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Read more about the article God’s desire for a multiethnic church

God’s desire for a multiethnic church

  • Post author:James Hein
  • Post published:2022/05/25
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

My congregation sits in the center of Milwaukee, a city frequently residing atop lists of “most segregated cities” in America. Our congregation always observes the celebration of Juneteenth, a landmark…

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150 years of fellowship

  • Post author:Mark Schroeder
  • Post published:2022/05/25
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

The year was 1872. Lutherans had been in America since before the revolution. At that time, Lutheranism in America could be described as a confusing and jumbled array of dozens…

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Read more about the article Joy beneath the sadness

Joy beneath the sadness

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/12/23
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

On Nov. 7, 2021, Divine Peace, Milwaukee, Wis., held its final worship service after sharing the gospel with its neighborhood for almost 65 years. It was an emotional day filled…

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Read more about the article Purposeful discussions

Purposeful discussions

  • Post author:Mark Schroeder
  • Post published:2021/11/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Sixty years ago, our synod was faced with the most difficult decision in its history. For more than 20 years, WELS and the Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS) had been working…

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Read more about the article Mission trips provide new perspectives and opportunities

Mission trips provide new perspectives and opportunities

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2020/02/25
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

For the past five years, teens from St. John, Wauwatosa, Wis., have hit the road each summer to drive across the country. What were they doing? Helping mission churches reach…

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Read more about the article Lutheran leadership conference a success

Lutheran leadership conference a success

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2020/02/25
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

WELS Congregational Services hosted the first ever WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership in Chicago, Jan. 21–23. Approximately 800 people, representing about 350 WELS congregations, met to hear five plenary…

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