WHAT MATTERS . . . . . July 31, 2018 . . . News from Your Synod and Ministry Partners

Meet and Greet With the Bishop! 1st Gathering is next week! August 8 - 6:30 - 8:00 pm - Lutheran Campus Ministry (Madison) This August/September we will hold six Greet and Meet Gatherings across the synod to give you an opportunity to gather as a community of faith, to meet Bishop Viviane Thomas-Breitfeld and for her to meet and get to know you! The events are organized by geographic region, with the first event being held on August 8 at the Campus Ministry Center in Madison. Anyone can attend this event.

Lutheran Campus Ministry Center 325 N. Mills Street, Madison, WI 53715 Located at the corner of University Avenue & Mills Street The entrance is located on Mills Street

Parking Information For those without mobility concerns, ample parking is available one block away in the Grainger Hall Garage (319 N. Brooks Street). Parking is $1 per hour. When you exit the garage, walk west on University Avenue 1 block to the Campus Center. Parking for those with Limited Mobility Please park in the garage under the building. From Mills Street, turn onto Conklin Place, the alley between University and Johnson. Once on Conklin, look for the first garage door on the left, marked “Luther Memorial Church.” The first 3 spots on each side are permit parking at all times - don't park there. After the first three spots, park anywhere. Most spots are marked “Luther Memorial Church Parking.” Getting into the Building from the Garage From the parking garage, walk away from the alley. On the right there will be a brown door marked “Lutheran Campus Center.” Enter that door and go up the stairs.

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

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WHAT MATTERS INTRODUCES MISSION MOMENTS!

We know how much you appreciate hearing Mission Moments at synod events, so we thought we would share these in writing in between our events. After all, it is your mission support that makes these ministries possible. Together we are doing What Matters in God’s kingdom! Please visit the synod website if you are interested in learning more about these ministries. http://www.scsw-elca.org and click on “Ministries and Partners.”

SCSW DIAKONIA PROGRAM: CONTINUING EDUCATION MINISTRY Did you know that the ELCA has a social statement on Education? We believe Education is so important to God’s church, that we have a

published understanding of how the church feels about our calling in education. (See the link to the social statement at the end of this mission moment.) Our Calling in Education is centered by the belief that God calls us to educate people in the Christian faith for their vocation and to seek with others to ensure that all have access to high-quality education. We are to seek access for all as service to the common good that makes possible development of personal gifts and abilities. This calling is rooted in a Lutheran heritage that values education for all people in both church and society. The second section of the statement, centered on Jesus Christ, reminds us that we are educated to serve the neighbor, not as a matter of personal salvation or for our own personal advancement. It also reminds us that we follow a savior who was a teacher. These values are reflected in the work of the synod’s Diakonia program. The Diakonia team is comprised of: Rev. Steve Kottke, synod staff; Deacon Vicki Hanrahan, synod staff; Barb Zimmerman, Coordinator, Linda Wullf, Registrar and site coordinators and Diakonia graduates, Janean Hill, and Ken Harris. (Rev. Kalen Barkholz served as an integral member of this team for the first few years). Diakonia instructors have included for example: Rev. Brad Pohlman, Rev. Joanne Fabie, Rev. Dick Inglett, Rev. Peter Heide, Rev. Bob Fisher, Rev. Kalen Barkholtz, Rev. Dan Feaster. All of these instructors would be happy to talk to pastors who are considering teaching about their Diakonia experience.

Here’s what the team has been up to as shared by Diakonia Coordinator, Barb Zimmerman. (Pictured center) “Diakonia is based on Ephesians 4:12, Equipping the Saints for Diakonia; building up the body of Christ…in other words, to prepare the lay people of the congregation to share the good news of the Gospel. Diakonia is a two-year program. Diakonia graduation does

not lead to becoming rostered; however, it does help some discern where their heart and the Holy Spirit may be leading them.

One graduate found out she liked to do visitations and has become active in Hospice. One of the students, before completing the courses, went to seminary. He found the confidence that he could do the work. Another person this last year will be entering Luther College this year, and all of the graduates shown here have led worship, preached and some are now serving on the Diakonia team. I know there are pastors within the synod who have taken Diakonia and then went on to seminary.

Some history of Diakonia. Diakonia started in New York 41 years ago. Slowly it has spread across synods. In 2010, I was seeking lay learning besides Bible Studies in my own congregation. Our synod did not have a lay school offering but the Greater Milwaukee Synod had Diakonia. I chose to go to Oconomowoc for the next

“Some liken Diakonia to

confirmation without the

hormones or seminary without

the Greek or Hebrew!”

