Upcoming Events
Congregation Council Development Retreat
Join others serving on congregation councils for a morning of learning and networking together. Discuss council what it means to lead in the current moment and how our own personal experiences and perspective impact decision making, both positively and negatively. You will have time to do a mini decision making process exercise with your fellow council members and look ahead at how you will lead togeher. Network with other council presidents, VPs, treasurers, secretaries, and at-large members.
Consider Your Calling Weekend March 2026
Offers You The Opportunity To: Explore vocation and discernment with others Learn about Wartburg’s degree programs and the various pathways to earn your degree Worship with the Wartburg Seminary community Meet current faculty, staff, and students, hearing their stories and experiences Share in meals and fellowship, including social events with the community Experience Wartburg Seminary…
WELCA Spring Convention
An annual Saturday gathering of WELCA groups from across the La Crosse Area Synod.
EcoFaith Summit of the Upper Midwest
The goal of the 2026 EcoFaith Summit is to ignite courageous community across the Upper Midwest to spark:
An unquenchable fire of love for Creator and Creation.
A controlled burn of holy fear, wonder, and joy - across generations and divides.
A germinating fire seed of collaborating and creative networks.
All Synod Caucus Meeting
All 2026 La Crosse Area Synod Assembly Voting Members are encouraged to attend. More Information Coming Soon.
From Question to Calling: Seminary Discernment for LGBTQ+ Prospective Students & Allies
Join the Seminaries of the ELCA for a virtual fireside chat! Hear from current pastors, deacons and faith leaders as we explore seminary discernment and resources for LGBTQ+ prospective students.
7 PM Central Time
Sugar Creek Bible Camp Annual Meeting
Celebrate & Connect: Sugar Creek Annual Meeting 2026
Join us for a spirit-filled afternoon of celebration, stewardship, and vision!
We are thrilled to invite delegates and friends back to the beauty of the valley for our 2026 Annual Meeting. This is a special time to gather in person—sharing space and fellowship—as we reflect on the incredible ways God has moved through the ministry of Sugar Creek Bible Camp over the past year.
Church Treasurers and Administrators Benefits Training
As the benefits administrator for your organization, your pastors, deacons, and lay employees rely on you to help them navigate their ELCA benefits. In this session, discover the resources available to help you effectively sponsor and understand the fullness of the benefits and retirement through Portico Benefit Services. Join Regional Representative, Jennifer Prinz, as she leads this interactive session.
Who would benefit from this Webinar?
If you’re the EmployerLink user, Pastor, Deacon and/or Council member who has an interest in knowing more about Portico, please plan on attending.
Expanding Our Hospitality: Good Conversations
Good Conversations (with time for 1:1 practice)
Learn how to have meaningful and productive conversations in which you practice intentional invitation, hospitable curiosity, listening more than speaking, finding shared values and experiences, and building ongoing relationships.
Webinar: What is Vocation
What does it really mean to have a vocation?
Hint: It’s not just about your job — it’s about how you live your faith everywhere God calls you.
Join us November 17 for “What is Vocation?” — part of our Equipping for Baptismal Vocation in Daily Life series.
7 PM Central on Zoom
Free & open to all.
Register today at www.thecastleproject.org
Rooted Good Intro Webinar
Introductory Webinar for Church Leaders to begin learning about Rooted Good and its flagship curriculum “Good Futures Accelerator.”
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.