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Installation of Western Wisconsin District officers

Sneak-peek from the August issue:

District convention news

Each of WELS' 12 districts met in convention this June, discussing local ministry topics and weighing in on synodical matters as well.

"District conventions are a good opportunity for grassroots review of what the various entities of the synod have done, are doing, and are planning to do," says WELS President Mark Schroeder. "Since every pastor, male called worker, and congregation is represented, it is a way for called workers and congregations to provide guidance and reaction to the synod’s work."

Photos from district conventions

Groundbreaking at Great Plains Lutheran High School
Pastors Dan Lange, John Steinbrenner, and Ted Lambert
Attendees eating at the Northern Wisconsin District Convention at Fox Valley Lutheran High School, Appleton, Wis.
Minnesota District Convention installation of officers
Check out the full article to learn more about these photos and what took place at this year's district conventions.

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