Diakonia  Graduates  and  Diakonia  Team  members  work  creatively  at  planning  and  promoting  the  Diakonia  program.    Left  to  right,  Janean  Hill,  Barb  Zimmerman,  (Coordinator)  and  Linda  Wulff  (Registrar).    

two school years and graduate from Diakonia. When I graduated from the program in 2012, I had no idea where it might lead me. I was just satisfied with the knowledge I gained and the friendships I had made. In March of 2015, I approached the bishop at the time, Rev. Mary Froiland, asking why we could not have Diakonia here instead of having people go to Oconomowoc for it. At synod assembly we had an informational booth regarding Diakonia. In September 2015 we started our first classes. By June 2018 we have graduated four people. The classes are held at Trinity Lutheran church in Madison. I am happy to say that there has been enough interest generated to have three sites this

year:

* Trinity-Madison, (Saturday mornings)

* St. John’s-Evansville (Saturday mornings)

* First English-Platteville (Thursday evenings)

At present time we are doing a telephone blitz contacting all congregations within the synod. This means that we as a committee are diligently trying to find 18 instructors who are willing to teach either in Platteville on Thursday night or Evansville on Saturday morning or Madison Saturday morning. We are also seeking students for these three areas. The classes will start the week after Labor Day. We break for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, LEAD, Easter, Synod Assembly and Memorial Day.

You do not have to take all the courses, though it is prayerfully recommended. Do what fits your schedule. All sites are handicap accessible.

More information, along with registration form, can be obtained from the web site www.scsw-elca.org click on Ministries and Partners, Diakonia. You can also contact me, Barb Zimmerman at 608-535-0264 (leave a message) or by e-mail at scswdiakonia@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from prospective students and instructors!

Read the ELCA social statement on Our Calling in Education here: http://bit.ly/ELCAStmtEducation

   Attention Rostered Ministers in Your First Three years of Call! First Call Theological Education (FCTE) - November 11 - 14, 2018

Are you a rostered minister in your first 3 years of a call? Then mark your calendar for our fall event! Sunday November 11, 2018 5:00 pm through Wednesday November 14, 2018 11:00 am Location: St. Anthony Spirituality Center in Marathon WI http://sarcenter.com/ For more information: Contact Rev. Steve Kottke, Assistant to the Bishop at the synod office - Phone: 608-270-0201 or email: stevek@scsw-elca.org

“When you teach Diakonia you are making an impact on the greater church because these students are bringing back what they are

learning into their own congregations, families,

and neighborhoods.”

Rev. Kalen Barkholtz, Instructor  

Transforming the Face of Generosity - Monday, September 24 - Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Hilton - St. Louis, MO. for Pastors, Lay Leaders, and Anyone wishing to learn more about Stewardship in Today’s Church Context Keynoters that we all know and appreciate: Diana Butler Bass, Chick Lane and Larissa Kwang Abazia. Diana Butler Bass is author of “Grateful, the Transformative Power of Giving Thanks,” Chick Lane is author of “Ask, Thank, Tell: Improving Stewardship Ministry in Your Congregation Worship Leader, Larissa Kwag Abazia - Vice Moderator of the 221st Assembly of the PC(USA). Plus over 30 workshops covering topics such as annual stewardship, planned giving, theology of giving, current trends in stewardship, capital campaigns, and generosity. To register and for more information, visit: http://www.stewardshipkaleidescope.org This program comes highly recommended by our Director for Evangelical Mission, the Rev. Joy Mortensen-Wiebe.

St. Stephen’s (Monona) Invites You to Screening of Documentary, “53206-Milwaukee” St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church 5700 Pheasant Hill Road, Monona Friday, August 3 Time: 6:30 - 8:45 PM The United States has the most prisoners of any nation in the world both in raw numbers and by percentage of the population. These numbers are further compounded within Milwaukee’s mostly African-American 53206 ZIP code, where 62% of adult men have spent time in

prison, making it the most incarcerated ZIP code in the nation. MILWAUKEE 53206 chronicles the lives of those affected by incarceration. Through the intimate stories of three 53206 residents, we witness the high toll mass incarceration takes on individuals and families that make up the community. The film not only examines Milwaukee’s ZIP code 53206, but also illuminates the story of people from across the United States who live with the daily affects of mass incarceration. This documentary comes highly recommended by your synod’s Racial Equity Ministry Team.

