This site is managed by a La Crosse Area Synod committee.
2025 Survery Findings Report
From March through May of 2025 we surveyed those connected to Lutheran ministries in the La Crosse Area Synod of the ELCA and the surrounding regions. Use the button below to see the findings of the survey!
Try out these resources to engage children in worship and prayer!
Ideas to Get You Started:
π 10 Ideas Your Church Can Implement
π Worship Engagement Ideas & Why
π Global Refuge Neighbor Kits
Engagement Examples Tools from the ECI Team:
π Prayer Bear Name Tag
π Making Your Own Pew CardsΒ
π Worship Sheep: A Kid Coded Bulletin Example and Template
π Camp Table Graces
π Prayer Cards-I Can Talk to God
π Bishop Felix's Hand Prayer
Fidgets and Instruments
π Fidget Kits For Faith and Focus
π Worship Instrument List (For All Ages!)
Safe Child and Safe Building Resources:
π Youth Safety Policy Template
π Safe Sanctuaries Policy Development Guide
π Incident Report Example and Template
π Safe Gatherings (background checks, policy builder, trainings)
Visit Our Ministry Spotlight Page the Work Other Congregations Have Been Doing!
Resources for Developing a Culture of Child-Centeredness:
Book Study: Pulling Together: A Handbook for Community ChangeΒ
π Pulling Together: A Handbook for Community Change Worksheet (Ch. 1 -3)
π Pulling Together: A Handbook for Community Change Worksheet (Ch. 4-7)
π Articles:Β
π¬ Videos // Social Media Content & Creators // Other Resources :Β