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ELCA Youth Gathering 2024 @ New Orleans
The next gathering will be July 16–20, 2024 in New Orleans!
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Grief Support Group
Carrying on after the death of a loved one can be difficult & lonely; join with others who have experienced loss, and care for each other.
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Middle School Mission Trip @ Rapid City, SD
Serving in Rapid City, SD, July 21–26, for youth currently in grades 6 & 7
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Summer Art Series
Join us for a summer art series, 1st & 3rd Sundays thru summer, between services.
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Sunshine Team
Meeting 1st Thur of every month at 9:30am, to help with odd jobs around First
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Vacation Bible School: Start the Party!
Plan ahead to be here for Vacation Bible School this summer!
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Sugar Creek Golf Tournament Fundraiser
The annual Sugar Creek fundraiser at Viroqua Hills Golf Course. Contact Sugar Creek directly for more info: 608.734.3113
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Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
Celebrating everyone at First who helps bring Faith Alive!
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Sending Sunday for Youth Ministries
Help send off our middle & high school youth as they begin their summer ministries.
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Confirmation Camp @ Sugar Creek
Confirmation Camp, for youth entering grade 8 in the fall.
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Mandala Painting
Mandala Painting
Thursday, June 13
Join Pastor Karyn for an evening of creativity, relaxation and fellowship as we paint wooden Celtic mandalas. We will use two painting techniques to paint our wooden mandalas, each person receiving four Celtic mandalas to work with.
Bring an appetizer or snack to share.
COST: $25 (paid at event)
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Worship @ Riverside & Synod-Wide Picnic
Our second worship service will be at Riverside Park at 10am, with the entire La Crosse Area Synod!
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Funeral for Warren “Bud” Mullikin
We lift in prayer the family and friends of Warren “Bud” Mullikin.
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Pre-Gathering Gathering
Gathering together with other church’s in our synod, in preparation for the ELCA Gathering.
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Foundation Grant Deadline
The application window for the First Lutheran Foundation grant opens Jan 1 each year, and closes on June 1.
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Faith Webs Commitment Deadline!
Thank you to everyone who participated in a Faith Web this year! We pray these relationships in your church family continue to grow!
A reminder that all donations toward the $300 commitment made at the beginning of the school year are due by June 1.
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Peer Ministry Commissioning
Celebrating the youth who worked to become better ministers to their peers.
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Parents' Night Out
An evening of fun for elementary kids & younger, & a relaxing night for the parent(s)!
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Peer Ministry
Peer Ministry is a great way for our 10th graders to learn about how to deal with any situation.
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Confirmation Celebration
A time of fellowship for confirmation students, parents/guardians & small group guides.
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Parent Share on Sunday Mornings
Join Carla Stanton, certified spiritual director and mom of three, in room 201 every Sunday, 9:15-10:15am while the kids are at Sunday School.
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Faith Building Block: 4K—The Keys
Our students in 4K learn about “the keys” of confession & forgiveness in this Faith Building Block.
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Volunteer Work Weekend @ Sugar Creek
Help make Sugar Creek Bible Camp ready for summer camp season.
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Blessing Graduates
We invite our graduates & their families to worship, for a special blessing in celebration of this milestone.
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Chicken Dinner Fundraiser
Fundraiser for youth ministries, and an easy meal for your home!
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Luther College Collegiate Chorale Concert
Luther College Collegiate Chorale concert at First; free and open to the public.
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