Bishop Viviane Thomas Breitfeld Will Be the First African Descent Bishop in the ELCA to be Installed As Bishop on August 18, 2018 Marking a new historic season in the ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, The Rev. Viviane E. Thomas-Breitfeld will be the first African descent bishop to be installed in the ELCA and the second female bishop of the South-

Central Synod of Wisconsin, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (“ELCA”). The ELCA is the largest Lutheran denomination in the world. This historic event will take place on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at First Lutheran Church, 612 North Randall Avenue, Janesville at 2:00 pm. Doors open at 1:00 pm. A reception will follow. Expected are over 1,000 in attendance including, pastors, deacons and members of 142 ELCA worshipping communities in the synod, former synod bishops, bishops from the other 64 ELCA synods, ministry partners, family members and friends. In addition to members of synod congregations, Lutheran, ecumenical and interfaith partners will be present. Among the invited guests are ELCA Presiding Bishop, Elizabeth A. Eaton, ELCA, who will preside, the Rev. Mary Froiland, recent former bishop of the synod, a representative of the Lutheran World Federation, clergy from other denominations in full communion relationship with the ELCA, local dignitaries and community leaders. Guests will celebrate under the theme of social justice based on scripture text found in Micah 6:8--To do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God. Preaching the gospel message will be the Presiding Bishop of the ELCA, Elizabeth A. Eaton. Special music by gifted musicians led by Music Director of First Lutheran Church, Ben Johnston-Urey will fill the gathering space with a joyful sound. Bringing a rich history in community involvement while serving in congregations and on several synodical and churchwide teams, Bishop Thomas-Breitfeld envisions a synod that is a model for welcoming all to God’s table. “I hope I can help the synod become more open to change, so we can become more relevant to all, especially people of color, LGBTQI, and young adults, many of whom are choosing to not attend church.” Bishop Thomas-Breitfeld is looking forward to the celebration of installation and especially spending time with pastors, deacons and lay members of the synod that she will lead in the years to come. “There is a love in the South-Central Synod of Wisconsin that is pretty special and a sense of support that is really pretty awesome. When I was introduced last year at the synod assembly, no less than 20 other clergy came up to me to welcome me. That’s pretty spectacular. That doesn’t happen in most places.” The Rev. Viviane Thomas-Breitfeld, Beloit, Wis., was elected May 6 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the South-Central Synod of Wisconsin, ELCA. The election was held during the Synod Assembly May 5-6 at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. She assumed office July 1 and succeeds the Rev. Mary Froiland who served as bishop from September 2013 through June 30, 2018. Prior to becoming bishop, Thomas-Breitfeld most recently served as an intentional interim pastor for Atonement Lutheran Church in Beloit and has also served as pastor of several congregations in Wisconsin including Gethsemane Lutheran Church (Brookfield), Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Waukesha), and Cross Lutheran Church (Milwaukee) She currently serves as the co-chair of the Task Force on Women and Justice, ELCA; the Executive board of the Women of the ELCA; and the South-Central Synod of WI Racial Equity Team. She served for six years on the board of Trustees (Governance Com) of the Mission Investment Fund as well as the ELCA Representative to the Illinois Synod Candidacy Team. She has served communities through her work on the Ethics Committee of the Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls, the Campus Ministry Board (Milwaukee), the City of Brookfield Police Department as a volunteer chaplain, Resident Chaplain at St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee and served as a board member of both the YWCA and United Way in Waukesha county. Bishop Viviane Thomas-Breitfeld is married to the Rev. Fred Thomas-Breitfeld, pastor of Jackson Park Lutheran Church, Milwaukee. They have two adult children, Leota and Sean, two son-in laws, and three

grandchildren. The service will be available via live stream. Watch What Matters and the synod facebook page for the link. Everyone in the synod is invited! There will be ample seating and parking. Pastors and Deacons are invited to vest & process. The color of the day is red.

