Olivet Lutheran Church

About this church

Olivet Lutheran Church is a La Crosse congregation describing itself as a Jesus-first community where biblical grace and truth create room for varied faith backgrounds and multiple generations. Its stated culture emphasizes rest, gratitude, intention, contribution, relationships, unity, and hope. Two Sunday services offer distinct musical settings, while groups and ministries seek to move people from casual Sunday acquaintance toward honest and supportive community.

Traditional worship begins Sunday at 8:00 a.m. with hymns, older contemporary songs, and Communion on most weeks. Contemporary worship begins at 10:00, streams online, and ordinarily celebrates Communion twice monthly. Olivet Kids and Olivet Babies operate during the 10:00 service. A trained nursery team cares for young children at that hour using documented safety practices; at other services, the nursery remains open for parent use but is not staffed. Children’s ministry serves birth through fifth grade, while the youth page provides current event information rather than one permanent weekly hour. Because Communion frequency differs between the two services, visitors planning around the sacrament should check the current calendar. Online archives offer another way to understand the preaching and worship style before arriving. The church’s history page documents the development of the congregation and its Bainbridge Street presence.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Official homepage, service times, and congregational values · Worship styles and Communion frequency · Online Sunday worship · Children’s programming and nursery care

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