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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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Pre-Gathering Gathering
Gathering together with other church’s in our synod, in preparation for the ELCA Gathering.
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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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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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Volunteer Work Weekend @ First
Great opportunity to make First look nice!
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Mabel Anderson Scholarship Deadline
College scholarship for high school graduates who are members of First.
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Palm Sunday Breakfast Fundraiser
Between services enjoy a Palm Sun breakfast, a fundraiser for youth participating in summer ministries.
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Graduation Milestone & Recognition Dinner
Graduates, you & your parents/guardians are invited to mark the milestone of your graduation at First.
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Faith Web March Meet-up
We’re hosting the next Faith Web meet-up on Sunday, Mar. 3, between services, in the sanctuary:
elementary kids meet their supporting households from 9–9:15am
middle school/high school kids meet their supporting households 10:15–10:30am
Questions about Faith Webs? Stop by the Faith Webs table in the narthex after worship!
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Advent Around the Table
Join us for this intergenerational event in Fellowship Hall as we create advent crafts for our homes, have fellowship & grow in our faith as we kick off the Advent season.
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Fall Festival
It’s time to fill our parking lot with trunks full of treats for neighborhood kids!
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Meet Your Faith Web!
We’re hosting the first Faith Web introduction events on Sunday, Oct. 15 (and a backup time on Sunday, Oct. 22 if you don't connect during the first one) between services, in the sanctuary:
elementary kids meet their supporting households from 9–9:15am
middle school/high school kids meet their supporting households 10:15–10:30am
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Coulee Region Hunger Walk / Run / Bike
A relaxed 5K that raises money for local non-profits fighting hunger in our area.
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Butter Braid Fundraiser
Fall fundraiser for youth going to camp & mission trip.
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Play Days @ Sugar Creek!
We all need more play days! Join us for some fun at our camp!
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Blessing Backpacks & Devices/Students & Staff
Join us for a blessing to start the school year, for all students & staff, K–college.
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JOURNEY Tri-Synod High School Youth Gathering
Boundless Wisconsin Youth Leadership Development Event at Sugar Creek, for high school youth.
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First Teen Clothes Closet High School Art Show
Artwork by Pa Houa, graduate of Holmen High School.
Dear First Lutheran Congregation, you are cordially invited to First Teen Clothes Closet's High School Art Show.
WHEN: Sunday, April 2, 2023
WHERE: Trinity Lutheran Church, 1010 Sill Street, La Crosse (park on Charles Street and enter south door on Charles Street)
First Teen Clothes Closet is partnering with art students and teachers at Onalaska and Logan High Schools to bring teen art to our walls!
We would love to have you come and see what they've created, while also touring our Clothes Closet! Light refreshments will be served.
Please call the church office (608.783.2236) if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!
You can learn more about the First Teen Clothes Closet by clicking here!
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Parents' Night Out & Christmas Cookie Decorating!
An evening of fun for elementary kids & younger, & an opportunity for parents to get in some Christmas shopping!
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Middle & High School Mission Trip to Bayou Le Batre, Alabama
Mission trip for middle and high school youth.
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Middle & High School Super Bowl-ing Party
Middle & High School Super Bowl-ing Party on Sun, Feb 2, 5pm at Coulee Golf Bowl
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Middle & High School Get Lost in Corn Maze
Middle & high school youth get lost in corn maze, Sat Oct 19, gather at church at 3:30pm
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High School Mission Trip to San Francisco, CA
Serving in San Francisco, CA from July 21–26, for youth currently in grades 9–12!
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Easter Basket Raffle Fundraiser
Easter Basket Raffle, fundraiser for high school mission trip, tickets on sale Apr 7–14