Sept 27: Official Notice of Special Congregational Meeting
To: The Voting Members (must be confirmed to be a voting member) of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church La Crosse Wi
The Congregation Council hereby calls a Special Congregational Meeting Good Shepherd Lutheran Church La Crosse Wi, to be held on Sunday September 27th, 2026, at approximately 10:30 AM (following the single 9:30 AM worship service), in the sanctuary. Please note that Sunday the 27th of September we will have only one service at 9:30 AM with the Special Congregational meeting to follow directly after in the sanctuary.
Purpose of the Meeting
The sole purpose of this special meeting is to receive the recommendation of the Call Committee and the Congregation Council, and to act upon a resolution to extend a formal Call to a pastor to become the Senior Pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church La Crosse Wi. No other business shall be conducted.
Meeting Agenda Highlights
Call to Order and Opening Prayer
Declaration of a Quorum (pursuant to Chapter C10 of the Congregation Constitution)
Report and Recommendation from the Call Committee and Church Council
Presentation of the Proposed Compensation and Benefits Package
Discussion and Opportunity for Questions
Vote by Written Ballot to extend the Call
Announcement of Results and Closing Prayer
Note: Per ELCA expectations and typical bylaws, voting must take place in person by the defined voting members present at the meeting; absentee or proxy voting is generally not permitted under standard Lutheran policy.
By order of the Congregation Council,
Jim Bugge, President, Congregation Council
