Galilee Lutheran Church - ELCA
Galilee’s urban partner, St. Paul’s in Milwaukee, is collecting books “for all ages” to distribute to their neighbors and friends at Kim’s Table in May. Galilee is supporting the ministry by collecting books through the month of April. Some suggestions for books: Easy reading novels, history, mystery or chapter books, children’s books and Picture/Coffee table books. There is a collection spot for your donation of new or gently used books in the Narthex, under the map. Please contact Partnerships & Global Gifting Coordinator Deb Kohler with questions.
Please consider joining us for the SOPHIA Community Breakfast held at La Casa De Esperanza in Waukesha. This year’s keynote speaker is Darryl Morin, president of Forward Latino whose mission is to cultivate, train, and support a diverse national network of Latino community leaders addressing the civic, economic, and political challenges of the 21st century. Tickets are $50. Online Auction info coming soon.
Join us as we welcome Mt. Meru Coffee Project board member Rick Frowein, a coffee expert who will share exciting updates on the project. Mt. Meru Coffee project celebrates 25 years of supporting our brothers and sisters in Tanzania earn fair trade for their crops. As always “Justice never tasted so good!”
Join us for a six-week discussion of “My Grandmother’s Hands” by Resmaa Menakem, facilitated by Rev. Afi Dobbins-Mays, Assistant to the Bishop for Authentic Diversity and Leadership. To order a book contact Norm Bruce at Martha Merrell’s books (262-547-1060) for free delivery to Galilee, paperback cost is $17.95.
Click here to learn more, register and get the Zoom link for book study.
Please contact Partnerships & Global Gifting Coordinator Deb Kohler if you are interested in meeting as a group at Galilee, as a Trivent Action Team Grant can be used to purchase pizza!
All are welcome to Galilee's Go-Getters' worship service on the second Thursday of every month. Following the worship service, a pot-lunch is served. Some folks will gather to play cards and or board games following the lunch. Contact Carole Brinkman for more info (262) 352-7892 or email: carole.brinkman@yahoo.com
All are welcome to the monthly meetings of the Greater Milwaukee Synod’s global partnership committee with the Diocese of Meru. Galilee’s has parish partnership is with the Ndoombo Parish in Meru, Tanzania. Please contact Partnerships & Global Gifting Coordinator Deb Kohler for the Zoom meeting link.
Galilee's Ministry Coordinators meet on a monthly basis with Leadership Board Members to share updates on their ministry areas, highlight upcoming events, and have great conversation with a lot of laughter!
Meet in upper level Gathering Place at 6:15pm.
Please join us for this introductory anti-racism training at Galilee facilitated by Rev. Marilyn Miller and Joyce Caldwell, PhD that is grounded in stories of participants, the Bible, and history. Through reflection on those stories, participants examine the construction and meaning of racism and the part we all play in upholding and maintaining the system. We will begin to identify steps and opportunities to grow in both understanding and action. The training, open to everyone in the Greater Milwaukee Synod will be held in the lower-level fellowship hall from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm. Materials & lunch are included. Please contact Partnerships & Global Gifting Coordinator Deb Kohler for more info and to register.
Join us as we welcome SOPHIA’s Jaclyn Foley who will share an update on the organization’s key issues addressed during the last semi-annual Madison Action Day held in April, along with ways to bring awareness to priorities that affect all Wisconsinites.
Carpool From Galilee @ 4:30pm
Join us in serving a warm mead for guests that include homeless, those living in rooming houses or shelters, families trying to stretch their budget, and elderly persons on a fixed income, many of whom are physically and/or mentally impaired. Sign-up to volunteer on the clipboard in the Narthex or online via SignUpGenius.
For more info contact Deb Kohler at (262) 844-6155 or email: deb.kohler.mke@gmail.com
Please join us as we will welcome Rev. Khader El-Yateem as our keynote dinner speaker. Pr. El-Yateem is the Executive Director of the Service and Justice home area of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Individual dinner tickets are $50, for people that are not registered attendees for the full assembly). Click here to Register for Keynote Dinner Individual Tickets.
After dinner, Tyra Dennis will lead an energetic and contemporary- Youth Gathering style worship at 7:00 pm. Worship is open to all, and it is not necessary to attend keynote dinner or register to attend worship. Tyra has lead the music for many events, including Western States Youth Gathering (WYLE), Theoasis (SYC Synod), Synod Assembly (SWC Synod), ELCA Gathering, Extravaganza and more. She is honored to use her gift in a way that elevates God's kingdom and gives back to the one that has given her everything.
Join us for our 17th Annual Hope Center TEE UP FOR HOPE Golf Outing
Welcoming ministries that welcome people to faith in Jesus Christ: Hospitality & Connecting ministries.
Equipping ministries that provide tools and resources for a faith that works in real life: Worship, Faith Formation, Administration & Stewardship ministries.
Sending ministries that send us into the world to make a difference in Jesus’ name: Compassion Care, Partnerships & Global Gifting ministries.