chills and the Skills

when youth are equipped, empowered

and allowed to lead during the day during

this ecumenical event of 6 churches!

For more information and to register:

check out the Peer Ministry

link https://peerministry.org/pml-conference/

March 7, 2020 – 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Hosted by St. Luke's in Middleton

7337 Hubbard Avenue (Madison)

Cost: Only $40 ea. includes lunch / LINK FOR MORE & TO REGISTER: www.peerministry.org in

the “Store”

INTRODUCING DR. DAVID BRAY TO

THE SYNOD’S SPEAKER’S BUREAU!

“Dealing With Conflict”

This customized cross-generational

program will give people of all ages

proactive strategies to deal with the

challenges of effectively

communicating with one another.

Participants will learn how to retrain their

brains to think, talk, act, and sustain the

momentum of their newly developed

behavior. Those in attendance will gain

the following skills:

The ability to avoid unnecessary conflicts by establishing a culture that permits stakeholder groups to

have voice and agency.

The capacity to better understand others’ viewpoints, thus creating a culture characterized by safety

and the free flow of information.

The expertise to create a strong sense of community as demonstrated through caring, compassionate,

and trusting behaviors.

The capability to create a framework that guides the user through strategies and techniques to use

when faced with problematic situations.

This training can be customized to meet the unique needs of your situation in your setting. Examples can be

found on David’s profile on the synod website.

About Dave: Dave has the background to do this work having found himself in countless situations that have

threatened to destroy relationships, cost great amounts of money to resolve, and sabotage any hope of

creating a cohesive and productive work environment. Uniquely qualifying him for this work are the following

experiences: School administrator, public school teacher, mentor, adjunct university professor, recruiter,

campaign worker, church/foundation board member, member of the Servant Leadership Team/UW Madison

and Certified “Ambassadors of Reconciliation.”

As one who actively practices a servant leadership approach to everyday life and is trained in the art of

“principled negotiation,” he looks forward to partnering with you to build teams that pair their best thinking

with employees who have voice and agency.

To go directly to David’s contact information:

https://scsw-elca.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/CONFLICT-BRAY.pdf

To go to the Speaker’s Bureau page:

https://scsw-elca.org/resources/speakers-bureau/

Come to Be Fed – Holy

Communion Worship

at the Synod Office – All Are

Welcome! Thursdays - 12:00

Noon with Brown Bag Lunch at

12:30

Join the synod staff and others on

Thursdays for Worship with Holy

Communion. Thank you to Rev.

George Carlson (former SCSW

Bishop) for your inspired message

and invitation to consider what our own baptism means to our call to follow Jesus! We are gratefully led by a

different preacher each week from our synod and then gather at 12:30 for brown bag lunch immediately after

worship. It’s always a wonderful informal and intimate gathering of a few or many! Come take sabbath time

with us and be sent forth as witnesses to Jesus’ resurrection, showing glory to all the world in Jesus’ name. You

will be glad you did!

If you are willing to volunteer your time to lead worship, we would love to have pastors, deacons or interns

lead us. Worship is a simple service consisting typically of a gathering song, word, meal, prayers and sending

song. Contact Robyn Zimmerman at robynz@scsw-elca.org if you would like to share your time and talent this

way.

Congregational Newsletter Editors - please

include this text in your newsletters!

WHAT MATTERS - Stay Connected To Synod

Happenings, News, & Events! Grow in your faith and leadership! Stay connected

to exciting events and stories of our faith in action in our synod! To

sign up for synod news, please email Assistant to the Bishop for

Synodical Life, Deacon Vicki Hanrahan at

vickih@scsw-elca.org to be added to “What Matters.”

Please also add a link to the synod website to your website: www.scsw-elca.org

Positions in the Synod We are happy to help promote your positions. Please submit 100 words or less to Deacon Vicki Hanrahan,

Synod Communicator, email: vickih@scsw-elca.org Please notify Vicki when the position has been filled so

that we can keep this list current. Thanks!

Program Director – Preschool - Good Shepherd (Madison)

This position is responsible for our state-licensed locations in both Madison and Verona. The Director is

responsible for the school’s management, operations, planning and implementation of preschool curriculum.

Responsibilities include supervision and hiring of staff, licensing renewal, working with the church accountant,

developing balanced budget and ordering supplies. Director will also teach as needed in the

classrooms. Salaried position totaling 30 hours a week year-round. Must be at least 21 years of age, familiar

with state licensing rules, have a Registry certificate or Educator’s license to verify education, meet

qualifications outlined in WI Licensing Rules DCF 251, certified in CPR, Child CPR, AED and Shaken Baby

Syndrome prevention training and pass a health and fingerprint check. This position will start on June 1,

2020. Please send applications to Director of Administration Rick Blum at rblum@gslcwi.com. (04/04/20)

Part-time Church Secretary – St. Paul Lutheran (Beloit)

Position is 25 hours/week; $11-13/hour, commensurate with experience and skills. The job provides

administrative support to the ministry of the pastor, staff and congregation and includes general office

reception and administration duties, creating publications (weekly bulletins, monthly newsletter, etc.),

managing church calendar and member information. Preferred candidates will be welcoming and organized,

have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications and an ability to learn church

database software. Knowledge of liturgical church calendar and practices extremely helpful. Submit inquiries

to secretary@stpaulbeloit.org. (01/28/20)

Youth and Family Ministry -First English Lutheran Church (Whitewater)

Seeks 15-17 hours/week Youth and Family Ministry Coordinator to provide programming for youth in our

Sunday School, youth group (grades 7-12), and families in our congregation. The successful applicant will

have strong managerial and communication skills, be a caring relationship builder, and have a heart for

sharing God’s love and their Christian faith. Submit cover letter, resume, references and “Application for

