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Sunshine Team
Jun
5
Serve & Give, .HomePage

Sunshine Team

  • Thursday, June 5, 2025
  • 9:30 AM 11:30 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Sunday Morning Worship
Jun
8
Worship

Sunday Morning Worship

  • Sunday, June 8, 2025
  • 8:00 AM 9:00 AM
  • First Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Worship @ Riverside & Synod-Wide Picnic
Jun
8
Worship, .HomePage

Worship @ Riverside & Synod-Wide Picnic

  • Sunday, June 8, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
  • Riverside Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Dorcas Circle
Jun
10
Women's Ministries, Small Groups

Dorcas Circle

  • Tuesday, June 10, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meets the 2nd Tues of the month

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Baptismal Preparation
Jun
14
.HomePage, .Nextsteps

Baptismal Preparation

  • Saturday, June 14, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
  • First Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Synod Night Out at the Loggers
Jun
15
.Nextsteps

Synod Night Out at the Loggers

  • Sunday, June 15, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 9:00 PM
  • Copeland Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Grab a seat at Copeland Park with the La Crosse Area Synod!

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Elizabeth Circle
Jun
16
Women's Ministries, Small Groups

Elizabeth Circle

  • Monday, June 16, 2025
  • 1:00 PM 2:00 PM
  • Member's Homes (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meeting the 3rd Monday of the month.

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OWLs Potluck
Jun
18
OWLs, .HomePage, Small Groups

OWLs Potluck

  • Wednesday, June 18, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

OWLs monthly potluck; contact Brian for details

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Grief Support Group
Jun
19
Small Groups, .HomePage

Grief Support Group

  • Thursday, June 19, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Funeral for Verna Jergens
Jun
21
Funerals & Memorials, .HomePage

Funeral for Verna Jergens

  • Saturday, June 21, 2025
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM
  • First Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We lift in prayer the family and friends of Verna Jergens.

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Outdoor Worship & Potluck
Jun
29
Members, Worship

Outdoor Worship & Potluck

  • Sunday, June 29, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
  • First Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Outdoor worship and potluck on 5th Ave.

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Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
Jul
13
Serve & Give, .HomePage, .Nextsteps

Volunteer Appreciation Picnic

  • Sunday, July 13, 2025
  • 11:15 AM 12:30 PM
  • Rowe Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrating everyone at First who helps bring Faith Alive!

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Blood Drive
Jul
14
Serve & Give, High School, Public, .Nextsteps

Blood Drive

  • Monday, July 14, 2025
  • 12:30 PM 5:30 PM
  • First Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Young Youth Dog Day!
Jul
18
Young Youth, .Nextsteps

Young Youth Dog Day!

  • Friday, July 18, 2025
  • 1:00 PM 2:30 PM
  • First Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Grades K-5 will learn how to be good stewards of God’s faithful creatures!

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Sending Sunday for Youth Ministries
Jul
20
Middle School, .HomePage

Sending Sunday for Youth Ministries

  • Sunday, July 20, 2025
  • 8:00 AM 10:00 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Help send off our middle & high school youth as they begin their summer ministries.

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High School Mission Trip @ North Carolina
Jul
25
to Aug 3
Mission Trip, High School, .Nextsteps, Confirmation Service Opp, Serve & Give, FLY

High School Mission Trip @ North Carolina

  • Fri, Jul 25, 2025 6:00 AM Sun, Aug 3, 2025 10:00 PM
  • Asheville, North Carolina United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Serving in western North Carolina, from July 25–Aug 3, for youth currently in grades 9–12

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Middle School Mission Trip @ Indianapolis
Jul
27
to Aug 1
Mission Trip, .Nextsteps, Confirmation Service Opp, Serve & Give, FLY, Middle School

Middle School Mission Trip @ Indianapolis

  • Sun, Jul 27, 2025 6:00 AM Fri, Aug 1, 2025 10:00 PM
  • Indianapolis, IN (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Serving in Indianapolis, from July 27–Aug 1, for youth currently in grades 6–8

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Vacation Bible School
Aug
3
to Aug 7
Young Youth, Sunday School, Public, .HomePage, .Nextsteps, FLY, Confirmation Service Opp, Serve & Give

