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.
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.
Boundaries Training for Rostered Leaders
Annual Boundaries Training for Region 5 Rostered Leaders.
2026 Topic: Anti-Racism
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.
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!
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.
ELCA Twin Cities Youth Group Night
Bring your Confirmation (6th-8th grade) and/or High School Age Youth (9th-12th grade) & Adult Leaders to the Luther Seminary campus for a night of worship, learning, and pizza.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.