ALL are welcome to these events of the synod assembly (you do not have to be a voting member)…

• Like to Serve? Check out Service Projects taking place at Holmen Lutheran, Friday, June 9; sign up to volunteer Assembly weekend.

• Like to Sing? Consider joining the Assembly Choir

• Like to Learn? Participate in 2 great workshops at the La Crosse Center Saturday afternoon and check out display tables by partner ministries and synod committees. The public is invited to attend 2 workshops at the La Crosse Center on Saturday, June 10. For non-voting members, the cost is $10 for two one-hour workshops or $25 for lunch & two one-hour workshops. You can register in advance or sign up the day of the event. Workshop 1 begins at 2:15 pm. The workshops will repeat and Workshop 2 will begin at 3:30pm. More info at 1stlu.org/assembly.Workshop topics are…

  • Church as Family: Moving Beyond Survival - by Pastor Karyn

  • Jesus & Jazz - by Jon Ailabouni, assembly musician and local freelance artist

  • Cultivating Life: Giving Relationships in Congregations - by Rev. Jay Wittmore, Executive Director of the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center

  • Ministry with the Younger Generation - by Jacob Sorenson, author and director of Sacred Playgrounds

  • You Serve Where? The Joys and Challenges of a Rural Call - by Dr. Trisha Wheelock, Director of the Moses Project

  • Life Giving Action in Climate Change: Solar Power and More - by Rev. Janet Wollam, Creation Care Team Chair

  • Reconciling in Christ Ministry - by Deacon David Behling, Director of Journey House

• Like to Worship? You are invited to worship at Holmen Lutheran Friday, June 9, at 7pm and at Riverside Park in La Crosse Sunday, June 11, at 10am.

• Enjoy Fellowship? Come to the synodwide picnic at 11:15am Sunday ($10 per non-voting member). We will serve meals until they are gone. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for the picnic. If you know you have a group coming from your congregation, let the synod office know in advance to increase the meal count. Guests are also always welcome to attend the assembly as non-voting members , too.

• Want to Contribute? Collect socks, underwear and teen bras to restock local clothing closets in the La Crosse Area. Hold all voting members and assembly planners in prayer. Share some photos of your congregation putting faith into action this past year to add to the Assembly slide show.

• Like to Be Connected? Assembly will be live-streamed Friday and Saturday. You can also attend as a non-voting member or as a volunteer.