Are you a first call rostered leader in the first three years of your first call?

Save the date for this year’s first call gathering which will be at Green Lake Conference Center November 15 - November 17, 2026. Plan to arrive Sunday evening around 4pm CST for dinner and worship and leave at noon on Tuesday.This year’s theme is RESILIENCE and Rev. Matt Short will be our speaker for the gathering. This yearly event includes the five ELCA Wisconsin Synods, along with The Northern Great Lakes Synod.

The cost for the event will be $200.00, including room, meals and programming costs; scholarships for out of pocket expenses are available. For commuters, people who will attend but not stay overnight, the cost is $90.00, including all meals and programming.

Registration deadline is OCTOBER 15, 2026, and payment can be made via check or credit card.

A couple items to keep in mind regarding registration:

• Registration deadline is OCTOBER 15, 2026, and payment can be made via check or credit card.

• If you have dietary needs, you will receive an email requesting you complete an online form which will be received by Green Lake Conference Center’s Food Service department.

• Scholarships for out of pocket expenses are available.

• If you are paying by check, the option you will select states unlimited spots: FREE. FREE simply means that no money is due immediately, whereas if you are paying by credit card, the option you select states: unlimited spots: $200.00 / each.

Questions can be directed to Rev. Stacy Gahlman-Schroeder, First Call Planning Team: rev.stacy.gs@gmail.com or 608-509-1600.