This Week @ First

There's often lots happening at First!

Here you can check out some of the upcoming events happening in the next week or two, and learn how you can be involved.

Worship times:

September–May

Sundays: 8am, 10:30am and Wednesdays: 6:15pm

June–August

Sundays: 8am & 10am

in-person and online

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Events

These events will take place in the next week or two…

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Warming Center
Nov 1
Warming Center

Provide a meal for the homeless, twice/month, Nov–Apr.

Faith Building Block: Grade 2—What's Fair
Jan 11
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.

First Choir Practice
Jan 28
First Choir Practice

Most Wednesdays at 7pm.

Sunday Morning Worship
Feb 1
Sunday Morning Worship

In-person worship on Sundays, and also live streamed.

Stewardship Week
Feb 1
Stewardship Week

Join us for Stewardship Week at First Lutheran!

Parent Share
Feb 1
Parent Share

Join Carla Stanton, certified spiritual director and mom of 3, in room 201 every Sunday, 9:15am while the kids are at Sunday School.

Faith Building Block: Grade 4—Apostles' Creed
Feb 1
Faith Building Block: Grade 4—Apostles' Creed

Our 4th graders learn about the Apostles’ Creed in this Faith Building Block.

Assist with Story Time
Feb 1
Assist with Story Time

Sign up for 2 dates when you can accompany the group with the Pastor to the Choir Room.

First Teen Clothes Closet Open Shopping
Feb 2
First Teen Clothes Closet Open Shopping

Help with our First Teen Clothes Closet open shopping on Monday nights!

Bible Matters
Feb 2
Bible Matters

Join Pastor Karyn for a year-long journey through the lectionary.

Quilters
Feb 3
Quilters

Meets weekly on Tues, 9am in Fireside, Sept–May

Wednesday Evening Jazz Worship
Feb 4
Wednesday Evening Jazz Worship

A special jazz liturgy, led by Jon Ailabouni.

Sunshine Team
Feb 5
Sunshine Team

Meeting 1st Thur of every month at 9:30am, to help with odd jobs around First.

Discipleship Matters
Feb 5
Discipleship Matters

Nurturing life-long learning in members of the La Crosse Area Synod.

High School Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Feb 6
High School Retreat @ Sugar Creek

Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!

Baptismal Preparation
Feb 7
Baptismal Preparation

Contact the office to schedule: 608.783.2236 / office@firstlu.org

High School: Christ’s Love in Action
Feb 8
High School: Christ’s Love in Action

High school youth creating cards for homebound.

First’s Annual Tailgate & Appreciation Party
Feb 8
First’s Annual Tailgate & Appreciation Party

All members are invited to First’s Annual Meeting to look ahead at First’s ministries for the coming year.

Dorcas Circle
Feb 10
Dorcas Circle

Meets the 2nd Tues of the month

Caring Cards Ministry
Feb 14
Caring Cards Ministry

A ministry of fellowship & service, typically meeting the 2nd Saturday of the month, Sept–Apr.

Elizabeth Circle
Feb 16
Elizabeth Circle

Meeting the 3rd Monday of the month.

Ash Wednesday Worship
Feb 18
Ash Wednesday Worship

Join us for worship on Ash Wednesday, both in-person and at 1stlu.org/live.

Grief Support Group
Feb 19
Grief Support Group

Join with others who have experienced loss, and receive support from one another. Every third Thursday.

Parents' Night Out
Feb 20
Parents' Night Out

An evening of fun for elementary kids and younger, and a relaxing night for the parent(s)!

OWLs Fly to Weber Center
Feb 21
OWLs Fly to Weber Center

Middle School Lock-in
Feb 21
Middle School Lock-in

Stay up waaaay past your bedtime!

Young Youth Ice Skating
Feb 22
Young Youth Ice Skating

A neon night skate for grades K–5.

OWLs Potluck
Feb 25
OWLs Potluck

OWLs monthly potluck; contact Brian for details

Holden Evening Prayer
Feb 25
Holden Evening Prayer

Join us for this special worship service throughout Lent, Wednesdays at 6:15pm

Foundation Grant Survey Deadline
Mar 1
Foundation Grant Survey Deadline

The application window for the First Lutheran Foundation grant opens Jan 1 each year, and closes on June 1.

More events…