First Teen Clothes Closet Open Shopping
Help with our First Teen Clothes Closet open shopping on Monday nights!
Wed. Night Study Group
Join Pastor Stanton and Pastor Karyn as for a Wednesday Night Study Group.
Assist with Story Time
Sign up for 2 dates when you can accompany the group with the Pastor to the Choir Room.
Faith Alive! U: Weekend Workshops
Join others for an afternoon of exploring & learning about your faith.
Screening of 1946
First’s Reconciling in Christ team will be hosting a dinner & screening of this important documentary.
Parents' Night Out
An evening of fun for elementary kids and younger, and a relaxing night for the parent(s)!
High School Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!
Baptismal Preparation
Contact the office to schedule: 608.783.2236 / office@firstlu.org
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.
Foundation Grant Survey Deadline
The application window for the First Lutheran Foundation grant opens Jan 1 each year, and closes on June 1.
Confirmation Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!
Middle School Playground
Discover the essence of outdoor playground fun brought indoors!
Elementary Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!
Graduation Milestone & Recognition Dinner
Graduates, you and your parents/guardians are invited to mark the milestone of your graduation at First.
Palm Sunday Breakfast Fundraiser
Between services enjoy a Palm Sun breakfast, a fundraiser for youth participating in summer ministries.
Mabel Anderson Scholarship Deadline
College scholarship for high school graduates who are members of 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.
Chicken Dinner Fundraiser
Fundraiser for youth ministries, and an easy meal for your home!
Faith Webs Commitment Deadline!
A reminder that all donations toward the commitment made at the beginning of the school year are due.
Foundation Grant Deadline
The application window for the First Lutheran Foundation grant opens Jan 1 each year, and closes on June 1.
Confirmation Camp @ Sugar Creek
Confirmation Camp, for youth entering grade 8 in the fall.
All-Ages Service Trip @ Duluth, MN
Serving in Duluth, MN, from July 8–12, for ALL AGES!
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
Serving in Hazelt, NJ, from July 19–25, for youth currently in grades 9–12.
Vacation Bible School
Plan ahead to be here for Vacation Bible School this summer!
ELCA Youth Gathering 2027 @ Minneaplis
The next gathering will be June 28–July 2 in Minneapolis!
Christmas Caroling
Hop on a bus and take a ride around Onalaska to visit and carol to those who need extra Christmas cheer!
Christmas Flowers
Christmas Flowers
If you would like to give a rose in honor or memory of loved ones to decorate for our Christmas Eve services, you may do so at here.
Cost is $5 per rose.
Christmas Giving Tree Gifts Due
Please return gifts for the Christmas Giving Tree by this date.
Bethlehem Event @ English
Experience the sights & sounds of Bethlehem at the time of Christ’s birth, at English Lutheran.
OWLs Fly to Viterbo Christmas
OWLs fly to Viterbo Theatre for musical, with dinner beforehand.
Onalaska Community Thanksgiving Dinner @ The Armory
Enjoy a meal, and/or help serve, 11am–2pm on Thanksgiving Day, at the Armory. Go to www.octd.org to volunteer!
Connecting with the Gospel of John
Connect with the Gospel of John in this short overview led by Pastor Karyn.
OWLs Fly to Heart of La Crosse @ Pump House
The OWLs (our Older Wiser Lutherans at First Lutheran, for anyone 55+) will fly to the Pumphouse to see the Heart of La Crosse.
Middle & High School 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!
Youth Lead
LED BY: Youth! Adults who equip and allow youth to lead! Powered by Peer Ministry Leadership.
THE NEED: “Youth are either leading or they are leaving.” If the church is to survive, today is the day to say to youth, “We need you!” Youth must be the church of today, not just the church of tomorrow.
THE GOAL: Every church will raise the bar in how they invite youth to be EQUIPPED, EMPOWERED and ALLOWED to lead.
THE THEME:
The THRILLS! – Experiencing meaningful, purposeful adventures in faith.
The CHILLS! – Mind blowing surprises of God’s love, grace, peace and hope
The SKILLS! – Practical, repeatable, relational faith and life skills
Event starts at 9am in Minneapolis, so our group from First will leave from church around 6:15am.
Questions? Connect with Megan, megan@firstlu.org.
Fall Festival
It’s time to fill our parking lot with trunks full of treats for neighborhood kids!
Take the MAP (Mission Assessment Profile)
All members are asked for their input to help build the future of First Lutheran.
Advanced Directive Workshop
Learn about Advanced Directives, and how to legally designate a medical decision-maker.
Faith Webs Youth Signup Deadline
For any school-aged child looking to have a faith based experience at a Bible camp or service trip.
OWLs Fly to Yesterday's Youth @ Sugar Creek
OWLs fly to Sugar Creek for Yesterday’s Youth.
Faith Webs Opens to Supporters
The opportunities are endless & God shows up in big ways when people choose to connect & support one another.
Parents' Night Out @ Sugar Creek
An evening of fun for elementary kids and younger, and a relaxing night for the parent(s)!
Faith-Filled-48! @ Sugar Creek
First Lutheran's 48-hour festival @ Sugar Creek! Come for any or all of the fun, faith-filled 48 hours!
All-Ages Service Trip Info Meeting
Learn more about the 2026 All-Ages service trip to Duluth.
Entering High School Milestone
For youth and their parents/guardians as they transition into high school.
Entering Middle School Milestone
For youth and their parents/guardians as they transition from elementary to middle school.
Sunday School Teacher & Volunteer Orientation
Orientation for Sunday School teachers & volunteers.
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.
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