Annual Tailgate & Appreciation Party!
All members are invited to attend First’s Annual Tailgate and Appreciation Party on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 11:45am, where we will eat together and our kids will play together, all while the adults share our greatest faith stories from the past year. First will provide a main dish and members are invited to bring items to share in our “tailgate!” God is doing all kinds of things at First Lutheran, so our Annual Tailgate will be a celebration of what has been and a look ahead to what will be. Save the date to be a part of the body of Christ at First!
2024 Annual Report
In advance of First's Annual Tailgate on Sunday, Feb. 8 2026, the 2025 Annual Report for First Lutheran will be made available two weeks prior, on Sunday, Jan. 25, in both a full version and a more abbreviated, one-page version.
The full version has limited printing and can be picked at the Welcome Center, before/after worship or M–F 8am–4pm. The one-page report is mailed to households with their end-of-year giving statements.
Voting Members
First is seeking leaders for the following positions listed to the right, to be elected at our next annual meeting, Sunday, Feb. 8. If you or a member you know is interested in serving, please talk to Pastor Stanton or complete a nomination insert which is available at the usher stand and will remain available through Jan. 18. The Vision and Leadership Team will compile a list of all nominations at their Jan. 20 meeting. That list will then be presented along with the annual report on January 25. Thanks for prayerfully considering leadership in our church.
Vision & Leadership: First Lutheran will elect two members to the Vision & Leadership Team at the annual meeting. One current member is willing to serve a second term, while another has completed their 2nd and final term. The V&L job description is available upon request in the church office.
First Teen Clothes Closet Steering Committee: The steering committee members oversee the running of the First Teen Clothes Closet; recruiting and overseeing volunteers, promoting the clothes closet, coordinating involvement in community events and the like. The steering committee meets once a month. Terms are 3 years.
Foundation Team: Participate in the continuing work of growing our Foundation and awarding grants each year. The Foundation Team meets once a quarter and is seeking two new members to be elected at the Annual Tailgate on Feb 8.
Sugar Creek Voting Members: Participate in guiding the future of our camp, Sugar Creek! The 2026 Sugar Creek annual meeting is scheduled for Feb. 22, at camp. Voting members are welcome to contribute their own stories and perspectives to the conversation amidst reports and planning for the upcoming year. Support your camp by offering your voice and vote.
Assembly Voting Members: Participate in guiding the future of our synod! The 2026 La Crosse Area Synod Assembly is scheduled for Saturday, June 6. The Pre Assembly Caucus is scheduled for April 19 at 3pm. An elected voting member will need to attend both meetings. It’s a great opportunity to be the church!