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.
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 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.
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!
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.
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!
Thanksgiving Worship Service
A Thanksgiving Worship Service hosted by the Holmen Area churches. 6:00 PM Service. All are welcome.
Advent Gathering
Advent Gathering Monday, December 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM at Living Hope Lutheran in the Parish Hall.
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.
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.
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.
Rostered Ministers Gathering
Mark your calendars for the Rostered Ministers Gathering on July 6-9, 2026, in Indianapolis. All ELCA deacons, pastors and bishops (under call, on leave or disability, retired or an approved candidate for call) are invited.
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.

