The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) is a group of nearly 400,000 men, women and children in nearly 1,300 congregations united by a common faith in Christ's saving love.

The WELS has its headquarters in Waukesha, WI, a western suburb of Milwaukee, WI.

The WELS is not affiliated with or in "church fellowship" with the LC-MS or the ELCA.