On behalf of the SWD Conference Planning Committee, we would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the 2026 Spring Pastors' Conference scheduled for May 18-20 at the Hyatt Place in Downtown Milwaukee under the theme: Praedicamus Christum Crucifixum / We Preach Christ Crucified: Using Evangelical Lutheran Homiletics to Tell People What to Think.

The venue for this event will be the Hyatt Place Milwaukee Downtown (800 W Juneau Avenue in Milwaukee). Individuals will be making their own lodging reservations and providing their own tax-exempt certificates. Please make reservations through this online booking link or call 888-591-1234 and mention you are with the South Wisconsin District Pastors Conference group or use the group code “SWDP" to get the reduced rate of $159 per night. Rooms must be reserved by April 30, 2026..

You may choose to use valet parking at the hotel or park at the Brewery Garage (1213 N 9th St) at a discounted rate. The discounted parking pass information will be shared with all registrants.

The conference registration fee is $135 and includes Tuesday's lunch. Only guests of the hotel will have access to their continental breakfast. All other meals are on your own. A bags tournament (with refreshments) will be held Tuesday evening at Trinity. Conference Registration Deadline is April 30, 2026.