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 Welcome to the South Wisconsin District website! Our mission in South Wisconsin is to "connect, resource, and equip God’s people for bold witness to the Gospel of our Lord Jesus."
Whether you are looking for specific information or merely surfing the web, we pray that you are blessed by your time with us on this site.
There are a couple of Scripture passages that I encourage you to think about as you read through the information on this website. They are passages that define who we are as Missouri Synod Lutherans:
- 1 Peter 2:9, "You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light."
- Philippians 1:4-6, "In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."
- Jude 1:22-23, "Be merciful to those who doubt; snatch others from the fire and save them."
May our Lord bless you with his forgiveness and with opportunities for "bold witness to the Gospel!"
Rev. John C. Wille, President
South Wisconsin District—LCMS
 August e-news. The monthly "President's e-Newsletter" includes timely news about SWD missions and other ministries, financial information, pastors calls and vacancies and more.
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| First ever ethnic folk fair coming to Wauwatosa Sept. 27 |  On Saturday, Sept. 27 (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) the first ever Lutheran folk fair highlighting ethnic ministries in the South Wisconsin District will be held in the gym of Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 6717 W. Center St., Wauwatosa. Everyone is invited to visit display tables of the various ethnic ministries, enjoy the music, taste unique ethnic foods (Hmong egg rolls, Mexican tacos, African meat pies, etc.) and gain a greater appreciation of our "oneness in Christ." Flyer  |
| "A lofty Christian work: Luther on stewardship" Sept. 30, Mequon |
The SWD stewardship task force announces "A lofty Christian work: Luther on stewardship," presented by Rev. Dr. Timothy M. Maschke (Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon). The program begins at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity-Freistadt, Mequon, followed by lunch and fellowship at noon. There is no cost to attend. Please RSVP to Barb Slak by Sept. 23, (800) 793-3678 or (414) 464-8100. Flyer
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| President's partnership breakfast Sept. 12 |
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Rev. Robert Newton
Calif./Nev./Hawaii District
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Pastors are invited to join us Friday, Sept. 12 at the South Wisconsin District office for the third quarter President's Partnership breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Bob Newton from the California-Nevada-Hawaii District will present, "Engaging the Post-Church Culture." Please RSVP by Sept. 5 to Barb Slak, (800) 793-3678 or (414) 464-8100. Invitation
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| Lay leadership training seminar at Elm Grove Sept. 19-20 |
Church elders and other congregation leaders seeking to increase their skills for effective service in Christ’s mission will want to mark their calendars for the lay leadership training seminar in September. The seminar hosted by Elm Grove, Elm Grove, begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, and ends at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20.
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| Mt. Calvary, Milwaukee, dedicates school addition Sept. 14 |
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Mt. Calvary students help move desks and other items from the old classrooms into the new addition in July. More than 40 volunteers from the church and school helped in the effort.
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Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Milwaukee will dedicate the new addition to its school Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. Adopting the theme "Giving Thanks to Christ, our Head and Cornerstone," Mt. Calvary (2862 N. 53rd St.) will dedicate the new $2.5 million addition to its school Sunday, Sept. 14. Rev. Thomas Eggebrecht will lead the festival worship service at 9 a.m., followed by the dedication at 10:15 a.m. Tours of the addition and light refreshments will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please join us as we celebrate God's provision and blessing on Mt. Calvary as together we continue to reach out "Bringing Hope to the Heart of the City." |
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8100 W. Capitol Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53222
E-mail:
(414) 464-8100 
In Wisconsin,
(800) 793-3678
Fax: (414) 464-0602
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