Wednesday Evening Worship
In-person worship on Wednesdays at 6:15pm, and also live streamed.
Peer Ministry
Peer Ministry is a great way for our 10th graders to learn about how to deal with any situation.
Sunshine Team
Meeting 1st Thur of every month at 9:30am, to help with odd jobs around First.
Caring Cards Ministry
A ministry of fellowship & service, typically meeting the 2nd Saturday of the month, Sept–Apr.
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.
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.
Assist with Story Time
Sign up for 2 dates when you can accompany the group with the Pastor to the Choir Room.
Faith Alive! U: Weekend Workshops
Join others for an afternoon of exploring & learning about your faith.
Wed. Night Study Group
Join Pastor Stanton and Pastor Karyn as for a Wednesday Night Study Group.
Grief Support Group
Join with others who have experienced loss, and receive support from one another. Every third Thursday.
Screening of 1946
First’s Reconciling in Christ team will be hosting a dinner & screening of this important documentary.
Faith Webs Winter Game Day!
Faith Web households are invited to get together, for fun, lunch & company over a couple of games.
Young Youth Bingo and Board Games
Fun and prizes for grades K–5, meeting in Fellowship Hall.
Parents' Night Out
An evening of fun for elementary kids and younger, and a relaxing night for the parent(s)!
Faith Building Block: Grade 4—Apostles' Creed
Our 4th graders learn about the Apostles’ Creed in this Faith Building Block.
High School Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!
Baptismal Preparation
Contact the office to schedule: 608.783.2236 / office@firstlu.org
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.
Ash Wednesday Worship
Join us for worship on Ash Wednesday, both in-person and at 1stlu.org/live.
Holden Evening Prayer
Join us for this special worship service throughout Lent, Wednesdays at 6:15pm
Foundation Grant Survey Deadline
The application window for the First Lutheran Foundation grant opens Jan 1 each year, and closes on June 1.
Confirmation Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!
Peer Ministry Commissioning
Peer Ministry is a great way for our 10th graders to learn about how to deal with any situation.
Faith Building Block: Grade 5—Communion
Our 5th graders learn about and prepare for the sacrament of communion in this Faith Building Block.
Middle School Playground
Discover the essence of outdoor playground fun brought indoors!
High School: Glow in the Dark
An unforgettable evening packed with games, music, and fun for our high school youth!
Elementary Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!
Graduation Milestone & Recognition Dinner
Graduates, you and your parents/guardians are invited to mark the milestone of your graduation at First.
Palm Sunday Breakfast Fundraiser
Between services enjoy a Palm Sun breakfast, a fundraiser for youth participating in summer ministries.
Mabel Anderson Scholarship Deadline
College scholarship for high school graduates who are members of First.
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.
Faith Building Block: Kindergarten—Lord's Prayer
Our students in Kindergarten learn the Lord’s Prayer in this Faith Building Block.
Volunteer Work Weekend for Spring @ First
Great opportunity to make First look nice!
Middle School Picnic and Park
A day of fun, food, and play for our middle schoolers at Seven Bridges Park!
Faith Webs Spring Game Day!
Faith Web households are invited to get together, for fun, lunch & company over a couple of games.
Chicken Dinner Fundraiser
Fundraiser for youth ministries, and an easy meal for your home!
Blessing Graduates
We invite our graduates and their families to worship, for a special blessing in celebration of this milestone.
Faith Building Block: 4K—The Keys
Our students in 4K learn about “the keys” of confession & forgiveness in this Faith Building Block.
Faith Webs Commitment Deadline!
A reminder that all donations toward the commitment made at the beginning of the school year are due.
One Worship & Celebration
Only one worship service on this Sunday, for everyone to celebrate together the ministries of Sunday School, Confirmation and Faith Webs.
Foundation Grant Deadline
The application window for the First Lutheran Foundation grant opens Jan 1 each year, and closes on June 1.
Confirmation Camp @ Sugar Creek
Confirmation Camp, for youth entering grade 8 in the fall.
Sending Sunday
Help send off our middle school, high school and all-ages service trips as they begin their summer ministries.
All-Ages Service Trip @ Duluth, MN
Serving in Duluth, MN, from July 8–12, for ALL AGES!
Middle School Service Trip @ Milwaukee
Serving in Milwaukee, from July 12–17, for youth currently in grades 6–8
High School Service Trip @ Hazlet, NJ
Serving in Hazelt, NJ, from July 19–25, for youth currently in grades 9–12.
Vacation Bible School
Plan ahead to be here for Vacation Bible School this summer!
All-Church Picnic & Waterslide!
Church-wide picnic at Van Riper Park! Food and fellowship for all, and water-park fun for kids!
ELCA Youth Gathering 2027 @ Minneaplis
The next gathering will be June 28–July 2 in Minneapolis!
First Teen Clothes Closet Open Shopping
Help with our First Teen Clothes Closet open shopping on Monday nights!
Virtual Christmas Pageant Rerun
In the spirit of Christmas reruns, rewatch our favorite retelling of the Christmas story… our virtual Christmas pageant: Do Not Be Afraid!
Blue Christmas
Join us for a worship service including music, prayers, candlelight, & reflection on what God is up to amidst our blue feelings around Christmas.
Sunday Morning Bible Study
Join Madalyn Olson-Loomis for a year-long discussion of Sunday’s sermon and Narrative readings.
Middle School Christmas Pajama & Movie Night
A cozy, festive night for our middle school youth!
Sunday School Christmas Worship
It is a wonderful time of year and a great way for our kids to spread their Christmas joy!
OWLs Christmas Potluck
The social event of the season is the World-Famous OWLs Christmas Party!
Knitters & Prayer Shawls
Gathering together for fellowship and to create prayer shawls.
Christmas Caroling
Hop on a bus and take a ride around Onalaska to visit and carol to those who need extra Christmas cheer!
Christmas Cookie Decorating
Decorating Christmas cookies together, in the Fellowship Hall.
Christmas Flowers
Christmas Flowers
If you would like to give a rose in honor or memory of loved ones to decorate for our Christmas Eve services, you may do so at here.
Cost is $5 per rose.
Christmas Giving Tree Gifts Due
Please return gifts for the Christmas Giving Tree by this date.
Bethlehem Event @ English
Experience the sights & sounds of Bethlehem at the time of Christ’s birth, at English Lutheran.
Funeral for Richard "Odie" Odemoe
We lift in prayer the family and friends of Richard "Odie" Odemoe.
OWLs Fly to Viterbo Christmas
OWLs fly to Viterbo Theatre for musical, with dinner beforehand.
Road to Bethlehem @ Sugar Creek
Journey through the Advent story by visiting this live nativity at Sugar Creek.
Advent Around the Table
Join us for this intergenerational event, to grow in our faith as we begin the Advent season.

