Upcoming Events
Stewardship Kaleidoscope Gathering
Stewardship Kaleidoscope is an annual ecumenical conference that equips church leaders with practical tools, inspiring worship, and networking opportunities to cultivate generosity and fund Christ's mission in their congregations.
Clergy Appreciation Dinner
Bishop Malpica would like to invite Rostered Leaders to a dinner Sunday, September 27th in their honor to say Thank you for their work in the church living out their call.
National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools
On September 30, the National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools, we invite you to:
Wear orange in solidarity
Learn more through the ELCA’s Truth Seeking and Truth Telling Initiative
Bridge Builder Leadership Training Retreat
We hope you can join us for our annual Bridge Builder Leadership retreat at the beautiful Green Lake Conference Center (Wisconsin) on Saturday, October 3rd from 10am – 4pm to learn how to build bridges for change in your own community, workplace, or congregation. The all-day training, in grateful partnership with the Wisconsin Council of Churches will include engaging content, small group reflections, role-play exercises, and much more.
Fall Theological Conference
The Fall Theological Conference for Pastors and Synod Authorized Ministers will take place October 4-6, 2026 at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, WI.
Our keynote speaker is the Rev. Dr. Laurie A. Jungling, Program Director for Theological Ethics at the ELCA Churchwide Office and former Bishop of the Montana Synod (2019–2025). Bringing a rich background in parish ministry, academic scholarship, and synodical leadership, Dr. Jungling will lead our workshops on Faith and Civic Life.
Lutheran World Relief In-Gathering
Drop off your LWR Quilts and Kits at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in La Crosse on Saturday, Oct. 10th in the morning.
What Is Your Legacy? Planned/Estate Giving with the ELCA Foundation
What Is Your Legacy? Learn about Planned/Estate Giving through the ELCA Foundation
Hosted by the Board of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sparta Mission Endowment Fund
Event Details
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
Time: 10:15 am to 11:15 am
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, Sparta
Featured Speaker: Hannah Wallisch, Regional Gift Planner with the ELCA Foundation
About the Event You are invited to attend an informational session on creating a charitable gift plan to support your congregation and other ELCA ministries.
Hannah Wallisch will provide an overview of how to make informed decisions while considering the current and future needs of you and your loved ones. The ELCA Foundation offers expert guidance and comprehensive services to help you navigate your options, allowing you to align your financial and estate-planning goals with your faith and values.
Legacy gifts provide lasting resources for both Trinity Lutheran Church, Sparta, and Lutheran ministries across the Church—continuing the work of sharing Jesus’ love with a world in desperate need of Christ’s light, mercy, and grace.
Come and learn how thoughtful planning can help you pass on your philanthropic values and make a meaningful impact on the ministries you love.
Stewardship Fall Cohort: Cultivating Generous Congregations
How do we, as communities of faith, change our thinking on stewardship and generosity to meet the challenges of the moment? In partnership with the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, the ELCA is offering congregations the opportunity to reexamine their stewardship thinking and imagine ways to act on their findings in their communities.
ConFest
ConFest (Confirmation Fest) is an evening of fellowship, learning and worship for Confirmation youth to connect and learn. This event is coordinated by the Synod LYLE Team.
Stewardship Fall Cohort: Cultivating Generous Congregations
How do we, as communities of faith, change our thinking on stewardship and generosity to meet the challenges of the moment? In partnership with the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, the ELCA is offering congregations the opportunity to reexamine their stewardship thinking and imagine ways to act on their findings in their communities.
Retired Rostered Leaders Gathering
The La Crosse Area Synod invites all Retired Rostered Leaders in our synod to a Fall Retired Rostered Leaders Gathering
We hope you can join us for fellowship a time of worship and lunch with Bishop Felix Malpica and Reverend Dione Stepanek.
ConFest
ConFest (Confirmation Fest) is an evening of fellowship, learning and worship for Confirmation youth to connect and learn. This event is coordinated by the Synod LYLE Team.
