Thursday, June 5, 2025, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, at Daycholah Center
So, We Did This Thing…”, an interactive intensive workshop for lay leaders and clergy focused on exploring innovative ministry approaches. The intensive workshop will take place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Daycholah Center (Ley Chapel).
This gathering will be a space to share real-world experiences—what has worked, what hasn’t, and what we’re learning together. Each speaker will present on their topic for 20 minutes in the morning session, followed by an afternoon of interactive resource sharing and discussion..
Morning Session (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Workshop Facilitator: Rev. Laura Wright
Discussion Topics:
- STAR (Small Town and Rural Churches)- Rev. Beth Voigt, Rev. Moira Finley
- Community Outreach & Digital Ministry- Rev. Bryan Sirchio
- Church Transformation & Revitalization- Rev. Susan Stull Carr
- Church Vitality & Invitational Models- Rev. Zayna Thomley
- Creative Ministry Models- Rev. Nathan Holst
Lunch (12:00 PM-1:00 PM) included in registration price.
Afternoon Session (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
Hands-on resource exchange, breakout discussions, and a digital repository for sharing tools and best practices.
We would love for you to be part of this meaningful gathering and join us for a day of lively discussion and valuable takeaways to kick off the 2025 annual meeting.
Cost: $75- Lunch Included
Daycholah Center is located at W1010 Spring Grove Road, Ripon, WI 54971. The Ley Chapel is along the lakeshore on the west side of the property.

