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, May 3

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Events

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

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Faith Building Block: 4K—The Keys
May 3
Faith Building Block: 4K—The Keys

Our students in 4K learn about “the keys” of confession & forgiveness in this Faith Building Block.

Sunshine Team
May 7
Sunshine Team

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

Funeral for Keith Briggs
May 7
Funeral for Keith Briggs

We lift in prayer the family and friends of Keith Briggs.

Sunday Morning Worship
May 10
Sunday Morning Worship

In-person worship on Sundays, and also live streamed.

Parent Share
May 10
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
May 10
Assist with Story Time

Sign up for 2 dates when you can accompany the group with the Pastor to the Choir Room.

Dorcas Circle
May 12
Dorcas Circle

Meets the 2nd Tues of the month

Spring Nosh with Neighbors: City Employees
May 14
Spring Nosh with Neighbors: City Employees

Help provide a lunch to the city staff of our hometown, Onalaska.

Parents' Night Out
May 15
Parents' Night Out

An evening of fun for elementary kids and younger, and a relaxing night for the parent(s)!

High School: End of the School Year Bash!
May 16
High School: End of the School Year Bash!

Come celebrate the start of summer!

Faith Webs Commitment Deadline!
May 17
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
May 17
One Worship & Celebration

Only one worship service on this Sunday, for everyone to celebrate together the ministries of Sunday School, Confirmation and Faith Webs.

Middle School Summer Kick-Off Party
May 17
Middle School Summer Kick-Off Party

Celebrate the end of the school year!

Elizabeth Circle
May 18
Elizabeth Circle

Meeting the 3rd Monday of the month.

OWLs Potluck
May 20
OWLs Potluck

OWLs monthly potluck; contact Brian for details

Grief Support Group
May 21
Grief Support Group

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

CASA Adult Forum (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
May 24
CASA Adult Forum (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
Young Youth Pic and Kick
May 30
Young Youth Pic and Kick

Grades K-5 gather for a picnic and some kickball!

Blood Drive
Jun 1
Blood Drive

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

Foundation Grant Deadline
Jun 1
Foundation Grant Deadline

The application window for the First Lutheran Foundation grant opens Jan 1 each year, and closes on June 1.

Baptismal Preparation
Jun 6
Baptismal Preparation

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

Worship @ Riverside & Synod-Wide Picnic
Jun 7
Worship @ Riverside & Synod-Wide Picnic

Our second worship service will be at Riverside Park at 10am, with the entire La Crosse Area Synod!

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

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

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.

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.

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 2
Vacation Bible School

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

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