Our day-to-day language has many references to fabric such as “the fabric of life,” or “our social fabric,” or “being woven together.” Bishop Constanze would like you to explore firsthand what that feels like by weaving God’s Word, our life experiences, and a hands-on project together to get a better understanding of God, ourselves, and the world around us. This retreat is led by Bishop Constanze Hagmaier and Deb Holz, weaving artist.

Select Learning has two course offerings starting this Fall. These courses are excellent opportunities for lay leaders, lay preachers, and Synod Authorized Ministers (SAMs) to deepen their Biblical interpretation and understandings of Lutheran theology. Click the links below to learn more about each course. Introduction to the New Testament Getting Down to Basics: The Augsburg [...]

Gathering hosts, Matthew and Claire, have some exciting announcements about what’s new for this cycle, what our in-kind offering will be and much more. For more information on the 2022 Gathering, MYLE or the tAble, visit: elca.org/Gathering.

These informative workshops will provide an overview of misconduct prevention, addresses particular concerns regarding social networking, and helps us talk through ministry with sex offenders. The Boundaries Workshop encourages leaders to be healthy and to lead others by modeling healthy relationships and work habits.

This retreat is for first call rostered ministers, who are expected to attend three First Call Theological Education events, even if you past your first three years of your call.

Our day-to-day language has many references to fabric such as “the fabric of life,” or “our social fabric,” or “being woven together.” Bishop Constanze would like you to explore firsthand what that feels like by weaving God’s Word, our life experiences, and a hands-on project together to get a better understanding of God, ourselves, and the world around us.