Vacation Bible School

  • Sun, Aug 3, 2025 5:00 PM Thu, Aug 7, 2025 8:00 PM
  • First Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Sugar Creek Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Aug
18
.Nextsteps

Sugar Creek Golf Tournament Fundraiser

  • Monday, August 18, 2025
  • 11:00 AM 4:00 PM
  • Viroqua Hills Golf Course (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The annual Sugar Creek fundraiser at Viroqua Hills Golf Course. Contact Sugar Creek directly for more info: 608.734.3113

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Monday Meal @ Trinity
Sep
29
Serve & Give, .HomePage, .Nextsteps, Confirmation Service Opp

Monday Meal @ Trinity

  • Monday, September 29, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 5:00 PM
  • First Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Help serve the community meal at Trinity Lutheran.

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Coffee with Pastor Karyn
Jun
4
Small Groups

Coffee with Pastor Karyn

  • Wednesday, June 4, 2025
  • 7:00 AM 8:00 AM
  • First Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Courageous Men
Jun
4
Small Groups, Men's Ministries

Courageous Men

  • Wednesday, June 4, 2025
  • 6:00 AM 7:00 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Knitters & Prayer Shawls
Jun
3
Serve & Give, Women's Ministries, Small Groups

Knitters & Prayer Shawls

  • Tuesday, June 3, 2025
  • 3:30 PM 4:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Gathering together for fellowship and to create prayer shawls

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Quilters
Jun
3
Women's Ministries, Serve & Give, Small Groups

Quilters

  • Tuesday, June 3, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Bible Matters
Jun
2
Classes, Bible Study, Small Groups

Bible Matters

  • Monday, June 2, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
  • First Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Foundation Grant Deadline
Jun
1
.HomePage, .Nextsteps, Foundation

Foundation Grant Deadline

  • Sunday, June 1, 2025
  • 11:55 PM 11:55 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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High School Kayak & Paddle Board
Jun
1
High School, .HomePage

High School Kayak & Paddle Board

  • Sunday, June 1, 2025
  • 11:30 AM 3:00 PM
  • First Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

High school youth group will spend the afternoon on the water!

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Young Youth Pic and Kick
May
31
Young Youth, .Nextsteps, .HomePage

Young Youth Pic and Kick

  • Saturday, May 31, 2025
  • 11:00 AM 12:30 PM
  • Apple Valley Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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OWLs Fly to Norskedalen
May
29
OWLs, .HomePage, .Nextsteps

OWLs Fly to Norskedalen

  • Thursday, May 29, 2025
  • 1:30 PM 6:00 PM
  • Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

OWLs fly to Norskedalen!

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Wed. Night Study Group
May
28
Bible Study, .Nextsteps, .HomePage, Small Groups

Wed. Night Study Group

  • Wednesday, May 28, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
  • First Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Funeral for Ryan Walker
May
23
Funerals & Memorials, .HomePage

Funeral for Ryan Walker

  • Friday, May 23, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
  • First Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We lift in prayer the family and friends of Ryan Walker.

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First Choir Practice
May
21
Serve & Give, Music, Confirmation Service Opp

First Choir Practice

  • Wednesday, May 21, 2025
  • 7:30 PM 8:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Most Wednesdays at 7pm.

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Wednesday Evening Worship
May
21
Worship

Wednesday Evening Worship

  • Wednesday, May 21, 2025
  • 6:15 PM 7:15 PM
  • First Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Middle School Sports Event
May
18
Middle School, .Nextsteps

Middle School Sports Event

  • Sunday, May 18, 2025
  • 11:30 AM 1:30 PM
  • First Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
Flyer for the Middle School Sports Event, showing graphics of various sports and providing the same info as found on this website.

Middle schoolers (grades 6-8) are invited to play sports outside (weather permitting)!

Snacks will be provided!

If interested in joining please contact the middle school event coordinator, Madi, at madalyn@firstlu.org.


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Madalyn Olson-Loomis

Middle School Events Director

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Peer Ministry Commissioning
May
18
Peer Ministry, .HomePage, FLY

Peer Ministry Commissioning

  • Sunday, May 18, 2025
  • 9:30 AM 10:30 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrating the youth who worked to become better ministers to their peers.