“If you have never attended a holy event of this nature, you will never forget it. We will gather as a large community of saints to offer up prayer and thanksgiving and to contemplate the work that God has set before us. Moments of music and singing will vary from celebratory rhythms that raise the roof to quieter, more contemplative meditation on the word. If you are longing for Jesus, you will be filled with the Holy Spirit. I am certain of it!” ~Deacon Vicki Hanrahan

It’s not too late to offer your assistance Food Trays Needed for Bishop’s Installation Reception Can Your Congregation Help? We invite congregations to participate by contributing food items for the reception: cheese and sausage platters, vegetable trays, and bars. Please contact Jeanie Pomplun, Office Administrator at First Lutheran, office@flcj.org, 608-752-7434 if your congregation can help by July 31. Thank you.

Join Us for Worship In the Synod Office Chapel Every Thursday at Noon – All Are Welcome! We gather for worship and holy communion on Thursdays. Each week a different preacher from our synod leads worship. Come and be fed in body and spirit.

Brown bag lunch and fellowship immediately following if you are able at 12:30.

Our address is: 6401 Odana Road, Suite 20, Madison, WI 53719

Please join us!

You Can Change a Life in 3 Hours or Less: Volunteers Needed For Food Pantry & Friday Noon Meal - Great Volunteer Opportunities for Individuals & Groups! Opportunities are Immediate!

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 605 Spruce St., Madison

You can help eliminate hunger in our community by volunteering for St. Mark’s Food Ministry! Volunteer yourself, or assemble a group of friends, co-workers, classmates, etc. Food pantry workers help clients shop, keep shelves neat, help with inventory. Friday Meal workers set-up the serving line, help serve, and cleanup after the meal.

Food Pantry: Tuesdays, 9:30 am - Noon or Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Free Community Meal (6 volunteers): Every Friday, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Contact Chris at StMarksFeeds@gmail.com; or signup online at https://bit.ly/2O1QsCN. www.StMarksMadison.org

South Central Wisconsin Synodical Women’s Organization “Listening for God - Walking with Jesus”  

Synod-Wide Women’s Fall Retreat Saturday, September 22, 2018 - 8:30 Registration/9:30 Program Begins/3:30 Close at New Life (St. Matthew’s) Lutheran Church 7564 Cottage Grove Road, on the east side of Madison Handicap accessible. Free Childcare Provided.

Please join us and find renewal in this day-long retreat dedicated to listening for the voice of the Holy One in our lives. Explore what might be when we walk through life with that Voice as the core of all we are and all we do. Carla Stanton is a certified spiritual director from the La Crosse area.

Workshop options: Prayer Practices & Creative Expression or Worshipping through Dance & Movement or Walking, Strength, and Balance Activities for Health

Come spend the day with your sisters in Christ.

This retreat is intended for women of all ages and stage of life. You are welcome to come even if your church does not have women’s group. Bring a friend.

Registration starts at 8:30 am, Program starts at 9:30, Closing at 3:30 pm

Questions: 608-692-7553 or sheahan1@sbcglobal.net For more information on all the speakers, visit the synod website: http://scsw-elca.org/event/welca-fallretreat2018/

Lutheran Men in Mission - “One Year to Live Retreat For Men” September 21-23, 2018 MacKenzie Environmental Education Center, Poynette, WI Register today – space is limited. Early registration

discounts available until August 21, 2018 This retreat has been life changing for many

attendees! Join with men of all ages seeking to follow the guidance of Proverbs 27:17. Excellent kickoff for a small group of men from the same church or neighboring churches. For more information and to view participant testimonial videos: http://www.lutheranmen.org/events Call or text LMM synod leader, Jim Schieble: (920) 763-3433 with other questions.

Find  a  few  good  guides  at  the  next  OYTL  Retreat!  

JAZZ CONCERT AT LAKE EDGE LUTHERAN - SUNDAY, AUGUST 12

6:00 pm

Address: 4032 Monona Drive, Madison (Parking off Hegg Avenue)

Featuring: Lo-Marie, Madison-based jazz and soul singer/song-writer, winner of the MAMA 2015 Jazz Album of the Year and

Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble, world traveling instrumental acoustic jazz group based in Madison

Food Carts!

Jakara Café - Homemade Tasty & Healthy Indonesian Food

Fast-N-Fresh - Known for Pulled Port, Steak n Rice Bowl and PMAC Bowl

Kona Ice - Shaved Ice and Ice Cream

Bring a lawn chair, if you like.

