First Sunday High School Gathering
Small group for youth in high school. Parents/guardians help provide meals.
High School Mission Trip Info Meeting
Learn more about the 2025 High School mission trip to NC.
Peer Ministry
Peer Ministry is a great way for our 10th graders to learn about how to deal with any situation.
Middle School Movie Night
WHERE: Fireside Room
Open to all middle school youth
Led by Madalyn Olson-Loomis
Middle Schoolers are invited for a movie and popcorn night in the Fireside room! You are welcome to bring pillows and blankets to get comfier if you would like!
Please email the middle school event coordinator, Madalyn, (madalyn@firstlu.org) for any questions and to RSVP for this event!
Questions? Contact…
Baptismal Preparation
Contact the office to schedule: 608.783.2236 / office@firstlu.org
OWLs Christmas Potluck
The social event of the season is the World-Famous OWLs Christmas Party!
Sunday School Christmas Worship
It is a wonderful time of year and a great way for our kids to spread their Christmas joy!
Grief Support Group
Join with others who have experienced loss, and receive support from one another.
Sunshine Team
Meeting 1st Thur of every month at 9:30am, to help with odd jobs around First
Faith Building Block: Grade 2—What's Fair
Our 2nd graders learn about God’s love and “What’s Fair” in this Faith Building Block.
Wed. Night Study Group
Join Pastor Stanton and Pastor Karyn as they kick-off the Wednesday Night Stutesmandy Group with a look at Luther’s Small Catechism.
High School Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!
Confirmation Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!
Palm Sunday Breakfast Fundraiser
Between services enjoy a Palm Sun breakfast, a fundraiser for youth participating in summer ministries.
Elementary Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!
Confirmation Celebration
A time of fellowship for confirmation students, parents/guardians & small group guides.
Peer Ministry Commissioning
Celebrating the youth who worked to become better ministers to their peers.
Connecting with the Gospel of Luke
Connect with the Gospel of Luke in this short overview led by Pastor Karyn.
Advent Around the Table
Join us for this intergenerational event, to grow in our faith as we begin the Advent season.
OWLs Fly to Weber Center
We start November with a theater outing to the Weber Center to see Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead by Tom Stoppard. This magnificent performance is a must for anyone who appreciates clever, thought-provoking theater. This tragicomedy offers a unique perspective on Shakespeare’s Hamlet by focusing on two minor characters, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern and exploring their offstage lives and existential musings. The play is renowned for its witty dialogue, philosophical depth and inventive storytelling, making it both intellectually stimulating and highly entertaining. Whether you’re a fan of Shakespeare, enjoy philosophical humor, or simply love well-crafted theater, this play promises a memorable and enriching experience. This enchanting evening is Saturday Nov. 16. We will meet at the church at 4:30. Before attending the play, we will have a tasty dinner at Piggy’s. Cost of the theater is $31, and dinner is on your own. If you would like to attend, please email Brian Narveson (owls@firstlu.org) or call him at (630-816-5917). Tickets will be bought in advance, and you can pay the night of the event.
Elementary Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!
Fall Festival
It’s time to fill our parking lot with trunks full of treats for neighborhood kids!
Grade 10 Confirmation Rehearsal
Dinner, group photo & rehearsal for Affirmation Sunday, for all grade 10 confirmands affirming their faith.
Volunteer Work Weekend @ First
Great opportunity to make First look nice!
New-Member Social
People who would like to become members of First are invited to this informal gathering, where you will get to know more about First and the staff in a relaxed atmosphere. Click here to reg & learn more.
Lutheran Youth: Let’s Jump!
A synod-wide fellowship event at Jump Start for our youth, coordinated by La Crosse Area Synod LYLE committee.
Coulee Region Hunger Walk / Run / Bike
A relaxed 5K that raises money for local non-profits fighting hunger in our area.
ConFest
An evening of fellowship and worship for confirmation youth in the La Crosse Area Synod.
Funeral for Mary Schomburg
We lift in prayer the family and friends of Mary Schomburg.
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Food Basket Non-food Drive
Donation Drive for Non-food Items
The Onalaska-Holmen Food Basket provides lots of food to lots of people... people who also often struggle to buy non-food essentials. To help meet that need, First Lutheran will collect non-food items for the food basket for 2 weeks in September. You can start bringing donations to the church on Monday, Sept. 9, and we'll wrap up the drive on Sunday, Sept. 22. The food basket prefers items in small or medium sizes so that they can provide supplies to more families. For example, think about donating two small or medium size jugs of laundry detergent instead of one megasize jug.
Here are some ideas for what to donate:
Dish soap
All-purpose cleaners
Toilet bowl cleaners
Laundry detergent
Personal care items
Shampoo & conditioner
Soap
Body lotion
Deodorant
Paper towels
Tissues
Toilet paper
Diapers sizes 4, 5 & 6
Adult diapers
First Day of Sunday School!
Reg your children, get more info, meet the teachers, & get the ball rolling!
Entering Middle School Milestone
For youth and their parents/guardians as they transition from elementary to middle school.
OWLs Fly to Lanesboro for Theater
OWLs fly to Lanesboro for dinner and a play at the Commonweal Theatre.
Nosh with Neighbors: Pertzsch, Preschool & Headstart
Help provide a lunch to the staff of Pertzsch, First Preschool and UMC Head Start as they kick-off a new school year.
Sunday School Teacher & Volunteer Orientation
Orientation for Sunday School teachers & volunteers.
Blessing Backpacks & Devices/Students & Staff
Join us for a blessing to start the school year, for all students & staff, K–college.
Faith Webs Thank You Sunday
Gathering all Faith Webs together one last time, to bless these relationships and to say thank you.
All-Church Picnic & Waterslide!
Church-wide picnic at Van Riper Park! Food and fellowship for all, and water-park fun for kids!