Stewardship Fall Cohort: Cultivating Generous Congregations
How do we, as communities of faith, change our thinking on stewardship and generosity to meet the challenges of the moment? In partnership with the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, the ELCA is offering congregations the opportunity to reexamine their stewardship thinking and imagine ways to act on their findings in their communities.
Stewardship Fall Cohort: Cultivating Generous Congregations
How do we, as communities of faith, change our thinking on stewardship and generosity to meet the challenges of the moment? In partnership with the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, the ELCA is offering congregations the opportunity to reexamine their stewardship thinking and imagine ways to act on their findings in their communities.
Boundaries Training for Rostered Leaders
Annual Boundaries Training for Region 5 Rostered Leaders.
2026 Topic: Anti-Racism
Stewardship Fall Cohort: Cultivating Generous Congregations
How do we, as communities of faith, change our thinking on stewardship and generosity to meet the challenges of the moment? In partnership with the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, the ELCA is offering congregations the opportunity to reexamine their stewardship thinking and imagine ways to act on their findings in their communities.
Holiday Market
Join us for the Holiday Marketplace Sale on November 14th, 9:00am to 2:00pm.
Enjoy a delicious lunch from 10 am-1:30 pm
There will also be our famous Norwegian Lefse on sale, and we have now received a signed Packer football which we will raffle off at the sale. Mark your calendars and join us!
First Call Theological Conference
Are you a Rostered Minister in your first three years of call?
If so, mark your calendar for this year’s First Call Gathering in Marathon, WI!
Stewardship Fall Cohort: Cultivating Generous Congregations
How do we, as communities of faith, change our thinking on stewardship and generosity to meet the challenges of the moment? In partnership with the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, the ELCA is offering congregations the opportunity to reexamine their stewardship thinking and imagine ways to act on their findings in their communities.
Stewardship Fall Cohort: Cultivating Generous Congregations
How do we, as communities of faith, change our thinking on stewardship and generosity to meet the challenges of the moment? In partnership with the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, the ELCA is offering congregations the opportunity to reexamine their stewardship thinking and imagine ways to act on their findings in their communities.
Stewardship Webinar: Introducing “The Joy of Generosity”
Looking to try something different for a stewardship appeal this fall? Looking for something easy to implement because you haven’t done an appeal in years (or ever)? “The Joy of Generosity,” a new, free resource from the ELCA Stewardship office, is made just for you. This four-week stewardship series is easy to implement and fully customizable.
Worship in the Park
Peace Lutheran of Tomah, WI joins ecumenical partners in the park for a collaborative worship service and potluck picnic.
Church Property Resource Hub Webinar: “Mission Anchors and Outposts — Rural and Small-Town Property”
Just as ministry looks different in rural and small-town churches than in other settings, so does property stewardship. Join Partners for Sacred Places for a conversation that highlights successful strategies for rural and small-town congregations looking to use and manage their property in new and sustainable ways.
Synod-Wide Zoom Text Study
A flexible Sunday evening Zoom study to prep for upcoming worship texts—perfect for busy lay leaders and pastors on a summer schedule.
Rummage Sale
Participate in the Rummage Sale at English Lutheran either by providing items for the sale or shopping Friday or Saturday of the event.
Rummage Sale
Participate in the Rummage Sale at English Lutheran either by providing items for the sale or shopping Friday or Saturday of the event.
FREE Community Meal
FREE Community Meal
Comfort Food. Caring Community. Everyone Welcome.
Taste of Tamarack
Meal and Celebration. Main dish provided. Bring a part of the meal to share.
Synod-Wide Zoom Text Study
A flexible Sunday evening Zoom study to prep for upcoming worship texts—perfect for busy lay leaders and pastors on a summer schedule.
Vacation Bible School: Holmen Lutheran
All Day VBS from 9am-4pm Sunday-Monday, Aug 9th & 10th for children in grades K-5. Tuesday, Aug 11th is a family celebration event from 5:30pm-7:3pm. Sugar Creek Bible Camp staff will lead the programming.
Heart for Luther Park
Mark August 1 for Heart for Luther Park, an event to celebrate the ministry of Luther Park Bible Camp in Chetek, WI and the people who sustain it. It’s a time for gratitude, connection, and looking ahead together.
