2024 Fall Theological Conference

2024-25

October 9-11, 2024
Peace Lutheran Church (Waunakee) & Holy Wisdom Monastery (Madison)

All Rostered Ministers, interns, and collaborative learning students currently serving in a ministry setting, and retired Rostered Ministers of the South-Central Synod of Wisconsin are invited to attend the Fall Theological Conference at Peace Lutheran Church in Waunakee and Holy Wisdom Monastery in Madison.

We gather under the theme of “Partner in Theology” as part of this year’s emphasis on the partnership we share with God, one another, and the greater church. Our presenter, the Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis, will invite us to consider how we partner with scripture in preaching and in pastoral leadership. We will also have opportunities for fellowship, rest, renewal, and worship. Please click on the menu options below to learn more and to register.

All Rostered Ministers, interns, and collaborative learning students currently serving in a ministry setting, and retired Rostered Ministers of the South-Central Synod of Wisconsin are invited to attend the Fall Theological Conference.

To register, complete the registration form below. The cost is $150.00 per person and includes all programming along with dinner on Wednesday, lunch & dinner on Thursday, and lunch on Friday. Registrations may be paid either by credit card (fee) or e-check (fee) HERE or by mailing a check to the synod office P.O. Box. Registration deadline is September 23, 2024 and NO late registrations will be accepted. The payment deadline is October 1, 2024.  If you pay by check, please note “Fall Theological Conference” with your remittance so that we apply payments appropriately. Please do not mix your payment in with your mission support. Those paying online please indicate the name of your congregation in the appropriate field on the payment screen.

Email Confirmation/Invoice

After registering an email confirmation will be sent to the email address provided. This email lists your registration including the cost and can be used as your receipt/invoice for payment. If you do not receive this email please check your junk/spam folder, the email will come from scswoffice@scsw-elca.org. Please do not register again, this creates a duplicate registration. Please contact us and we will send you a copy of your confirmation. Again, if you do not receive the confirmation email DO NOT register again. Thank you for your adherence to this.

Please reach out to Rev. Jason Poole-Xiong, Web Manager at jasonx@scsw-elca.org or by calling (608) 270-0201 should you have any questions about registration or making payments for the event.


After registering an email confirmation is sent to the email address provided. This email lists your registration including the cost and can be used as your receipt/invoice for payment. If you do not receive this email please check your junk/spam folder. Please do not register again, this creates a duplicate registration; contact us and we will send you a copy of your confirmation.

The agenda for our time together is a work in progress as we finalize programming details but here is an outline for your planning purposes:

  • Thursday, October 10th @ Holy Wisdom Monastery - Madison, WI
    • Early AM – Breakfast on your own
    • 9:30 AM – Morning Prayer & Welcome
    • 9:40 AM – Bishop Joy & Staff Share
    • 10:00 AM – Coffee Break
    • 10:30 AM – Keynote #1 with Karoline Lewis
    • 12:00 PM – Lunch
    • 1:00 PM – Choose Your Own Adventure (Text Study with Dr. Lewis, Holy Wisdom Tour, Self-care)
    • 4:30 PM – Fellowship
    • 5:30 PM – Dinner
    • 7:00 PM – Keynote #2 with Karoline Lewis
    • 8:30 PM – Fellowship Opportunities

 

We are excited to welcome The Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis (she/her/hers) to be with us for our time together. Dr. Lewis is the Marbury E. Anderson Chair in Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN, where she has taught since 2007. She is the Program Director for the Festival of Homiletics, a contributing writer for Working Preacher, and co-host of the site's weekly podcast, Sermon Brainwave. Lewis leads conferences, retreats, and workshops internationally , and has authored a number of books and articles, on the Gospel of John, biblical interpretation, preaching, leadership, and women in ministry. You can connect with Karoline on Facebook, Instagram, and at www.karolinelewis.com.

All those attending the Fall Theological Conference may spend the night in the Middleton/West Madison area. Please note that there are no accommodations available at Holy Wisdom Monastery.

We are providing several hotel ideas to offer accommodations to meet the needs of all of our leaders. Hotel reservations will not be made by the synod nor are there "room blocks" or discount rates negotiated. If you would like to arrange overnight accommodation, please contact one of the hotels listed. You are also welcome to spend the night at another hotel or your home.

*Hotel offers a complimentary breakfast.

Hotels above are listed by distance from Holy Wisdom Monastery. If you find a hotel to be "sold-out" please let the synod office know so we can update this list accordingly.

Both venues (Peace Lutheran - Waunakee & Holy Wisdom Monastery) are fully ADA accessible. For Wednesday evening worship Peace Lutheran is all on one level and we will be utilizing spaces around the church building. Accessible restrooms are available. For Thursday & Friday we will be at Holy Wisdom Monastery. The Monastery Building is wheelchair accessible with designated parking and ramped walkways available. All buildings have elevators. A wheelchair is available for guest use. It is located on the main level near the restrooms of the monastery building.

Any questions?

For questions about registration or payments please contact:

Rev. Jason Poole-Xiong
Web Manager
jasonx@scsw-elca.org

For questions about the conference, logistics, or programming please contact:

Marie Leafblad
Associate to the Bishop for Leadership Support
mariel@scsw-elca.org