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🌿 The Hidden Cups: A Story of Life-Giving Relationship and Creation Care
Discover how two congregations cultivated a life-giving relationship, turning a forgotten supply of vintage communion cups into a powerful act of creation care and collaboration across the Synod.
Synod Spotlight: Clergy Appreciation Month
This October we celebrate our Pastors, Deacons, and SAMs who share God’s love in so many ways. Thank you for helping us live out our mission of “Cultivating Life-Giving Relationships Rooted in God’s Love.”
A Letter from Bishops of the ELCA to the Church
In this time of division and fear, we, as people grounded in our faith, insist on love. This commitment flows from our faith in Christ crucified and risen—the One whose love breaks down barriers, confronts hatred, and transforms hearts.
Synod Spotlight: The Little Church with the Big Heart
Generations have celebrated life’s sacred moments here—baptisms, confirmations, marriages, and farewells—within the walls of the "Little Church with the Big Heart."
Synod Spotlight: Community Vacation Bible School
The beauty of this ministry lies in how each hosting congregation contributes its unique gifts, skills, and resources each year. When combined, these offerings create a life-giving outreach ministry that benefits the children, the community, and the involved volunteers.
Meeting with the Sheriff
How do we ensure that everyone in our county - including immigrants- can seek help without fear of detention or deportation?
August is Healthy Wellness Month
This special month is a reminder that true wellness encompasses not just physical health, but also the mind, relationships, and connection with our environment.
No Plastics for Lent: Other Options for Use Instead of Plastic
Gifting or donating baked goods – another instance in which plastic zip-top bags are all too convenient. Instead, try some of these other options. Learn more…
No Plastics for Lent: Compostable Plastic Benefits & Limitations
In some cases, compostable plastics may be a preferred environmental alternative but the case is complex. Learn more…
No Plastics for Lent: Plastic Wraps & Bags
You can recycle clean and dry plastic wrap and bags at many grocery stores and other retailers. Learn more…
La Crosse Area Synod receives Nurturing Children Initiative Grant
The La Crosse Area Synod (ELCA) has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the Engaging Children Initiative.
When It Comes to Your Health, Every Step Counts
Walking may be the most natural and accessible activity to improve and maintain health and well-being. You can’t beat walking for convenience, and you don’t have to be an athlete to enjoy its benefits.
ELCA Conference of Bishops Analyzes Churchgoing Trends in Planning for Future
ELCA Conference of Bishops Analyzes Churchgoing Trends in Planning for Future
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.
ELCA & Synod Partnership News
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Advocacy- ELCA
Sharing stories and your voices about public policies and relevant advocacy issues.
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Churches for Middle East Peace
(CMEP)
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ELCA
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
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Faith Lens- ELCA
Weekly Bible studies that connect world events with the Bible, faith, and everyday life.
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Living Lutheran
ELCA Publication of inspirational stories, blogs and photos.
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LuMin
Lutheran Campus Ministry
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Luther Park Bible Camp
Nurturing Faith through Holy Play
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Lutheran Men in Mission
LMM Foundations is a quarterly newsletter.
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Lutheran World Federation
A global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition working together for a just, peaceful, and reconciled world.
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Lutheran World Relief
(LWR)
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Sugar Creek Bible Camp
(SCBC)
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Sumud- ELCA
Sign up to receive action alerts about the Middle East
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WELCA Synod News
The Crosswinds is published in Spring & Fall
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Wisconsin Council of Churches
(WCC)