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One Worship & Celebration
May
18
Worship, Peer Ministry, Confirmation, Sunday School, Faith Webs

One Worship & Celebration

  • Sunday, May 18, 2025
  • 9:30 AM 10:30 AM
  • First Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Only one worship service on Sunday, May 19, at 9am.

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Sunday Morning Jazz Worship
May
18
Worship, Confirmation Elective

Sunday Morning Jazz Worship

  • Sunday, May 18, 2025
  • 9:30 AM 10:30 AM
  • First Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A special jazz liturgy, led by Jon Ailabouni.

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Faith Webs Commitment Deadline!
May
18
.Nextsteps, Faith Webs

Faith Webs Commitment Deadline!

  • Sunday, May 18, 2025
  • 12:00 AM 11:55 PM
  • First Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A reminder that all donations toward the commitment made at the beginning of the school year are due.

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Parents' Night Out
May
16
High School, Middle School, Middle & High School, Young Youth, Serve & Give, .Nextsteps, FLY, Confirmation Service Opp

Parents' Night Out

  • Friday, May 16, 2025
  • 4:45 PM 5:45 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Youth Choir Practice
May
14
Music, Middle School, Young Youth, .HomePage, .Nextsteps

Youth Choir Practice

  • Wednesday, May 14, 2025
  • 7:30 PM 8:30 PM
  • First Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Youth Choir for grades 5-7, led by Corissa Vought-Carey.

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Wednesday Evening Jazz Worship
May
14
Worship, Confirmation, Confirmation Elective, Music

Wednesday Evening Jazz Worship

  • Wednesday, May 14, 2025
  • 6:15 PM 7:00 PM
  • First Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A special jazz liturgy, led by Jon Ailabouni.

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Confirmation Celebration
May
14
Confirmation, .HomePage

Confirmation Celebration

  • Wednesday, May 14, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 6:15 PM
  • First Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A time of fellowship for confirmation students, parents/guardians & small group guides.

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Parent Share on Sunday Mornings
May
11
Small Groups

Parent Share on Sunday Mornings

  • Sunday, May 11, 2025
  • 9:15 AM 10:15 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Carla Stanton, certified spiritual director and mom of 3, in room 201 every Sunday, 9:15am while the kids are at Sunday School.

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Blessing Graduates
May
11
High School, .HomePage, FLY

Blessing Graduates

  • Sunday, May 11, 2025
  • 8:00 AM 10:30 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

We invite our graduates and their families to worship, for a special blessing in celebration of this milestone.

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Spring Nosh with Neighbors: City Employees
May
8
Serve & Give, .HomePage, .Nextsteps

Spring Nosh with Neighbors: City Employees

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025
  • 10:45 AM 12:30 PM
  • First Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Confirmation Class
May
7
Confirmation

Confirmation Class

  • Wednesday, May 7, 2025
  • 5:05 PM 6:05 PM
  • First Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Weekly confirmation classes, Wed nights, in Fireside Rm.

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Foundation Estate Planning Dinner
May
4
Foundation, .HomePage, .Nextsteps

Foundation Estate Planning Dinner

  • Sunday, May 4, 2025
  • 11:30 AM 1:30 PM
  • First Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you are considering/reviewing an estate plan, this dinner is for you!

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High School Camp Prep @ Sugar Creek
May
3
High School, .HomePage, FLY, .Nextsteps, Serve & Give

High School Camp Prep @ Sugar Creek

  • Saturday, May 3, 2025
  • 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
  • Sugar Creek Bible Camp (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

High schoolers head to Sugar Creek to help get camp ready for summer campers!

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New-Member Social
May
1
.HomePage, .Nextsteps

New-Member Social

  • Thursday, May 1, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
  • David Reay’s (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

People who would like to become members of First are invited to this informal gathering, where you will get to know more about First and the staff in a relaxed atmosphere. Click here to reg & learn more.

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Preschool Springfest
Apr
27
Preschool, .HomePage

Preschool Springfest

  • Sunday, April 27, 2025
  • 3:00 PM 6:00 PM
  • First Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Silent auction at First, benefitting First Lutheran Preschool.

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