Synod News
Stay connected with updates from the La Crosse Area Synod. From church leaders to congregational members, everyone is encouraged to sign-up.
Newsletter Archive - find previous Synod Updates & Synod Spotlights here
Candidacy Spotlight
What to Do If You Feel Led to Be a Leader in Ministry?
Connecting with the La Crosse Area Synod Candidacy Committee is a great next step. This is a team of appointed people throughout the synod to accompany people exploring their calling to further education and leaders in the church.
National Radon Action Month
January is a great time to check for Radon air levels in your church building and at home. This article holds tips for dealing with this colorless, tasteless gas that causes lung cancer.
Caring for God’s Creation in Peru
This trip was in part, a celebration of our 20 years of companionship with the IL-P. To say that this trip was incredible is an understatement.
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.
Homeless for the Holidays
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s...for many of us these are joyous times spent with family and friends. But for some in our community, the holidays bring uncertainty.
Song Writers Gather to Create Originals for Bible Camps 2025
The process of the group collaborating with each other to put the finishing touches on the songs they wrote was nothing short of impressive.
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
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)