Upcoming Events
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.
Road to Bethlehem at Sugar Creek Bible Camp
Great for a church group or family and friends to attend.
Contact Sugar Creek Bible Camp for more details: www.sugarcreekbiblecamp.org
Cookie Walk
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church invites you to Cookie Walk. Make sure to shop early- Cookies usually sell out in less than an hour.
Saturday, December 13th from 9:00 AM - Until Gone
Cookie Walk
Halfway Creek Lutheran Church invites you to Cookie Walk. Proceeds support Youth Ministry.
Sunday, December 14th from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
You are invited to Christmas Eve Worship at Halfway Creek Lutheran Church on Christmas Eve at 2 PM and 4 PM.
Candlelight Services
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
You are invited to Christmas Eve Communion Service at Zion Lutheran Church on Christmas Eve at 4:30 PM.
Candlelight Services
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
You are invited to Christmas Eve Worship at Halfway Creek Lutheran Church on Christmas Eve at 2 PM and 4 PM.
Candlelight Services
Congregation Council Development Retreat
Join others serving on congregation councils for a morning of learning and networking together. Discuss council best practices and engage in leadership development workshops. Learn about strategic communications, legacy planning, congregational systems, and resources and support available to you through the synod network. Network with other council presidents, VPs, treasurers, secretaries, and at-large members. Register by March 13th to secure your spot.
WELCA Spring Convention
An annual Saturday gathering of WELCA groups from across the La Crosse Area Synod.
All Synod Caucus Meeting
All 2026 La Crosse Area Synod Assembly Voting Members are encouraged to attend. More Information Coming Soon.
Young Adults in Global Mission Conversation
Learn more about Young Adults in Global Mission with El Egbert, who recently returned to the US after spending a year in Central Europe through the ELCA’s Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) program. She is excited to be visiting LuMin La Crosse as a representative of Young Adult Communities within the churchwide organization to talk more about my experience and other ministry opportunities for young adults.
Advent Gathering
Advent Gathering Monday, December 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM at Living Hope Lutheran in the Parish Hall.
Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service
A Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service hosted by Zion Lutheran in Galesville, WI.
6:30 PM Service. All are welcome.
Thanksgiving Worship Service
A Thanksgiving Worship Service hosted by the Holmen Area churches. 6:00 PM Service. All are welcome.
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!
Christmas Bazaar
Celebrate the season at our Annual Christmas Bazaar!
Browse a wonderful selection of Norwegian bakery and lefse, handcrafted and vintage items, and our beloved Christmases Past section. A bake sale and hot breakfast (served 9:30–11:30 a.m. featuring French toast bake, sausage & gravy over biscuits, muffins, fresh fruit, and beverages) will round out the day.
Holiday Market
Join us for the Holiday Marketplace Sale on November 15th, 9:00am to 2:00pm.
This year’s event will feature 23 vendors with 35 tables, including stunning new artistry!
Enjoy a delicious pulled pork sandwich lunch—complete with chips, dessert, and a drink—for just $7.
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!
Holiday Marketplace Bazaar
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church invites you to a Holiday Marketplace Bazaar with items for sale from 8”00 AM - 2:00 PM and a Delicious Barbecue Lunch & Pie served from 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM.
Rooted Good Intro Webinar
Introductory Webinar for Church Leaders to begin learning about Rooted Good and its flagship curriculum “Good Futures Accelerator.”
Film Screening: 1946 The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture
LuMin and First Congregational invite you to a viewing of the award-winning documentary 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture on Sunday, Nov 9th @ 4pm. Free and open to the public - pizza dinner provided and a discussion to follow. 1334 Pine Street!
Holiday Fair
French Creek Lutheran Church invites you to Holiday Fair with Produce & Bake Sale, Handmade Greeting Cards and Quilt Raffle.
Saturday, November 8th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Boundaries Training for Rostered Leaders
Annual Boundaries Training for Region 5 Rostered Leaders.
2025 Topic: Gender Justice
Fall Theological Conference
The Fall Theological Conference is for active Rostered Leaders and Synod Authorized Ministers in the La Crosse Area Synod. This year’s Conference will be led by Shannon Kiser of Fresh Expressions.
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.
Youth Event: Let's Jump
Fall fellowship fun event for La Crosse Area Synod Youth and friends.
WELCA Summer Event: River Cruise
Private Charter Cruise for the Women of the ELCA in the La Crosse Area Synod.
Clergy Appreciation Dinner
Bishop Malpica would like to invite Rostered Leaders to a dinner Sunday, September 22nd in their honor to say Thank you for their work in the church living out their call.
Light of the World Film Screening
Follows Jesus' life from ministry beginnings through crucifixion, resurrection, as seen through Apostle John's eyes.
September 5, 2025 at Marcus Theaters across the country including in La Crosse, WI.

