Vacation Bible School
Plan ahead to be here for Vacation Bible School this summer!
Sunshine Team
Meeting 1st Thur of every month at 9:30am, to help with odd jobs around First.
All-Church Picnic & Waterslide!
Church-wide picnic at Van Riper Park! Food and fellowship for all, and water-park fun for kids!
Sugar Creek Golf Tournament Fundraiser
The annual Sugar Creek fundraiser at Viroqua Hills Golf Course. Contact Sugar Creek directly for more info: 608.734.3113
Fall 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.
Grief Support Group
Join with others who have experienced loss, and receive support from one another. Every third Thursday.
Blessing Backpacks & Devices/Students & Staff
Join us for a blessing to start the school year, for all students & staff, K–college.
Faith Webs Thank You Sunday
Gathering all Faith Webs together one last time, to bless these relationships and to say thank you.
Sunday School Teacher & Volunteer Orientation
Orientation for Sunday School teachers & volunteers.
Entering Middle School Milestone
For youth and their parents/guardians as they transition from elementary to middle school.
Entering High School Milestone
For youth and their parents/guardians as they transition into high school.
OWLs Fly to Lanesboro for Theater
OWLs fly to Lanesboro for dinner and a play at the Commonweal Theatre.
First Day of Sunday School!
Reg your children, get more info, meet the teachers, & get the ball rolling!
Quilt Auction & Fall Festival @ Sugar Creek
Join the Annual Quilt Auction & Fall Festival at Sugar Creek Bible Camp!
5K Fun Run/Walk @ Sugar Creek
5K Fun Run/Walk at Sugar Creek supports summer ministries at the camp.
Faith-Filled-48! @ Sugar Creek
We all need more play days! Join us for some fun at our camp!
Affirmation of Baptism
We give thanks for the gift of baptism & for the confirmands who make public affirmation of their baptism.
Elementary Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!
Middle & High School Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!
High School Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!
Confirmation Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!
Elementary Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!
Confirmation Camp @ Sugar Creek
Confirmation Camp, for youth entering grade 8 in the fall.
ELCA Youth Gathering 2027 @ Minneaplis
The next gathering will be July 16–20, 2024 in New Orleans!
Baptismal Preparation
Contact the office to schedule: 608.783.2236 / office@firstlu.org
Middle School Service Trip @ Indianapolis
Serving in Indianapolis, from July 27–Aug 1, for youth currently in grades 6–8
High School Service Trip @ North Carolina
Serving in western North Carolina, from July 25–Aug 3, for youth currently in grades 9–12
Sending Sunday for Youth Ministries
Help send off our middle & high school youth as they begin their summer ministries.
Young Youth Dog Day!
Grades K-5 will learn how to be good stewards of God’s faithful creatures!
CANCELLED: High School Beach Day
High school youth group will spend the afternoon at the beach!
Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
Celebrating everyone at First who helps bring Faith Alive!
Shoe Drive
Purchase new athletic shoes for First Teen Clothes Closet, so youth have nice shoes for the start of school.
Synod Night Out at the Loggers
Grab a seat at Copeland Park with the La Crosse Area Synod!
Worship @ Riverside & Synod-Wide Picnic
Our second worship service will be at Riverside Park at 10am, with the entire La Crosse Area Synod!
Foundation Grant Deadline
The application window for the First Lutheran Foundation grant opens Jan 1 each year, and closes on June 1.
High School Kayak & Paddle Board
High school youth group will spend the afternoon on the water!
Wed. Night Study Group
Join Pastor Stanton and Pastor Karyn as for a Wednesday Night Study Group.
Middle School Sports Event
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.
Peer Ministry Commissioning
Celebrating the youth who worked to become better ministers to their peers.
Faith Webs Commitment Deadline!
A reminder that all donations toward the commitment made at the beginning of the school year are due.
Parents' Night Out
An evening of fun for elementary kids and younger, and a relaxing night for the parent(s)!
Confirmation Celebration
A time of fellowship for confirmation students, parents/guardians & small group guides.