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. Lunch will be catered by Edley’s BBQ.
Register by August 2nd to reserve a place at lunch. If looking to register after August 2, please call the District Office at 618-234-4767.
Schedule
8:30 a.m. – Registration
9:00–10:15 a.m. – Divine Worship Service (Holy Communion)
10:15 a.m. – Welcome and Announcements – Mr. Fick
10:30 a.m. – Keynote Presentation – Rev. Gregory Truwe
“What is Catechesis? – A Framework for the Home, Congregation, and School”
11:15 a.m. – Break
11:30 a.m. – Session Two – Rev. Gregory Truwe
“How the Plan Works”
12:30 p.m. – Itinerarium/Closing Announcements
12:45 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 President 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 in Preaching & Teaching from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW). The devotional materials he has developed to serve parents, pastors and teachers in teaching the faith to children – Speaking with One Voice: Catechesis for the Home, the Congregation, and the School – was recently identified as a “powerful practice” during accreditation by the NLSA, and has been purchased by the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod to be published (hopefully by the spring of 2027).
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