All-Ages Service Trip Info Meeting
Learn more about the 2026 All-Ages service trip to Duluth.
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!
Parents' Night Out @ Sugar Creek
An evening of fun for elementary kids and younger, and a relaxing night for the parent(s)!
Butter Braid Fundraiser
Fall fundraiser for youth going to camp & mission trip.
Baptismal Preparation
Contact the office to schedule: 608.783.2236 / office@firstlu.org
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.
Parents' Night Out
An evening of fun for elementary kids and younger, and a relaxing night for the parent(s)!
Fall Festival
It’s time to fill our parking lot with trunks full of treats for neighborhood kids!
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!
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.
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.
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!
Wed. Night Study Group
Join Pastor Stanton and Pastor Karyn as for a Wednesday Night Study Group.
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
Northside Neighborhood Block Party @ Trinity
Come celebrate community & join in the fun at the Northside Neighborhood Block Party!
Young Youth Dog Day!
Grades K-5 will learn how to be good stewards of God’s faithful creatures!
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!
Foundation Grant Deadline
The application window for the First Lutheran Foundation grant opens Jan 1 each year, and closes on June 1.
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.
Spring Nosh with Neighbors: City Employees
Help provide a lunch to the city staff of our hometown, Onalaska.
Foundation Estate Planning Dinner
If you are considering/reviewing an estate plan, this dinner is for you!
High School Camp Prep @ Sugar Creek
High schoolers head to Sugar Creek to help get camp ready for summer campers!
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.
First Sunday High School Gathering
Small group for youth in high school. Parents/guardians help provide meals.
