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📢 2027 Lay Member Allocation Released
The 2027 Lay Member Allocation is now available on the Wisconsin Conference website.
Churches and charge conferences can use the allocation as they prepare to elect their 2027 Lay Members.
👉 View the allocation: ow.ly/cPbX50ZRr65
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🌲 Camp Lucerne Workday
Join Lake Lucerne Camp & Retreat Center for a volunteer workday!
📅 Oct. 17 at 8:30 a.m.
📍 Neshkoro, Wis.
Help refresh the grounds with mowing, weed cutting, branch clearing and more. Everyone is welcome!
Questions? 📧 eswanson@wisconsinumc.org
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🙏 Could God Be Calling You?
Explore a possible call to licensed or ordained ministry at the Inquiring Candidates Retreat, Oct. 23–25 at Pine Lake Camp.
Prayer, conversation and discernment—no commitment required.
👉 Learn more: ow.ly/5RnF50ZRpCG
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🗳️ Poll Chaplains Training
The WI Council of Churches will offer online training for those interested in serving as poll chaplains. Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. OR Oct. 8 at 6 p.m.
Register here 👉 ow.ly/egiB50ZRpup
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Pastor Anita Lang traveled to San Salvador as a WI Conference delegate to the World Methodist Council, joining ~200 Methodist and Wesleyan leaders from around the world for worship, business, fellowship and reflection.
Read her reflection: ow.ly/12Oa50ZRoU8
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📰 Today’s eNews is here!
Catch up on the latest Wisconsin Conference news, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, ministry resources, local church stories and more—including the newly released 2027 Lay Member Allocation.
👉 Read today’s eNews! ow.ly/VcJY50ZR1kt
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💰 Fall Grant Cycle Applications Are Open!
The Wisconsin United Methodist Foundation’s 2026 Fall Grant Cycle is accepting applications for new ministry projects.
📅 Applications due Nov. 1
💡 Awarded funds can be used in 2027.
👉 Learn more & apply! ow.ly/9eK550ZOOoy
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🍦🍂 “Float Into Fall”
The ALL Together Story Path in New Berlin welcomed 42 families & friends for ice cream floats, a book signing, coloring & plenty of Story Path fun!
📚 A beautiful community ministry focused on peace, kindness & connection.
#WisconsinUMC #BeUMC
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💚 A Few Words of Encouragement from Bishop Schwerin
In a time of division and uncertainty, Bishop Schwerin reminds us: “God is with us for good.”
Tune your eyes to awe. Share your wonders. Together, we are practicing hope.
🔗ow.ly/H8Sy50ZOOe1
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🍽️ Good food. Warm fellowship. Faith in action.
Ono UMC recently held its final Noon Meal of the year, welcoming friends and neighbors from the community.
The ministry supports overseas missions, the food pantry, local events, educational needs & more. ❤️
#WisconsinUMC #BeUMC
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🌍 A Pilgrimage to Egypt & Jordan
Join Rev. Scott Carlson for “The Exodus Experience,” Feb. 16–25, 2027.
Journey along the Nile, visit the Pyramids, Mt. Sinai & St. Katherine’s Monastery, and continue to Jordan.
👉 View the brochure for details! ow.ly/y0gE50ZONZt
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🏠 Roofing Risks & Realities for Churches
Join roofing & insurance expert Mitch Sacks on Sept. 23 at 1 p.m. CT for tips on controlling costs, maintaining roofs & dealing with property claims.
👉 Register today! ow.ly/1ZiY50ZOOt9
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🚗 A reminder to all clergy in the Wisconsin Conference: the mileage reimbursement rate is now 76¢ per mile.
📅 The new rate became effective July 1, 2026.
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After 18 months of preparation, fundraising & prayer, 18 youth and adult leaders from Christ UMC in Watertown traveled to Knoxville for a mission trip that changed more than their summer plans—it changed their hearts.
👉 Read the story & see photos! ow.ly/EpeS50ZONRt
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🤝 UMC Resource: Partnerships Grow One Person’s Passion into a Multifaceted Ministry
Learn how connecting with community partners can help expand your ministry and turn one person’s passion into a broader community impact.
👉ow.ly/ZYwz50ZMEg9
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❤️ Faith in action!
Durand UMC recently hosted an American Red Cross Blood Drive, continuing its partnership with the Red Cross to serve the community.
Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered & helped make the event possible!
#WisconsinUMC #BeUMC
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🎶 Harmony Choir is joining Sparta UMC’s 175th Anniversary Celebration on Oct. 21!
Current members & anyone interested in joining are invited to sing for this special service, 6–7 p.m. Rehearsals are available at Northside & Southside.
👉 Rehearsal info!
ow.ly/p9nM50ZONLl
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Join the Northern Illinois–Wisconsin Episcopal Area via Zoom on Sept. 26, 9 a.m.–Noon to learn how we can create safer spaces for children, youth & elders.
👉 Register: ow.ly/qJog50ZOKSz
Questions? Contact Rev. Eric Swanson at eswanson@wisconsinumc.org.
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📰 This week’s WI Conference ENews is here!
Read the latest on Safe Sanctuaries training, Foundation grants, the new mileage rate, an Egypt & Jordan pilgrimage, church stories, upcoming events and more.
👉 Catch up here! ow.ly/mhW850ZOK30
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💙 UMC Resource: What United Methodists Can Do About Suicide
For Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, UMC has updated this resource with new information, resources & training materials.
Learn more👉 ow.ly/WOry50ZME8O
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