In Distress – January 3, 2026
The “damsel in distress” is a character often found in books and movies…
Please explain: How do Lutherans view Mary?
Read the articleHow the Christian church views Mary, the mother of Jesus, has been a subject of debate for millennia.
Christmas is about you
Read the articleWhy did Jesus come to earth, born that night in Bethlehem? It was all for you.
2026 WELS Night at the Bucks
Learn more and order ticketsCome out to Fiserv Forum to watch your Milwaukee Bucks take on Wisconsin Lutheran star Kon Knueppel and the Charlotte Hornets!
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175th Anniversary
WELS celebrates 175 years of God’s grace.
Call Report
The call report details when pastors, teachers, and staff ministers change positions within WELS.
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WELS Connection – December 2025
Bringing Christ to the nations is the final priority of WELS’ long-range strategic plan titled "Christ through us." Learn more about the unprecedented opportunities that lie before us, and consider how Christ might work through you to support and encourage the work of WELS World Missions.
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2026 WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership
January 19 - January 21Hilton ChicagoFebruary National Online Teen Bible Study
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