Cultivating Life-Giving Relationships
Rooted in God’s Love

Quilts and Kits can be dropped off at the “In-Gathering” site on

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Thank you for your part in this vital ministry to care for all.

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Prayers for the Week
Prayers for the Week

Let us join together as a community in prayer for ministry sites, emerging leaders, pastors, partners in ministry and special requests.

Civic Engagement and Loving-Kindness
Civic Engagement and Loving-Kindness

In anticipation of Election Day in the United States, Bishop Eaton reminds us that “civic engagement through political and nonpolitical processes is how we live into our baptism and share Christ’s love as we work to make a difference in our communities and strive for justice and peace across the globe.”

Reflections from a newbie at the ELCA National Youth Gathering
Reflections from a newbie at the ELCA National Youth Gathering

Reflections from a newbie at the ELCA National Youth Gathering Whew!  What a whirlwind!  I had the pleasure of attending the tAble, MYLE, and the National Youth Gathering this past July in New Orleans.  Honestly I am still processing all of it a month later because there was so much to take in. 

Synod Spotlight: Come for Supper
Synod Spotlight: Come for Supper

The Our Savior's Social Ministry Team started serving a weekly meal in response to Jesus' call to love our neighbors. The first meal was on December 3, 1996, with 35 guests; now over 200 meals are served each week. "Come for Supper" is an outreach of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (La Crosse), held on Tuesdays from 4:00 to 5:30 PM, offering free meals for dine-in or carry-out.

ConFest: Synod Confirmation Night
ConFest: Synod Confirmation Night

Confirmation Event for Youth & Leaders across the Synod.

Civic Life & Faith Social Statement Draft
Civic Life & Faith Social Statement Draft

Contribute to the ELCA's developing a social statement on civic life and faith, the relationship of church and state, and related matters.

Let's Talk Faith and Politics
Let's Talk Faith and Politics

How are you holding up given the torrent of news we’ve experienced over the past several weeks? If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed, Faith+Lead’s podcast might help got something that might help.

LuMin Welcomes New Campus Minister
LuMin Welcomes New Campus Minister

Welcome Kathryn Thompson to LuMin

Ministry Updates

Synod Care Companion Network

A Synod-wide Network of Lay Pastoral Care Providers

The Vision

  • Trained lay pastoral care providers in every area of the synod, especially in those without called pastors

  • Increased connection within and between congregations

  • Ongoing support, encouragement, and continuing education for care providers

  • Congregations equipped for ministry in a changing world

Synod World Hunger Focus

As we become more aware of the precious resource of water,

we invite you into this focus until Advent 2024 in our synod. 

Resource library

Find resources for your congregation in our new quick find resource library.

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