The La Crosse Area Synod of the ELCA

Welcome!

The La Crosse Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is 43,600 baptized Christians from 81 congregations in 10 counties in western Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota. We are a Christ-centered church, inviting all to walk with us and our global family in Spirit-led ministry, sharing the fruits of God’s amazing grace.

Flooding Updates

Hear a message from ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson.

Read a statement from the director of ELCA disaster response about the floods of June 2008. Hear Bishop Larson make an appeal on behalf of flood victims. Read more under Upcoming.

See Assembly updates and resolutions at Publications

Bishop Larson

A new building for the La Crosse Area Synod.

YOU can make a difference! Every dollar you donate will be doubled by Gundersen Lutheran for the renovation of our new building. A total of $41,098 has already been reached towards a $100,000 goal ($50,000 in donations + $50,000 challenge grant).

Donate now

Give a gift by mail

Sponsor a paver

Help a congregation sponsor a paver

Learn more about the new synod building. View a slide show.

Renovation Progress Report

Completed: Interior of synod office, new roof, expanded parking lot, Sanitors office

Underway: Lutheran Social Services, Annex building

Planned: Exterior of synod office, and landscaping

Let us build a house where love can dwell.