Events Calendar
WELCA Holiday Marketplace Sale
🎄✨ Mark your calendars for the 2025 WELCA Holiday Marketplace Sale at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church!
Join us at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in the Mattes Center on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Admission is free, and the event will feature 24 local gift and craft vendors, homemade baked goods, and the church’s famous Norwegian lefse.
Guests can also enjoy door prizes throughout the day and a lunch served from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This festive gathering is the perfect opportunity to support local artisans, find unique holiday gifts, and enjoy time with the community.
Green Bay Packers Football Raffle: And don’t miss your chance to enter our raffle for a signed Packers football!
Thanksgiving Eve Worship & Pie Social
Join us for a special Thanksgiving Eve Worship and Pie Social on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. as we come together to give thanks for the blessings in our lives. This meaningful service is a time for reflection, gratitude, and community, and all are welcome to participate. Whether you’re celebrating with family or seeking a moment of peace, this worship service offers an opportunity to pause and give thanks before the season of Advent. We hope to see you there! 🦃
This worship service will not be livestreamed online.
Sunday School: Christmas Program
You’re invited to join us for the first worship service of our Sunday School Christmas Program on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Come celebrate the season as our children share the joy of Christmas through song and story. It’s a wonderful opportunity for family and friends to gather, experience the festive spirit, and support our young sunday schoolers!
For any questions, please contact Brea Ellison, Director of Children’s Ministry, at breanna@gslacrosse.org. We look forward to seeing you there to celebrate this festive season!
Christmas Eve Candle Light Worship Service at 4pm, 6pm, and 9pm
“Heaven and Nature Sing!”
Join us on Christmas Eve as we gather to celebrate the birth of our Savior with joy, song, and light. Our Candle Light Worship Services will be held at the following times:
4:00 PM — This worship service will also be livestreamed online.
6:00 PM
9:00 PM
This worship service offers a time for reflection, community, and the wonder of Christmas.
Experience the warmth of candlelight, the beauty of traditional carols, and the peace of Christ’s presence. Many of our music ensembles will perform, filling the sanctuary with the wonder of Christmas through rich harmonies and inspiring music. Communion will also be served. Let the light of Christ shine bright as we rejoice in the miracle of His birth.
Final Day to Sign Up for Faith Webs
Make sure to register if you plan to participate in Faith Webs and attending Sugar Creek Bible Camp or attending another Bible camp experience this summer (2026). Don’t miss out!
Trunk-or-Treat
TRUNK OR TREAT IS BACK!
Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of family fun on Saturday, October 25th from 3:00–5:00 PM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church! Our parking lot will be transformed into a Halloween wonderland with decorated trunks, candy galore, and plenty of festive fun for kids of all ages.
Dress in your best costume, bring your candy bag, and enjoy a safe, fun-filled way to celebrate Halloween with the community. Invite your friends, neighbors, and family—this is an event you won’t want to miss!
Questions? Contact Brea Ellison, Director of Children’s Ministry, at breanna@gslacrosse.org.
See some candid photos of all the fun that we had in 2024! 👇
ConFest at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sparta, WI
A high-energy evening with other Confirmation students from the entire La Crosse Area! Expect worship, games, music, and inspiring messages. Let’s gather together to celebrate faith and have fun!
Grief Support Group
The Grief Support Group will meet on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This group provides a safe and compassionate space for individuals grieving the loss of a loved one to share experiences, find support, and begin the healing process together.

