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 Stewardship Sunday, Feb. 1

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Events

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

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Warming Center
Nov 1
Warming Center

Provide a meal for the homeless, twice/month, Nov–Apr.

Stewardship Week
Feb 1
Stewardship Week

Join us for Stewardship Week at First Lutheran!

Faith Building Block: Grade 4—Apostles' Creed
Feb 1
Faith Building Block: Grade 4—Apostles' Creed

Our 4th graders learn about the Apostles’ Creed in this Faith Building Block.

Discipleship Matters
Feb 5
Discipleship Matters

Nurturing life-long learning in members of the La Crosse Area Synod.

High School Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Feb 6
High School Retreat @ Sugar Creek

Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!

Baptismal Preparation
Feb 7
Baptismal Preparation

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

Sunday Morning Worship
Feb 8
Sunday Morning Worship

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

Parent Share
Feb 8
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
Feb 8
Assist with Story Time

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

High School: Christ’s Love in Action
Feb 8
High School: Christ’s Love in Action

High school youth creating cards for homebound.

First’s Annual Tailgate & Appreciation Party
Feb 8
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.

First Teen Clothes Closet Open Shopping
Feb 9
First Teen Clothes Closet Open Shopping

Help with our First Teen Clothes Closet open shopping on Monday nights!

Bible Matters
Feb 9
Bible Matters

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

Quilters
Feb 10
Quilters

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

Dorcas Circle
Feb 10
Dorcas Circle

Meets the 2nd Tues of the month

Courageous Men
Feb 11
Courageous Men

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

Coffee with Pastor Karyn
Feb 11
Coffee with Pastor Karyn

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

Wednesday Evening Worship
Feb 11
Wednesday Evening Worship

In-person worship on Wednesdays at 6:15pm, and also live streamed.

Peer Ministry
Feb 11
Peer Ministry

Peer Ministry is a great way for our 10th graders to learn about how to deal with any situation.

Wed. Night Study Group
Feb 11
Wed. Night Study Group

Join Pastor Stanton and Pastor Karyn as for a Wednesday Night Study Group.

First Choir Practice
Feb 11
First Choir Practice

Most Wednesdays at 7pm.

Caring Cards Ministry
Feb 14
Caring Cards Ministry

A ministry of fellowship & service, typically meeting the 2nd Saturday of the month, Sept–Apr.

Elizabeth Circle
Feb 16
Elizabeth Circle

Meeting the 3rd Monday of the month.

Ash Wednesday Worship
Feb 18
Ash Wednesday Worship

Join us for worship on Ash Wednesday, both in-person and at 1stlu.org/live.

Lenten Devotions & Small Groups
Feb 18
Lenten Devotions & Small Groups

Lent small groups will meet once a week and together study Journeying Through Lent with Luke.

Grief Support Group
Feb 19
Grief Support Group

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

Parents' Night Out
Feb 20
Parents' Night Out

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

OWLs Fly to Weber Center
Feb 21
OWLs Fly to Weber Center

Our Older Wiser Lutherans (and for anyone 55+) fly to the Weber to take in a show.

Middle School Lock-in
Feb 21
Middle School Lock-in

Stay up waaaay past your bedtime!

Young Youth Ice Skating
Feb 22
Young Youth Ice Skating

A neon night skate for grades K–5.

More events…