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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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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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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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OWLs Christmas Potluck
The social event of the season is the World-Famous OWLs Christmas Party!
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Drawing from the Well
Women of all ages from First & the greater La Crosse area meet 2nd Saturday each month
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RIC Small Groups
Participate in a 4 week study, digging deeper into how we as Lutherans understand the Bible & scripture most often lifted up as people talk about inclusion of LGBTQIA+
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OWLs Fly to La Crosse Queen Paddleboat Sightseeing Cruise
Our Older Wiser Lutherans (OWLs) relax on paddleboat sightseeing cruise.
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Bible Readers Bible Study
Coming June 8… read thru the whole Bible in an entire year with Pastor Stanton.
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Waking Up White Book Discussion
Beginning Jan 5, we encourage members to begin reading Waking Up White, and start Lent by joining a small group for weekly face to face conversations.
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Lenten Guided Meditation
Men & women are invited to explore various methods of meditation, Sundays at 6pm
Lenten Practice: Visio Divina
Learn the practice of divine seeing, Mondays, 6pm, Rm 207
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Frolic!
For birth to 3-years old & their grown-ups, meeting next on Sun, Dec 9, at 9:15am in Rm 102
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Gifts of Imperfection Small Group IS FULL!
Small group studying Brene Brown’s book, The Gifts of Imperfection, Weds, July 11–Aug 15, 7–8pm
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By Heart: Conversations with Luther’s Small Catechism
New 7-session church-wide study will help you explore Luther’s Small Catechism in a new way, starting Oct 1.
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Healing Democracy Action Circle
Meets the 2nd Sunday of the month, starting October 9, 5–7pm.
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Bible 101
Bible 101 small group meets Thur. nights at the house, 6:30-7:45pm, starting October 6.
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Half Truths Small Group
Meets Wed. evenings in the Upper Rm, 7–8pm. Starts Oct. 5—Nov. 9.