English Lutheran Church Elca
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Contact & Location for English Lutheran Church Elca
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Service Times for English Lutheran Church Elca
Sunday 9:00 AM
Worship (livestreamed)
Saturday 5:00 PM
Worship
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Watch online
Services are streamed online
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Sunday is livestreamed - find everything you need here!
Leadership
Pastor Steve Minnema
Interim Pastor
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Pastor Steve MinnemaInterim Pastor
Programs & Ministries at English Lutheran Church Elca
About English Lutheran Church Elca
English Lutheran Church (ELCA) in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is a vibrant and active congregation known as The Welcome Place, embodying a warm, inclusive community that embraces people from all walks of life. The church offers diverse worship styles ranging from quiet and reflective Holden Evening Prayer services to traditional organ-accompanied services and occasional jazz-style worship, with services held Saturday evenings at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. In February 2024, the congregation voted to become a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community, affirming their commitment to welcoming and celebrating people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, working toward racial equity, and supporting anti-racist initiatives. Beyond worship, English Lutheran engages in extensive community service, adult education, youth programs including vacation Bible school, and music opportunities. Pastor Becky Goche leads this congregation of compassionate and generous people striving to be a healthy, mission-focused body of Christ characterized by love for God and one another.
First-Time Visitor Info for English Lutheran Church Elca
Dress Code: The church has a "come as you are" attitude, with congregants wearing everything from suits to sneakers. Service Format: The order of worship is projected onto screens and bulletins are provided; children are encouraged to actively participate in worship with a nursery available for those who need it. Visitor Tips: Arrive early to secure parking in the residential neighborhood lot, visit the Welcome Center for a friendly greeting, and expect a warm and inviting worship space with the option to explore various worship styles offered throughout the week.
Serving the community
Meals with Trinity Lutheran Church
Meals
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we partner with Trinity Lutheran Church to provide meals
Clothing closet support
Clothing
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and support their clothing closet
Communion Fund
Benevolence & assistance
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help individuals and families in our community
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Groups & programs
History & building
Founded in 1898
English Lutheran held its first service on Trinity Sunday, June 5, 1898, and the congregation was organized the same year with seven charter members. The congregation moved into its present complex on 16th and King Streets in 1991.
What their website says
English Lutheran held its first service on Trinity Sunday, June 5, 1898
Building completed in 1991
Hosts weddings
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Church membership is not required.
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