Free-will offering will support the ecumenical ministries of seeds of peace. For more information, call the church at 608-222-7339 or email: communications@lelc.org

ELCA WORLD HUNGER - 2019 Domestic Hunger Grants Application NOW OPEN! Deadline is August 13 Click this link to learn more about the grants, how to apply . http://www.elca.org/domestichungergrants

August 12, 2018 Hold the Date for the Next Educational Program Offered by the SCSW Racial Equity Ministry Team “ Bridging Borders: Geography, Culture, Race” Pastor Mary Pharmer lived in El Paso, on the Texas/Mexico border for the first 3 months of this year. She volunteered in a house of hospitality for immigrants coming across the border from Mexico and Central America. Eager to share stories of this time, she has prepared a visual presentation to share at the Racial Equity gathering. Sunday, August 12 Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm Place: New Life Church - 7564 Cottage Grove Road - Madison *Free will offering Wish you could have attended past Racial Equity events? You will find videos of previous presentations on the synod website    LINK: http://scsw-elca.org/ministries-and-partners/racial-equity/

Big Read: Trouble I’ve Seen: Changing the Way the Church Views Racism - Join In This Synod-Wide Read! “Just as Jesus defied Herod and then continued on with the work of liberating healing and justice-filled shalom, so too must Christians subvert every way that our society’s racial hierarchy is allowed to exist. This subversion must happen first and foremost in the church.” Drew Hart, Author This fall, Advent Lutheran of Madison would love to have participants in your congregation join a multi-congregational inter-denominational BIG READ of Drew Hart’s book Trouble I’ve Seen: Changing the Way the Church Views Racism, with the opportunity and resources for a variety of events and ways to engage. The book is very accessible and engaging for what is not an easy topic, and we have recently confirmed for the author to be here for the conclusion of the Big Read the weekend

of December 1 & 2.

Order books at http://store.mennomedia.org/Trouble-Ive-Seen-P4634.aspx. Let them know you’re part of the MCC (Madison Christian Community) ordering, and you’ll receive 40% off the cover price, so books are only about $10 each! Contact Pastor Nick Utphall at mccnick@tds.net for more information or to let him know you’re interested!

COMMUNICATION MATTERS - New Link for Synod News Sign Up!  

Keep Your Members Connected to Synod News! The Old Link is No Longer In Use Due to Changes to our new website. Please change the link you have published on your websites and in your newsletters to the following text:

Stay connected to exciting events and stories of our faith in action in our synod! To sign up for synod news, please email Synod Communicator & Event Manager, Deacon Vicki Hanrahan at vickih@scsw-elca.org to be added to “What Matters.” Thank you for your partnership!

Lutheran World Relief In Gathering - Saturday, October 13 - 7:00 am - 11:00 am - Wisconsin Southern Railroad Yard

Attention all quilters and kit makers! This date just came in from our regional coordinator, Bob Topel.

The Lutheran World Relief In-gathering will be held on Saturday, October 13 from 7:00 am - 11:00 am

at the Wisconsin Southern Railroad Yard, - 1890 E. Johnson Street - Madison.

Watch What Matters for Additional In-gathering locations!

WANTED NRSV Lectern Bible for St. Mark’s Lutheran Church (Madison). If you have one that your congregation would be willing to donate, please email: StMarksFeeds@gmail.com Positions in Our 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! Organist Position at Skaalen Home, Stoughton, WI Seeking organist, preferably with piano skills, for chapel worship services. Duties include traditional prelude/postlude music, responsive liturgy, and 2 hymns for our 30 minute Sunday worship service; monthly Wednesday morning communion services; short afternoon Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve services; and Wednesday morning Lenten services. Position could be filled by one person, or shared by two. Especially need a regular Sunday morning musician. Skaalen Chapel has a large, formal chapel, with a quality Rogers organ and a well-maintained Kawai grand piano. Write to Pastor Jim Koza, Skaalen Home chaplain, if interested. jkoza@skaalen.com. September 1st, 2018, is our anticipated starting date. (07/24/18)

Oakwood Village Several shifts and positions available at Oakwood Village for candidates to join our University Woods (West Side of Madison) senior living community as a Resident Assistant. Rewarding work making a difference in someone’s life. What’s it like to work at Oakwood – check out the video and see for yourself, https://www.oakwoodvillage.net/careers. Other positions in dining, marketing, etc. listed on the website. (07/24/18)

