The new ADA bathroom is open! It still needs some finishing touches, but it is ready for use. Painting and flooring have been completed in the mens and womens restrooms, nursery, and nursery bathroom (with a few touch ups needed for the flooring). Fixtures and bathroom partitions are scheduled for installation the week of November 2. Once all the bathrooms are complete and open, we will relocate the nursery back to its proper location. Check out photo progress.

At English Lutheran Church, we celebrate All Saints Day on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026. During worship, we remember members of our church community who were called to eternal life, as well as those we name in our hearts. During this All Saints service, we remember our saints with a special prayer and a candle is lit in their memory.

On October 4, this congregation elected the following individuals to serve on the Call Committee for our next pastor:

• Tom Davey
• Scott Gabriel
• Maren Heckman
• Lorri Lobeck
• Bonnie Martin
• Mike Quam
• Brad Quarberg
• Irene TenEyck

The Discipleship Council is looking for feedback on how to deepen and expand our current small group options for the congregation. Can you take 10 minutes and complete this survey to help us to understand the needs and dreams of the congregation? Click here to fill out the form! Paper copies of this survey are available at the information desk if you would prefer that over the digital option.

Our next "New to English" Gathering is Sunday, November 8. If you are new to our congregation, join us for a special brunch and to learn more about our congregation. This gives you a chance to meet our pastors and staff members and make connections among other newcomers. There is an opportunity for those who wish to make plans to join the church - but no pressure! To RSVP, please contact the church office at 608.784.9335. Children are welcome, and we also provide childcare for those who need it.

Taylor could use a few things in the kitchen! If you have any of these items that you don't use anymore and can donate, please let Taylor know.

• Ice cream buckets WITH matching lids
• Immersion blender
• Food processor
• Hand mixer

If you're handy with washing dishes or doing other behind the scenes kitchen work, don't forget to sign up for a volunteer shift on Wednesday nights! We are also looking for someone available on Tuesday afternoons to help prep which can include chopping, some pre-cooking, and baking. Interested? Contact Jennifer or Taylor!

We want to give clarity on our normal fall stewardship campaign. Earlier this fall, a Roadmap approved by the Vision Board was sent to every household indicating a change in our normal approach to a fall stewardship campaign. Specifically, there will be no fall campaign this year. The reason for this is simple. The next stewardship campaign, which will be conducted after Easter, is so important to our future ministry that we need more time to prepare for it.

Curious to know what it is like to ring those bells but not sure how to get involved? A few of our long-time members are retiring and those spots open starting January for those high school age and above. If you are able to read music and feel rhythm, please come to rehearsal early at 6:15 for a short introduction, or listen to our rehearsals from 6:30 to 7:30 Wednesday evenings to get a feel. However, if you are secure enough without doing the above mentioned, or have questions, please contact Jim Knutson. NOTE: If you want to come at 6:15, please contact Jim Knutson before Wednesday so someone will be there to greet you. 

November's Adult Forum is New Perspectives on the Story of Christmas. When was Jesus born? Where was Jesus born? What were the conditions like at that time? What was involved in the required census? Was the infant Jesus really born in a stable? Why was the infant Jesus placed in a manger? Have you ever asked yourself some of these questions?

The Bethlehem Event (held by ELC last year) brought to life many aspects of the Christmas Story within the context of the First Century, but many questions still linger. These questions and others become more understandable with new historical insights and discoveries. As we prepare for the Christmas season, please join us to explore these questions. Grab some coffee and a treat after worship and come to the South Hall on November 15 to learn more.

Matthew 25:36: Jesus said, "I was in prison and you came to visit me.” Jesus explained that whenever people help someone in prison, they do it for him. In response, English has supported the La Crosse Jail Ministry through donations, as well as through visits and conducting worship services in the past. In this space and through the display in the narthex during October, the Ministry Council will focus on how you can help us continue to support the Jail Ministry. To get an idea of how the ministry helps those who are inmates and ex-inmates, watch this video. You’ll see some familiar faces leading worship.

One more open house:

➡ Emerson Elementary: Thursday November 5, 4:30-6:00pm

La Crosse Public Schools invites the community to help shape the future of three school properties. Community members can attend open houses to share ideas, priorities, and concerns about potential reuse of sites. Feedback helps the district develop guidelines and recommendations for the properties. The open houses are informal, with no set presentation. Visitors can stop in anytime, learn more about the project, and complete activities focused on potential uses, community priorities, opportunities, and concerns. District and SEH staff will be available to answer questions. Most people can participate in about 30 minutes. Each session will focus on the school where it is hosted.

For those who attended the Pathways Home Adult Forum we had in October, this is a great way to share your input with the district and city!

Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration invites you to be part of Racial Justice Training Cohort #5. This three-part training session offers an in depth, interpersonal, and interactive learning experience to explore racial identity, the history and systemic nature of racism, intergenerational trauma and the dynamics of power and privilege.  

• Host: FSPA's Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Immigration (JEDI) Team
• Facilitators: La Crosse-area Racial Justice Training Facilitator Team
• Dates: November 5, 12, 19 from 8:30am-4:30pm each day
• Location: St. Rose Convent (in person only)
• RSVP: Deb Scoville at 608-782-5610.

Have an announcement for worship? Email voice@englishlutheran.org! Include your name, the announcement, and the dates of announcements. Announcements at worship should be kept to 150 words (about a minute in length), and direct people to find more information in the E-Voice, newsletter, at the Welcome Center. You can also use voice@englishlutheran.org to also send information for the weekly E-Voice, or the church newsletter that is published every other month.