2024 marks the 50th anniversary of ELCA World Hunger. For the next several weeks we will be highlighting this organization with stories and examples of how the ELCA reaches out both domestically and globally.

Rooted and built in Jesus! This is the core of our work as the ELCA walks with more than 80 companion churches in other countries to participate in God’s reconciling mission through proclamation and service. In these relationships, ELCA members see how people’s lives are touched by the gospel, how their lives are transformed and renewed, and how their communities live in hope. Read more here.

Dinner is served each Wednesday evening from 5:00-6:00. Suggested donation $5/person or $20/family. Menu is subject to change.

April 24 - Baked Potato Bar

May 1 - Spaghetti/Fettuccini (last night of dinner!)

On April 21, a congregational meeting will be held at English Lutheran Church at 12:00pm noon to review and vote on the recommended offer for the rental property next door that the church owns.

On April 16 the Vision Board Executive Committee and staff met with our realtors to go over offers received and select an offer to recommend to the congregation.

We're gearing up for a wonderful opportunity to extend our hands in service and compassion through Neighbors Day 2024. Make a meaningful impact in our local community. Neighbors Day is a yearly event in which over 400 volunteers come together to help their elderly and disabled neighbors in La Crosse get their yards ready for spring by raking leaves, turning garden beds, washing windows, and trimming shrubs. This family friendly volunteer event is a great way to get outside, help others, and make your community a better place. With your help, we will get the homes and yards of hundreds of neighbors ready for the spring! Learn more and sign up here!

Join the Lutheran Office for Public Policy in Wisconsin's policy council and staff for this 4-part book study beginning in April, the month we commemorate Dietrich Bonhoeffer's death in a Nazi prison. Explore his words of faith and hope on Tuesdays, beginning April 23 from 6:30-7:30.

This book study will be on Zoom. You can purchase the book at stores such as Amazon or Augsburg Fortress. Contact Cynthia Crane for more information, or join the Zoom link at 6:30 on April 23!

Sensory Bins are now available! Each bin contains several different fidgets for those who concentrate better by having something to keep their hands occupied. There are three bins located in the building: Welcome Center, Conference Room and Room 188 in the Sunday School wing.

These are available for everyone. We ask that you take one fidget at a time and return it when finished. Fidgets will be sanitized regularly, and wipes are available. We hope these bins will promote better focus for those who need it and that everyone works together to keep these items in our church building.

Join Pastor Becky and Cheryl for a guided bird hike at the Shady Maple Interpretive Trail in Goose Island County Park on Saturday, April 27, beginning at 9:00 am. The hike will be about a mile long and we will travel at a slow, looking for birds pace! Plan on up to two hours, but you're welcome to stay as long as you like.

Meet us at the trailhead which is located near the flagpoles, just before the first shelter area in the park. Please bring binoculars, bird field guide, water, and/or snacks. Dress for the weather and be prepared for walking in wet and/or muddy conditions. If you have any questions, contact Pastor Becky.

Vacation Bible School registration is open! River of Life is a curriculum that was put out by ELCA World Hunger. VBS is June 10-13 from 5:00-7:30pm at church. A meal will be provided beginning at 5:00pm each evening. VBS is open to all ages. We encourage the young and young at heart to attend!

Tuesday will be held at Myrick Park with a guided marsh tour led by Gabby Arnold from the Nature Place. Everyone will meet at the park and be picked up there. A picnic meal will be provided. (In case of rain, we will meet at the church and Gabby will do a presentation here at English Lutheran.)

Thursday will end with a worship service beginning at 7:00pm, which the entire congregation is invited to attend. Please register here, on our website, or by filling out a paper form at the Welcome Center.

Senior Fun & Fellowship meets on Monday, April 22 at noon in Room 106 for potluck lunch. Please bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Coffee will be provided. Anyone 55+ is welcome to join in the fun! Questions? Contact Karen Guptill.

Do you have experience in grant writing? Do you have experience in security? We're looking for a few folks who would assist in writing a grant for church security. If you can help, please contact Dane Melby.

The Anti-Racism Team of the La Crosse Area Synod would your feedback regarding issues of race, racism, anti-racism work and how these issues intersect our faith and public life. Would you please take a moment to participate in this survey? The deadline to complete the survey is Tuesday May 14. There are also paper copies at the Welcome Center that can be turned in to the church office and we will send them to the synod office.