July 17-20, 2008
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Registration Opens February, 2008 

About the Global Mission Event

Global events like the Global Mission Event help ELCA members receive the gifts of Christians and churches around the world.

The goal of global events is to equip participants to deepen their understanding of the accompaniment model for mission, which stresses mutuality and acknowledges that all members of the body of Christ are gifted.

At GMEs, ELCA members receive the gifts of a variety of people who help us sing, dance, pray and articulate the accompaniment model for mission.

GMEs begin on Thursday evening with an Opening celebration and conclude on Sunday morning with global worship. In between, participants choose a variety of Global University Sessions that interest them, and gather twice a day for global music and a thought-provoking plenary session. Through special programming for children, junior high school students, and senior high school students, young participants learn how they can live as faithful Christians in a global culture.