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Winter Theological Conference
Jan
27
Learning Opportunity, Rostered Leaders, La Crosse Area Synod, Physical Event

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

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Synod Council Retreat
Feb
7
Leadership Training, Physical Event, Rostered Leader, La Crosse Area Synod, Retreat

Synod Council Retreat

The La Crosse Area Synod Council is holding its annual retreat for team building, check-in, and vision casting for the upcoming year. This gathering provides a vital opportunity to review our work and ensure we are faithfully following our core mission: Cultivate Life-Giving Relationships Rooted in God's Love, and the vision set forth in 2025.

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Congregation Council Development Retreat
Mar
14
Leadership Training, Council, Rostered Leaders, La Crosse Area Synod, Lay Leader, Physical Event

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.

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Good Friday Peace Walk
Apr
3
Ecumenical, Holy Week, Rostered Leaders, Community, Outreach, Physical Event

Good Friday Peace Walk

Good Friday community prayer walk.

Meet at St. Rose Convent on the corner of Market and 9th streets.

This form of the Way of the Cross is a two-mile silent prayer walk from the heart of the city to the Mississippi River, stopping at 10 stations along the route to sing, pray and reflect on injustices and suffering in our community and the world.

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Young Adults in Global Mission Conversation
Dec
2
LuMin, YAGM, Physical Event, Community, La Crosse Area Synod, ELCA, Learning Opportunity, Young Adult

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.

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Christmas Bazaar
Nov
15
Congregation, Holiday Event, Fundraiser, La Crosse Area Synod, Physical Event, Community

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.

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Holiday Market
Nov
15
Congregation, Holiday Event, Fundraiser, La Crosse Area Synod, Physical Event, Community

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! 

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Film Screening: 1946 The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture
Nov
9
LuMin, La Crosse Area Synod, LGBTQIA+, Community, Church in Society, Resource, Physical Event

Film Screening: 1946 The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture

  • 1334 Pine Street La Crosse, WI, 54601 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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!

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