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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Women in Ministry Retreat
The retreat with take place at the Camp Ewalu Stone Center, Strawberry Point, Iowa, with the theme “Cultivating Connection” led by Dr. Crystal Hall. Everyone will have opportunities to learn about cultivating confident ministries, connect with one another, relax and create with other women in ministry.
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.