Upcoming Events

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Stewardship Kaleidoscope Gathering
Sep
21
to Sep 23

Stewardship Kaleidoscope Gathering

Stewardship Kaleidoscope is an annual ecumenical conference that equips church leaders with practical tools, inspiring worship, and networking opportunities to cultivate generosity and fund Christ's mission in their congregations.

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Stewardship Fall Cohort: Cultivating Generous Congregations
Oct
13

Stewardship Fall Cohort: Cultivating Generous Congregations

How do we, as communities of faith, change our thinking on stewardship and generosity to meet the challenges of the moment? In partnership with the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, the ELCA is offering congregations the opportunity to reexamine their stewardship thinking and imagine ways to act on their findings in their communities.

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Stewardship Fall Cohort: Cultivating Generous Congregations
Oct
20

Stewardship Fall Cohort: Cultivating Generous Congregations

How do we, as communities of faith, change our thinking on stewardship and generosity to meet the challenges of the moment? In partnership with the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, the ELCA is offering congregations the opportunity to reexamine their stewardship thinking and imagine ways to act on their findings in their communities.

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Stewardship Fall Cohort: Cultivating Generous Congregations
Oct
27

Stewardship Fall Cohort: Cultivating Generous Congregations

How do we, as communities of faith, change our thinking on stewardship and generosity to meet the challenges of the moment? In partnership with the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, the ELCA is offering congregations the opportunity to reexamine their stewardship thinking and imagine ways to act on their findings in their communities.

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Stewardship Fall Cohort: Cultivating Generous Congregations
Nov
3

Stewardship Fall Cohort: Cultivating Generous Congregations

How do we, as communities of faith, change our thinking on stewardship and generosity to meet the challenges of the moment? In partnership with the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, the ELCA is offering congregations the opportunity to reexamine their stewardship thinking and imagine ways to act on their findings in their communities.

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Stewardship Fall Cohort: Cultivating Generous Congregations
Nov
10

Stewardship Fall Cohort: Cultivating Generous Congregations

How do we, as communities of faith, change our thinking on stewardship and generosity to meet the challenges of the moment? In partnership with the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, the ELCA is offering congregations the opportunity to reexamine their stewardship thinking and imagine ways to act on their findings in their communities.

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Stewardship Fall Cohort: Cultivating Generous Congregations
Nov
17

Stewardship Fall Cohort: Cultivating Generous Congregations

How do we, as communities of faith, change our thinking on stewardship and generosity to meet the challenges of the moment? In partnership with the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, the ELCA is offering congregations the opportunity to reexamine their stewardship thinking and imagine ways to act on their findings in their communities.

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Stewardship Fall Cohort: Cultivating Generous Congregations
Nov
24

Stewardship Fall Cohort: Cultivating Generous Congregations

How do we, as communities of faith, change our thinking on stewardship and generosity to meet the challenges of the moment? In partnership with the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, the ELCA is offering congregations the opportunity to reexamine their stewardship thinking and imagine ways to act on their findings in their communities.

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Church Property Resource Hub Webinar: “Mission Anchors and Outposts — Rural and Small-Town Property” 
Aug
27

Church Property Resource Hub Webinar: “Mission Anchors and Outposts — Rural and Small-Town Property” 

Just as ministry looks different in rural and small-town churches than in other settings, so does property stewardship. Join Partners for Sacred Places for a conversation that highlights successful strategies for rural and small-town congregations looking to use and manage their property in new and sustainable ways.

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EcoFaith Summit of the Upper Midwest
Apr
18

EcoFaith Summit of the Upper Midwest

The goal of the 2026 EcoFaith Summit is to ignite courageous community across the Upper Midwest to spark:

  • An unquenchable fire of love for Creator and Creation.

  • A controlled burn of holy fear, wonder, and joy - across generations and divides.

  • A germinating fire seed of collaborating and creative networks.

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Consider Your Calling Weekend March 2026
Mar
20
to Mar 22

Consider Your Calling Weekend March 2026

Offers You The Opportunity To: Explore vocation and discernment with others Learn about Wartburg’s degree programs and the various pathways to earn your degree Worship with the Wartburg Seminary community Meet current faculty, staff, and students, hearing their stories and experiences Share in meals and fellowship, including social events with the community Experience Wartburg Seminary…

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Congregation Council Development Retreat
Mar
14

Congregation Council Development Retreat

Join others serving on congregation councils for a morning of learning and networking together. Discuss council what it means to lead in the current moment and how our own personal experiences and perspective impact decision making, both positively and negatively. You will have time to do a mini decision making process exercise with your fellow council members and look ahead at how you will lead togeher. Network with other council presidents, VPs, treasurers, secretaries, and at-large members.

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Sugar Creek Bible Camp Annual Meeting
Feb
22

Sugar Creek Bible Camp Annual Meeting

Celebrate & Connect: Sugar Creek Annual Meeting 2026

Join us for a spirit-filled afternoon of celebration, stewardship, and vision!

We are thrilled to invite delegates and friends back to the beauty of the valley for our 2026 Annual Meeting. This is a special time to gather in person—sharing space and fellowship—as we reflect on the incredible ways God has moved through the ministry of Sugar Creek Bible Camp over the past year.

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Church Treasurers and Administrators Benefits Training
Feb
19

Church Treasurers and Administrators Benefits Training

As the benefits administrator for your organization, your pastors, deacons, and lay employees rely on you to help them navigate their ELCA benefits. In this session, discover the resources available to help you effectively sponsor and understand the fullness of the benefits and retirement through Portico Benefit Services. Join Regional Representative, Jennifer Prinz, as she leads this interactive session.

Who would benefit from this Webinar?

If you’re the EmployerLink user, Pastor, Deacon and/or Council member who has an interest in knowing more about Portico, please plan on attending.

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Expanding Our Hospitality: Good Conversations
Dec
2

Expanding Our Hospitality: Good Conversations

Good Conversations (with time for 1:1 practice)

Learn how to have meaningful and productive conversations in which you practice intentional invitation, hospitable curiosity, listening more than speaking, finding shared values and experiences, and building ongoing relationships. 

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Webinar: What is Vocation
Nov
17

Webinar: What is Vocation

What does it really mean to have a vocation?

Hint: It’s not just about your job — it’s about how you live your faith everywhere God calls you.

Join us November 17 for “What is Vocation?” — part of our Equipping for Baptismal Vocation in Daily Life series.

7 PM Central on Zoom

Free & open to all.

Register today at www.thecastleproject.org

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Want to have your event added?

Contact Brianna Iverson at the synod office.