Day of Spiritual Renewal
August 6, 2026
Metro East Lutheran High School
Join fellow church workers from across the Southern Illinois District for a Day of Spiritual Renewal as we begin a new school year together in faith and fellowship. This year’s theme, “Speaking with One Voice,” will be presented by Rev. Gregory Truwe and will focus on strengthening discipleship within the home, congregation, and school. Participants will be encouraged and equipped through God’s Word, meaningful discussion, and shared worship as we unite in our mission of proclaiming Christ. All school and church workers should come and be renewed, inspired, and connected with others who serve faithfully in Christ’s Church.
Registration Information
All teachers (rostered and unrostered), administrators, DCEs, DCOs, DMM, deaconesses, and pastors are welcome to join us for this Day of Spiritual Renewal! Registration fees includes refreshments and materials. There are two options when registering
$25 per registrant (which includes lunch)
$10 per registrant (no lunch, the program only)
Click the button above to register today!
Schedule
8:30 a.m. – Registration
9:00–9:45 a.m. – Worship Service
9:50a.m. – Welcome and Announcements
10:00 a.m. – Keynote Presentation – Rev. Gregory Truwe
“What is Catechesis? – A Framework for the Home, Congregation, and School”
11:00 a.m. – Break
11:15 a.m. – Session Two – Rev. Gregory Truwe
“How the Plan Works”
12:15 p.m. – Itinerarium
12:30 p.m. – Lunch
Speaker Information
Rev. Dr. Gregory R. Truwe is husband to Jamie and father to Naomi, Micah, Hannah, Abi, Josiah, & Eden, Pastor Truwe serves as Senior Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Cole Camp, MO. In addition to his pastoral duties, he is a member of the Board of Directors for David’s Harp: A Center for Musical Development.
He is a 2007 graduate of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (CSL) and in 2022 earned a Doctor of Ministry from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), writing a dissertation entitled: Speaking with One Voice: Catechesis for the Home, the Congregation, and the School.
Location
This year, the conference will be held at Metro East Lutheran High School in Edwardsville.
Metro East LHS
6305 Center Grove Rd.
Edwardsville, IL 62025