Welcome to Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church

Rooted in faith since 1853, Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church (ELCA) serves Westby, Wisconsin and the surrounding area with open hearts and a steadfast commitment to loving and welcoming all. We believe in being authentically who God created us to be, and in serving God by sharing the love of Jesus Christ.

Our worship reflects both tradition and vibrancy, some Sundays are led by organ and hymns; others are lifted in song with our local band, Imposition of Ashes. At WCP, you’ll find many paths to grow: in worship, in prayer, in fellowship, in service, and in mission. We care deeply about faith formation for all generations, supporting one another through life’s joys and challenges.

At our core are values that guide everything we do: that Jesus is Lord, that everyone is welcome, and that God calls us to work for justice and serve with compassion. As stewards of God’s gifts, we strive to be generous, grateful, and gracious in all things.

We are church

We are what God has made us – people whom God has created by grace to live in union with Jesus Christ and has prepared to live faithful, fruitful lives by the power of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 2:8-10). In Jesus Christ, God has reconciled us to God and to each other. As we gather around word and sacraments, this life in Christ is what defines, shapes and guides us as a community of faith, the church. 

By God’s grace we can and do live confidently and generously in this community of faith and in service of others, amid the mysteries and paradoxes of this life in Christ – including our human limitations and failings, and the ambiguities, uncertainties and suffering that we experience.

Our Story

Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church is more than a church building, we are a community deeply rooted in local history, faith, and relationships with our neighboring congregations.

Our story is connected to two historic church sites. Our primary worship home in Westby, built in 1909, has been a place of worship, fellowship, and ministry for generations. We also care for Country Coon Prairie Church, located on the original site of our congregation. This historic building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and continues to be used for summer worship and special events.

Westby Coon Prairie is also yoked with Vang Lutheran Church. Through this partnership, Pastor Alyssa Weaver leads worship at Vang each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Together, our congregations share in worship, ministry, and community life.

These connections are an important part of who we are. We are a congregation rooted in history and tradition while continuing to grow and serve our communities today. Whether worshiping at Westby-Coon Prairie, Country Coon Prairie, or Vang, we gather as people of faith to worship, serve, and share the love of Jesus with our neighbors and beyond.

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