Upcoming Events
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Discipleship Matters Class: Theological Perspective- Environment
Discipleship Matters class through the synod on the Biblical Lens through which to consider unique viewpoints on scripture.
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.
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.
Discipleship Matters Class: Theological Perspective- Womanism & Queer Theology
Discipleship Matters class through the synod on the Biblical Lens through which to consider unique viewpoints on scripture.
Discipleship Matters Class: Theological Perspectives
Discipleship Matters class through the synod on the Biblical Lens through which to consider unique viewpoints on scripture.
Working Preacher Holy Week Cram Session
Join Rev. Dr. Matt Skinner & Rev. Dr. Cody Sanders from the Working Preacher Leadership Team for a 1-hour Holy Week Sermon cram session! Submit questions, receive encouragement, and be in good company with other preachers.
Following the presentation, you're invited to stay on for a brief (and optional) info session about Luther's current Degree and Graduate Certificate programs.
Winter Theological Conference
Calling all La Crosse Area Synod Rostered Leaders and SAMs! Join us on January 27, 2026, at Peace Lutheran in Tomah for a day of "Graceful Engagement" and learning.
This year, we are diving deep into Reconciling in Christ Works, featuring sessions on SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression) and Scriptural Engagement
ELCA National Day of Racial Healing
In partnership with Augsburg Fortress, the ELCA is observing the 2026 National Day of Racial Healing with a free online and in-person evening program on Tuesday, Jan. 20. “Just Us Narratives: A Night of Centering Multiracial Voices Across the ELCA” will highlight storytelling as a sacred practice that invites deep listening and reflection.
MLK Day Presiding Bishop Curry Address
The Rev. Yehiel Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, will offer keynote remarks at Luther College’s 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day lecture on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall.
The theme of the day and Curry’s talk is “Courage for the Common Good.” Supported by the Williams Endowment Fund, the day begins with Curry’s address at 10:30 a.m. Following an optional community lunch at noon for attendees, two sessions are planned for the afternoon at 1:15 p.m., a youth discussion with Curry, and a panel discussion with regional ELCA bishops for all others.
The event is open to the public, and admission to the morning program and the afternoon break-out sessions are free. Lunch tickets for adults are $10, but free for youth who are registered for the youth session.
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.
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.

