Chicken Dinner Fundraiser
Fundraiser for youth ministries, and an easy meal for your home!
Faith Building Block: 4K—The Keys
Our students in 4K learn about “the keys” of confession & forgiveness in this Faith Building Block.
Parent Share on Sunday Mornings
Join Carla Stanton, certified spiritual director and mom of 3, in room 201 every Sunday, 9:15am while the kids are at Sunday School.
Wednesday Evening Worship
In-person worship on Wednesdays at 6:15pm, and also live streamed.
Sunshine Team
Meeting 1st Thur of every month at 9:30am, to help with odd jobs around First.
New-Member Social
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.
High School Camp Prep @ Sugar Creek
High schoolers head to Sugar Creek to help get camp ready for summer campers!
Foundation Estate Planning Dinner
If you are considering/reviewing an estate plan, this dinner is for you!
Blessing Graduates
We invite our graduates and their families to worship, for a special blessing in celebration of this milestone.
Spring Nosh with Neighbors: City Employees
Help provide a lunch to the city staff of our hometown, Onalaska.
Confirmation Celebration
A time of fellowship for confirmation students, parents/guardians & small group guides.
Grief Support Group
Join with others who have experienced loss, and receive support from one another. Every third Thursday.
Parents' Night Out
An evening of fun for elementary kids and younger, and a relaxing night for the parent(s)!
Faith Webs Commitment Deadline!
A reminder that all donations toward the commitment made at the beginning of the school year are due.
Peer Ministry Commissioning
Celebrating the youth who worked to become better ministers to their peers.
Foundation Grant Deadline
The application window for the First Lutheran Foundation grant opens Jan 1 each year, and closes on June 1.
Baptismal Preparation
Contact the office to schedule: 608.783.2236 / office@firstlu.org
Synod Night Out at the Loggers
Grab a seat at Copeland Park with the La Crosse Area Synod!
High School Mission Trip @ North Carolina
Serving in western North Carolina, from July 25–Aug 3, for youth currently in grades 9–12
Middle School Mission Trip @ Indianapolis
Serving in Indianapolis, from July 27–Aug 1, for youth currently in grades 6–8
Vacation Bible School
Plan ahead to be here for Vacation Bible School this summer!
Wed. Night Study Group
Join Pastor Stanton and Pastor Karyn as for a Wednesday Night Study Group.
Young Youth Earth Day
Grades K–5 gathering on Earth Day to create recycled bird feeders!
Faith Story Dinner Theater
Join us for a family favorite worship service of fellowship and favorite Bible stories.
Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch @ Sugar Creek
Prepare your hearts for Easter Sunday at Sugar Creek Bible Camp.
Justice & Peace Stations of the Cross
Join with others from the community for this prayer walk, Good Friday, 10am
Maundy Thursday Worship
Join us for Maundy Thursday worship, in-person & at 1stlu.org/live
Holy Week Worship Mon–Wed
Holy Week starts with worship Mon–Wed, 6:15pm, at 1stlu.org/live
Palm Sunday Breakfast Fundraiser
Between services enjoy a Palm Sun breakfast, a fundraiser for youth participating in summer ministries.
Palm Sunday
Join us for Palm Sun worship, as we begin Christ’s path to the cross during Holy Week.
Holden Evening Prayer
Join us for this special worship service throughout Lent, Wednesdays at 6:15pm
Cottage Meeting
The leadership of First want to hear your ideas about where God may be calling us in 2025 & beyond.
First Sunday High School Gathering
Small group for youth in high school. Parents/guardians help provide meals.
Volunteer Work Weekend @ First
Great opportunity to make First look nice!
Mabel Anderson Scholarship Deadline
College scholarship for high school graduates who are members of First.
Graduation Milestone & Recognition Dinner
Graduates, you and your parents/guardians are invited to mark the milestone of your graduation at First.
Faith Building Block: Grade 5—Communion
Our 5th graders learn about and prepare for the sacrament of communion in this Faith Building Block.
Elementary Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!
OWLs Fly to hear Celtic Stories & Song @ Pump House
The OWLs (our Older Wiser Lutherans at First Lutheran, for anyone 55+) will fly to the Pumphouse to hear Celtic Stories and Song.
