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

Recent Announcements

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Announcements for Sunday, June 7

INSIDE: Second Service at 10am @ Riverside Park • Summer Book Read • LuMin Giving Challenge

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Events

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

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Bible Matters
Jun 8
Bible Matters

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

Quilters
Jun 9
Quilters

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

Dorcas Circle
Jun 9
Dorcas Circle

Meets the 2nd Tues of the month

Knitters & Prayer Shawls
Jun 9
Knitters & Prayer Shawls

Gathering together for fellowship and to create prayer shawls.

Courageous Men
Jun 10
Courageous Men

Men’s group meets weekly for a time of fellowship & study, Wed mornings

Coffee with Pastor Karyn
Jun 10
Coffee with Pastor Karyn

Gathering on Wed mornings, led by Pastor Karyn, open to all.

Baptismal Preparation
Jun 14
Baptismal Preparation

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

Confirmation Camp @ Sugar Creek (Gr 7ish)
Jun 14
Confirmation Camp @ Sugar Creek (Gr 7ish)

Confirmation Camp, for youth entering grade 8 in the fall.

Elizabeth Circle
Jun 15
Elizabeth Circle

Meeting the 3rd Monday of the month.

OWLs Potluck
Jun 17
OWLs Potluck

OWLs monthly potluck; contact Brian for details

Grief Support Group
Jun 18
Grief Support Group

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

Outdoor Worship & Potluck
Jun 21
Outdoor Worship & Potluck

Outdoor worship and potluck on 5th Ave.

Monday Meal @ Trinity
Jun 22
Monday Meal @ Trinity

Help serve the community meal at Trinity Lutheran.

Summer Book Read
Jun 24
Summer Book Read

Join Pastor Karyn & Pastor Libby in a Summer Book Read this June!

OWLs Fly to Band Concert @ Riverside Park
Jun 24
OWLs Fly to Band Concert @ Riverside Park

OWLs fly to band concert at Riverside Park.

Sending Sunday
Jun 28
Sending Sunday

Help send off our middle school, high school and all-ages service trips as they begin their summer ministries.

Shoe Drive
Jul 1
Shoe Drive

Purchase new athletic shoes for First Teen Clothes Closet, so youth have nice shoes for the start of school.

Sunshine Team
Jul 2
Sunshine Team

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

All-Ages Service Trip @ Duluth, MN
Jul 8
All-Ages Service Trip @ Duluth, MN

Serving in Duluth, MN, from July 8–12, for ALL AGES!

Middle School Service Trip @ Milwaukee
Jul 12
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
Jul 19
High School Service Trip @ Hazlet, NJ

Serving in Hazelt, NJ, from July 19–25, for youth currently in grades 9–12.

Vacation Bible School
Aug 3
Vacation Bible School

Plan ahead to be here for Vacation Bible School this summer!

Summer Nosh with Neighbors: Pertzsch, Preschool & Headstart
Aug 19
Summer Nosh with Neighbors: Pertzsch, Preschool & Headstart

Help provide a lunch to the staff of Pertzsch, First Preschool and UMC Head Start as they kick-off a new school year.

First Day of Sunday School!
Sep 13
First Day of Sunday School!

Reg your children, get more info, meet the teachers, & get the ball rolling!

First Fest!
Sep 13
First Fest!

Inviting all to kick-start a new spiritual practice on First Fest Sunday!

First Day of Gr 8–10 Confirmation Small Groups
Sep 16
First Day of Gr 8–10 Confirmation Small Groups

Small groups begin for grades 8–10

First Day of Gr 6 & 7 Confirmation Classes
Sep 20
First Day of Gr 6 & 7 Confirmation Classes

Grade 6 & 7 confirmation begins

Blood Drive
Sep 21
Blood Drive

Be a hero, save a life… walk-ins welcome, registrations encouraged.

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.

ELCA Youth Gathering 2027 @ Minneaplis
Jun 28
ELCA Youth Gathering 2027 @ Minneaplis

The next gathering will be June 28–July 2 in Minneapolis!

More events…