Director of Life-Long Faith Formation - Bethel Lutheran Church (Madison) Works with pastors and teams to direct Christian Education. Responsible for developing ministries that nurture Christian discipleship in children, youth and adults. Supervises Coordinator of Youth Ministry. Position is .8 to full-time. Salaried with benefits. Applicant will be person of faith with knowledge of Lutheran theology. Minimum of BA in Education; Preferred: BA in Christian Education or MA in Children, Youth and Family Ministry; or equivalent. Email cover letter and resume to Jerry Buss: jerry@bethel-madison.org by July 6, 2018. Desired start is August 1, 2018. Full position description at www.bethel-madison.org/employment-opportunities. (07/03/18)

Financial Secretary - East Koshkonong (Cambridge) The Financial Secretary will process the financial information for the East Koshkonong Lutheran Church in an accurate and timely manner, while ensuring proper accounting principles are applied. A complete job description is available at www.eastkoshkonong.org (07/03/18)

Coordinator of Middle and High School Youth Ministry - Bethel Lutheran Church (Madison) Works with Director of Faith Formation, pastors and ministry teams to lead Confirmation, retreats, mission trips, service projects and community building. .8 to full-time, salaried position with benefits. Qualifications: BA in Education, Youth Ministry or related field; or equivalent. Christian with strong faith who is enthusiastic and

For instructions on boxing up your kits, please visit the

Lutheran World Relief Website at:

https://www.lwr.org and click on

“Get Involved."

creative in leading youth ministry. Demonstrated capacity to relate well to people of all ages. Apply by July 6, 2018. Send cover letter and resume to Jerry Buss: jerry@bethel-madison.org. Desired start date is August 1, 2018. Full position description at https://www.bethel-madison.org/employment-opportunities (07/03/18)

Director of Youth and Family Ministry, Good Shepherd (Madison/Verona) Director will be responsible for building a community of faith for and with 6th – 12th grade students and their families at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. This is a full-time position responsible to the lead pastor, and involves creating, developing and implementing ministry opportunities for youth to participate in education, fellowship, worship, and service. This position also requires the director to build relationships with individual youth and their families. Resumes and cover letters may be sent to Rick Blum, Director of Administration, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5701 Raymond Rd., Madison, WI 53711, or emailed to him at rblum@gslcwi.com. (06/19/18) Director of Music Ministry, Midvale (Madison) Midvale Community Lutheran Church, Madison, WI, seeks a director of music ministry. This position is responsible for coordinating music for all regular worship services and special services. The coordinator works collaboratively with the Worship Committee, MCLC music staff and the pastors in establishing the vision and broad direction for integrating music within the worship services and in creating a cohesive program of liturgy and music. The position is part time, approximately 6-8 hours per week. For a full position description, please visit the church website: http://midvalelutheran.org/welcome-midvale/work-midvale . To apply send a cover letter and resume to Pastor Katie Baardseth at katieb@midvalelutheran.org by July 22. (06/14/18)

Part-Time Church Secretary – Shepherd of the Hills (New Glarus) Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church is seeking an individual for six hours per week to provide a welcoming, confidential, and positive environment for all visitors to the church office. Main duties include preparing worship folders, the monthly newsletter, and maintaining church records. Excellent language skills and knowledge of Microsoft Publisher and Word are preferred. Please email the Rev. Gene Talley at revtalley@gmail.com for details. (05/30/18)

Lutheran Peace Fellowship (LPF) Seeks National Coordinator A key leadership position, and LPF’s much-appreciated paid staff member. The ideal Coordinator has a passion to eliminate violence, inequality, and militarism, and a commitment to nonviolence. He or she will work with members to build awareness of peace issues, encourage member involvement, plan and lead peace education, advocacy, and outreach activities, develop resources, and nurture leadership. Applicants should send a letter, resume, and contact info for 3 or 4 references to: Lutheran Peace Fellowship, 1710 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122-2420 or email: lpf@ecunet.org. For a full Job Description, see https://www.lutheranpeace.org/articles/position-announcement/ and/or call: 206.349.2501 (05/22/18)