Employment” form electronically to Barbara Penington at FELCpersonnel@gmail.com by December 23. Use

the church website to locate the Application for Employment form (under Form section) and a list of

expectations for the position (under Education & Youth section). (12/03/19)

Licensed Psychotherapist – Samaritan Counseling Center (Madison)

The Samaritan Counseling Center of Southern Wisconsin is expanding our services and seeking a full time

licensed psychotherapist. For more information visit our website at: www.samaritancounselingcenterwi.org (11/12/19)

Weekend Maintenance Position Open - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Madison and Verona

Good Shepherd is looking for a person to help clean up our two campuses following worship on Sunday

morning from noon-6 p.m. on Sundays. We are looking for a conscientious, hardworking individual with a good

driving record, since you will need to drive between the two campuses. Please send applications to Director of

Administration Rick Blum at rblum@gslcwi.com or call (608) 640-4902. (10/01/19)

Full-Time Chaplain - Skaalen Retirement Services - Stoughton, WI

Skaalen Retirement Services is a Lutheran retirement community that has been providing care and support of

seniors in need since 1900. Skaalen Retirement Services is seeking a full-time Chaplain to provide spiritual care

to by promoting a spiritual environment within the campus by leading worship services, providing prayer

services, conducting Bible study, leading religious discussions, providing religious education and hymn sings

with residents and patients in all levels of care. The successful candidate will need to be ordained in the

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Ecclesiastical Specialized Care Endorsement status from the ELCA,

and is Board Certified Chaplain status from the Association of Professional Chaplains. (09/05/19)

Music Director - St. John’s, Madison

Vibrant, urban congregation with multiple instrumental groups seeks 15 to 20 hour a week music director to

nurture the gifts and skills of members within the congregation and connect with other musicians in the

broader community. For a full position description and application instructions, visit St. John’s website:

https://www.stjohnsmadison.org/employment-opportunities (06/25/19)

Wisconsin Council of Churches Employment Opportunities

https://www.wichurches.org/resources/employment-opportunities/

At-A-Glance Future Synod Events:

February 22 – Nominating Caucus for East Madison Conference – Messiah (Madison)

February 23 – Nominating Caucus for N-NE Dane, N Madison Conference – Christ (DeForest)

February 23 – Nominating Caucus for Richland/Iowa/Grant Conference – Christ (Spring Green)

February 23 – Nominating Caucus for Central/West Madison Conference – Advent (Madison)

February 23 – Nominating Caucus for South Rock Conference – St. Paul (Beloit)

February 23 – Nominating Caucus for North Rock Conference – Hope (Milton)

February 23 – Nominating Caucus for Beaver Dam Conference – St. John’s (Beaver Dam)

February 23 – Nominating Caucus for Southeast Dane Conference – Christ (Stoughton)

February 23 – Nominating Conference for West Dane Conference – Evangelical (Mount Horeb)

March 1 – Nominating Caucus for Walworth Conference – Immanuel (Lake Geneva)

March 1 – Nominating Caucus for W. Green/Grant/Lafayette – First English (Platteville)

March 7 – Children, Youth & Family Team’s Youth Lead Event – St. Luke’s (Middleton)

March 8 – Nominating Caucus for St. John’s (Prairie du Sac)

March 14 – LEAD – Leadership Education & Development Day – Good Shepherd (Madison)

March 19 – Retired Pastor’s Gathering – St. John’s (Oregon)

May 1 & 2 (Friday & Saturday) SYNOD ASSEMBLY – Kalahari Resort & Convention Center (Wisconsin Dells)

May 21 – Retired Pastor’s Gathering – Oakwood Village (Prairie Ridge)

June 20 – Special Meeting of the Synod Assembly to Elect a Bishop – Good Shepherd (Verona Campus)

Prayers

Refugee Resettlement Team:

• Nancy Anderson, Lake Edge, Madison, WI

• Jean Berg, Lake Edge, Madison, WI

Synod Seminary Student:

• Laura Frost, Laura will be attending Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago in the fall.

Pastors and Congregations in our Synod:

• Rev. William Lehman, Rev Sara Ehrets, Rev. Richard Halom, Rev. John Shep, Pastors and Members of

First Lutheran Church, Stoughton, WI

• Rev. Mike Mannisto, Pastor and members of St. Luke‘s Lutheran Church, Sullivan, WI

Neighboring Synods:

• Bishop Tim Smith and the congregations of the North Carolina Synod

Churchwide Partners:

• Mr. Matt Morgan, Technical Operations & Services Director, Office of the Treasurer at the ELCA

Lutheran Center, Chicago, IL

• Mr. Patrick Nagaro, IT Planning & Project Management Director, Office of the Treasurer at the ELCA

Lutheran Center, Chicago, IL

We give thanks at this time for the ministry of those who celebrate their anniversary of Ordination during this

coming week:

• Rev. Naomi Garber, February 19, 2000, Interim Pastor at First English, Platteville, WI

naomic59.ng@gmail.com

• Rev. Roger Elliott, February 19, 1984, Retired Pastor living in Beloit, WI jhawk1970@yahoo.com

• Rev. O. Rolf Olson, February 21, 1960, Retired Pastor living in Sun Prairie, WI rolfandtrudy@gmail.com

• Rev. Lucy Wynard, February 22, 2015, Pastor at St. Paul Lutheran, Beloit, WI. pastor.wynard@gmail.com

• Deacon Anita Grue, February 25, 2007, Retired Deacon living in Sun Prairie, WI. anita51_98@yahoo.com

May these leaders continue to be blessed for service.

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