Synod-Wide Zoom Text Study
A flexible Sunday evening Zoom study to prep for upcoming worship texts—perfect for busy lay leaders and pastors on a summer schedule.
Congregation Thrift Sale
Join us at Good Shepherd Lutheran in La Crosse on Saturday, July 18, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM for a day of rummage shopping and a delicious $8 homemade hot sandwich lunch!
WELCA Triennial Gathering
Welcome to the Registration for the Women of the ELCA - 13th Triennial Gathering
July 16 - 19, 2026
At the Iowa Event Center Des Moines Convention Center, Des Moines Iowa
Synod Night Out at the Loggers Game
All ages welcome to this fun outing as a Synod. We will be watching the Loggers baseball game together on a party deck. Supper and beverages are included with your ticket.
Synod-Wide Zoom Text Study
A flexible Sunday evening Zoom study to prep for upcoming worship texts—perfect for busy lay leaders and pastors on a summer schedule.
Rostered Leaders Gathering
All ELCA deacons, pastors, bishops and candidates approved for call are invited to a time of intentional connection when we can renew our strength, enjoy camaraderie with colleagues and reflect on the Holy Spirit’s work among us. We will gather under the theme “Woven Together” and center ourselves each day on a thread of that theme.
Synod-Wide Zoom Text Study
A flexible Sunday evening Zoom study to prep for upcoming worship texts—perfect for busy lay leaders and pastors on a summer schedule.
The Center of Addiction & Faith Webinar: Tending the Inner Garden: How Faith, Awareness, and Practice Create Real Change
Discover how deep spiritual growth and simple daily practices can finally break the cycle of your oldest, stuck reactions.
Faith in Us National Clergy Call Invitation
Protecting our democracy is how we love our neighbors—join faith leaders nationwide to learn the tools to defend our elections and lead with moral courage.
Theology of Disability Webinar
This interfaith discussion will address questions like: What does your faith say about disability & inclusion? How does ableism infiltrate thought & activity in your faith? What holy scriptures refer to disability?
Preparing for July 4th Worship: A Workshop to Resist Christian Nationalism
A Workshop to Resist Christian Nationalism- Join the Clergy Emergency League and the Wisconsin Council of Churches for a 90‑minute workshop to help clergy and congregational leaders prepare faithful, grounded worship and preaching for the July 4th weekend.
Faith in Us National Clergy Call Invitation
Protecting our democracy is how we love our neighbors—join faith leaders nationwide to learn the tools to defend our elections and lead with moral courage.
Assembly Q&A Meeting
Whether you are a seasoned voting member or attending for the first time, you are invited to join Bishop Malpica for a live Zoom Q&A session to ensure you have everything you need for a smooth and successful assembly.
The Stewardship of AI: Benefits & Concerns Webinar
In collaboration with the ELCA program director for Theological Ethics, we’ll use a Socratic conversational style to dissect the potentially good and potentially troubling uses of AI and think theologically about how we’re invited to steward this tool.
One Year to Live Retreat: Lutheran Men in Mission
One Year to Live is NOT your typical men’s retreat!
National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Women (MMIW)
MMIWGR is a movement that works to raise awareness about this crisis, seeks to offer support to communities and families with missing and murdered individuals and address the underlying causes of this crisis.
Discipleship Matters Class: Theological Perspective- Environment
Discipleship Matters class through the synod on the Biblical Lens through which to consider unique viewpoints on scripture.
Neighbors Day with Habitat for Humanity
Join Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, April 25, for a productive morning of service followed by a new celebratory community lunch at The Nature Place.
Register your team today to enjoy a day of hard work, great food, and local impact in the Greater La Crosse Region!
Discipleship Matters Class: Theological Perspective- Liberation Theology
Discipleship Matters class through the synod on the Biblical Lens through which to consider unique viewpoints on scripture.
Check out community ministry opportunities from the La Crosse Area Synod’s 72 ministry sites.
Want to have your event added?
Contact Brianna Iverson at the synod office.