Director of Music – St. John’s Lutheran – Prairie du Sac St. John’s is seeking an individual who will serve as our organist and choir director. The position is 18 hours/week. Major responsibilities are to play for Sunday worship and conduct three choirs (two adult choirs and one youth choir). Position opens July 1, 2018. Applications can be sent to Rev. Fred Rilling, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 100 Oak Street, Prairie du Sac, WI, 53578. You can find the full job description by following this link http://www.stjohnssaukprairie.org/director-of-music-job-description/ Contact Rev. Fred Rilling at fred@stjohnssaukprairie.org for more information. (04/05/18) Part-Time Youth and Family Ministry Director – New Hope Lutheran Church (Blanchardville / Hollandale) Seeking an individual gifted in working with youth and who values cross-generational learning and social opportunities to coordinate faith formation for youth and families. We are looking for an individual who has a heart for sharing God's love with all people. The desired candidate will work with the pastor, staff, and volunteers to plan and carry out faith formation experiences for youth and their families. Experience working in a church setting or in education is helpful. This position is 15 hours/week and while hours are mostly flexible, work on Wednesday evenings and Sundays is required. A full job description is available at newhopelutheran.info (10/12/17) Wisconsin Council of Churches Employment Opportunities https://www.wichurches.org/resources/employment-opportunities/

At-A-Glance Future Synod Events: Please see the Congregational Events page on the Synod’s EVENTS page of the website for more events that will be hosted by congregations of our synod. Thanks! http://www.scsw-elca.org/congregational_events.aspx August 7 - Continuing the Conversation - Sacred Space - St. Stephen’s Lutheran (Monona) August 8 - Gather, Meet & Greet With the Bishop - Lutheran Campus Ministry Center (Madison) August 12 - “Bridging Borders: Geography, Culture, Race” Racial Equity Event - New Life (Madison) August 18 - Installation of Bishop Viviane Thomas-Breitfeld - First Lutheran Church (Janesville) August 28 - Gather, Meet & Greet With the Bishop - St. Peter’s (Loganville) August 30 - Gather, Meet & Greet With the Bishop - St. John (Janesville) September 21-23 - Lutheran Men in Mission One Year to Live Retreat - MacKenzie Environ. Ctr. (Poynette) September 22 - Women of the ELCA Fall Women’s Retreat - St. Matthew’s New Life Church (Madison) October 6 - Care for God’s Creation Event - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Madison) October 7-9 - Bishop’s Convocation - Abbey Resort, Fontana November 11-14 - First Call Theological Education - St. Anthony Spirituality Center (Marathon, WI) 2019 - SYNOD ASSEMBLY - May 4 & 5 - Marriott Hotel & Convention Center (Middleton)

Updates on Congregations in the Call Process and Rostered Leader Updates Call process and roster changes are updated on the synod website monthly. Please keep these congregations and rostered leaders in your prayers. Link: http://scsw-elca.org/resources/callprocess/

Prayers Racial Equity Ministry Team:

• George Swamp, Member at Lake Edge Lutheran Church in Madison Pastors and Congregations in our Synod:

§ Rev. Paul Van D Berg and Rev. Sara Van De Berg, Pastors, and members of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lake Geneva

§ Rev. Mark Dressel, Pastor, and members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Mills Neighboring Synods:

• Bishop Jon Anderson and the congregations of the Southwestern Minnesota Synod, ELCA Churchwide Partners:

• Rev. Roger A Willer, Director, Theological Ethics, Office of the Presiding Bishop at the ELCA Lutheran Center, Chicago, IL

• Rev. David C Wunsch, Director, GM Operations and Program, Global Mission 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:

• Joel Diemer, August 1,1965, Retired in Madison, jadiemer@att.net • Donald Tubesing, August 1,1968, Retired in Middleton, tubesingda@aol.com • Blake Rohrer, August 3,1997, Pastor at Midvale Community Lutheran Church in Madison,

blakerohrer@gmail.com • Dan Bohlman, August 3,1986, Pastor at Apple Grove Lutheran Church,Yellowstone

Lutheran Church and Argyle Lutheran Church in Argyle in Argyle, adbohlman@hotmail.com

• James Koza, August 5,1979, Synod Call-Specialized at Skaalen Retirement Community in Stoughton, jkoza@skaalen.com

• Larry Sexe, August 6,1978, Pastor Deerfield Lutheran Church in Deerfield, pastorsexe@gmail.com

• Cindy Crane, August 7,1988, ELCA Call for Lutheran Office of Public Policy in Wisconsin in Madison, cindyc@loppw.org

• Martha Nack, August 7,1988, Synod Call-Specialized at Oakwood Lutheran Homes in Madison, martha.nack@oakwoodvillage.net

• Ronald Nybroten, August 7,1966, Retired on Oregon, rnybroten@gmail.com We give thanks at this time for the ministry of those who celebrate their anniversary of Commissioning:

• Jeanette Pranke, August 6,1986, Retired in Waunakee May these leaders continue to be blessed for service.

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