Co-sponsored by
Lutherans Concerned / North America – Reconciling in Christ Program and the Reconciling in Christ Committee of the Greater Milwaukee Synod, ELCA

August 21–24, 2008
Martin Luther Lutheran Church
9235 W Bluemound Rd
Milwaukee, WI
53226

We begin gathering at Martin Luther at 4:00 pm on Thursday, August 21st. The training begins with an evening meal together at 5:00 pm and ends at 3:00 pm on Sunday, August 24th.

Registration deadline
August 4, 2008

Training
Martin Luther Lutheran Church

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Lodging
Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Wauwatosa
10499 Innovation Dr
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
414-475-9500

• BRAND NEW hotel
• Single or double (two beds) occupancy rooms available
• Free parking
• Free high-speed Wi-Fi internet access throughout entire hotel
• State-of-the-art fitness center
• 24-hour indoor whirlpool and swimming pool
• Fine dining restaurant and lounge
• On-site convenience and gift shop
• Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage program in all rooms — includes lavender aromatherapy spray, eye mask, noise-reducing ear plugs, and a Sleep Soundly CD
• Coffee-maker with coffee and tea provided in all rooms
• Complimentary shuttle service from airport
• Complimentary shuttle service between hotel and church training site
• 32" flat screen interactive TV with gaming and computer docking ports in all rooms
• Hotel is 100% non-smoking
• Please note roommate preference if any, when registering
• Transportation will be provided as needed

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Other Housing Options
Hosted housing is also available. Ground transportation to and from host family homes will be provided if needed.

Airport
General Mitchell International (MKE)

Fees
Registration including housing, meals and materials:

• Single occupancy: $445.00 registration includes cost of single room.
• Double occupancy: $265.00 registration includes cost of shared room.
• Commuter housing: $85.00 (meals / materials, no housing costs)
• Scholarship ($85.00) available upon request to cover registration with hosted housing if necessary. Travel is on your own or up to local hosts. Written information of need should accompany registration via email to grassroots@lcna.org or postal mail to LC/NA, PO Box 4707, Saint Paul, MN 55104.

Donations for sponsorship of a scholarship ($85.00) or portion thereof ($10.00–$75.00) for this or another Welcoming Church Program Training will be gladly accepted. Please mark on registration form.

Recommended Reading
Each participant is requested to obtain and read a copy of Doing Justice: Congregations and Community Organizing by Dennis A Jacobsen. This book, available on line for about $14 from Amazon, will enable you to understand more quickly the organizing concepts used in the training.

Registration deadline: August 4, 2008.

Cancellation fee: $25. No refunds after August 4, 2008.

Register online (Visa or MasterCard required)
Download the PDF event information and registration form (for check or money order payments)
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