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UPDATES YOU NEED! updated 06/18/2020
We recently mailed a letter about Outside Communion services. Unfortunately, with the increase of COVID-19 cases in the past few days, we need to cancel those events. We are following the guidelines set forth by La Crosse County Health Department. NO IN-PERSON WORSHIP SERVICES, GROUPS, OR ACTIVITIES WILL BE HELD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. We will review the COVID-19 situation and re-evaluate as health experts give instruction. We have shut down the building and office hours. Email and voicemail are being checked regularly. Click here to see a staff listing for direct numbers and email addresses. If you are experiencing a pastoral emergency (hospitalization, etc.) please use the link above to email a pastor directly. This is probably the fastest way to reach them. SIGN UP HERE FOR OUR EMAILS!Note - there are two separate lists. Sign up for one, the other, or both!
Daily Devotions are sent Monday-Thursday.
This is a special endeavor during this time of COVID-19 to offer hope and inspiration. Each day features a pastor and/or staff person offering scripture, a personal devotion, and prayer. E-News is sent on Fridays.
Our "regular" e-newsletter includes announcements for the church, links to online worship and worship bulletins, calendar, pictures and more! This email has been sent out every Friday for over 15 years and will continue after the pandemic as well. |
Live Stream Worship & Devotions During this Time:
Click here to watch daily videos (updated Mon-Thu) from our pastors and staff that include devotions, prayer, and announcements for ELC. Sunday worship is at at 10:45 a.m. Please click here to tune in or watch at a different time. Beginning July 5th, we will offer online communion. Please watch the Friday E-Voice for more information on how to prepare your altar at home! Bulletins & "Stuff" worship bulletin Hymn Sing-A-Long pre-school kids bulletin school age kids bulletin Conf - Podcast/YouTube Conf - Worship Note We're partnering with Our Savior's La Crosse at times. Pastor Joanne Richmond has graciously opened the opportunity for area pastors to participate in their live-stream worship services. Tune in at 9:00 a.m. on Sundays. Click here to watch live or catch up on their past services. Listen to Trinity Lutheran La Crosse at 8:30 a.m. every Sunday on WKTY 580AM. Click here to listen online or tune in on your radio at home. And remember... while we can't gather in person:
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Some things to remember from Bishop Arends and Assistant to the Bishop Howe:
Since this is a first-time pandemic for all of us we are fumbling through it, making our way as we go, grace upon grace upon grace is for you and yours. Be gentle with yourselves and others. We will do our very best to keep you informed and connected to one another. Most importantly, you are not alone.
In Christian love,
Bishop Jim Arends and Pastor Libby Howe
La Crosse Area Synod
- Our decisions are guided by our love for one another; we are more interested in caring for the neighbor and most vulnerable than we are in simply protecting ourselves.
- Every decision is made within and for a community and context. When our decisions differ, we will not disparage one another.
- Now is the time to get more comfortable (if you’re not already) praying on the phone with people; not just saying “I’ll keep you in my prayers,” but praying with them as they can hear you.
- Get off the computer, especially social media, for some time each day.
- When you are tired, rest. When you need a friend, reach out. It’s okay to need and ask for help.
Since this is a first-time pandemic for all of us we are fumbling through it, making our way as we go, grace upon grace upon grace is for you and yours. Be gentle with yourselves and others. We will do our very best to keep you informed and connected to one another. Most importantly, you are not alone.
In Christian love,
Bishop Jim Arends and Pastor Libby Howe
La Crosse Area Synod
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WORSHIP SERVICES
NO IN-PERSON WORSHIP SERVICES WILL BE HELD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
ELC YOUTUBE CHANNEL
When worship resumes, services are at:
Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
When worship resumes, Office Hours will be:
8:30a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday
Friday 8:30 a.m. - noon
Nursery staffed Sunday mornings & Wednesday evenings!
NO IN-PERSON WORSHIP SERVICES WILL BE HELD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
ELC YOUTUBE CHANNEL
When worship resumes, services are at:
Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
When worship resumes, Office Hours will be:
8:30a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday
Friday 8:30 a.m. - noon
Nursery staffed Sunday mornings & Wednesday evenings!
