Funeral for Richard "Odie" Odemoe
We lift in prayer the family and friends of Richard "Odie" Odemoe.
Wed. Night Study Group
Join Pastor Stanton and Pastor Karyn as for a Wednesday Night Study Group.
Parents' Night Out
An evening of fun for elementary kids and younger, and a relaxing night for the parent(s)!
Christmas Cookie Decorating
Decorating Christmas cookies together, in the Fellowship Hall.
Christmas Caroling
Hop on a bus and take a ride around Onalaska to visit and carol to those who need extra Christmas cheer!
OWLs Christmas Potluck
The social event of the season is the World-Famous OWLs Christmas Party!
Sunday School Christmas Worship
It is a wonderful time of year and a great way for our kids to spread their Christmas joy!
Grief Support Group
Join with others who have experienced loss, and receive support from one another. Every third Thursday.
Sunshine Team
Meeting 1st Thur of every month at 9:30am, to help with odd jobs around First.
Caring Cards Ministry
A ministry of fellowship & service, typically meeting the 2nd Saturday of the month, Sept–Apr.
Faith Building Block: Grade 2—What's Fair
Our 2nd graders learn about God’s love and “What’s Fair” in this Faith Building Block.
Faith Webs Winter Game Day!
Faith Web households are invited to get together, for fun, lunch & company over a couple of games.
Baptismal Preparation
Contact the office to schedule: 608.783.2236 / office@firstlu.org
Confirmation Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!
Peer Ministry Commissioning
Peer Ministry is a great way for our 10th graders to learn about how to deal with any situation.
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.
Volunteer Work Weekend for Spring @ First
Great opportunity to make First look nice!
Faith Webs Spring Game Day!
Faith Web households are invited to get together, for fun, lunch & company over a couple of games.
Chicken Dinner Fundraiser
Fundraiser for youth ministries, and an easy meal for your home!
Blessing Graduates
We invite our graduates and their families to worship, for a special blessing in celebration of this milestone.
Sending Sunday
Help send off our middle school, high school and all-ages service trips as they begin their summer ministries.
Vacation Bible School
Plan ahead to be here for Vacation Bible School this summer!
All-Church Picnic & Waterslide!
Church-wide picnic at Van Riper Park! Food and fellowship for all, and water-park fun for kids!
Advent Around the Table
Join us for this intergenerational event, to grow in our faith as we begin the Advent season.
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Worship @ Onalaska United Methodist
Ecumenical worship service at Onalaska United Methodist on Thanksgiving Eve.
Baskets of Belonging Ingathering
On Wednesday, Nov 19, from 2-6, churches from across La Crosse county will be bringing the items they have been collecting for the past six weeks, for those who will be newly housed, to Trinity Lutheran Church on the Northside. We could use your help! This is going to be a big task and so I am asking folks from our congregation to help out as they can. If you would like to help out, you can meet me here at First at 3:15 and drive us over (leaving there around 5:00 or so) or you can go directly to Trinity when it works for you. This is a great volunteer opportunity for those of you looking for volunteer hours for NHS.
There will also be help needed on Thursday to help organize everything, but when that is happening I don't have all the details. Email or text Pastor Karyn if this interests you (608.433.6002).
If you plan on helping on Wednesday and need a ride, let me know.
Thanks for all the ways you make our community better!
Questions? Connect with karyn@firstlu.org.
MAP Report Summit
Learn about the results from First’s recent Missional Assessment Profile.
Connecting with the Gospel of John
Connect with the Gospel of John in this short overview led by Pastor Karyn.
Community Leader Gathering
Hearing from local voices about unmet needs in the greater La Crosse area; all are welcome!
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 School Service Trip Info Meeting
Learn more about the 2026 Middle School service trip to Milwaukee.
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!
Grade 10 Confirmation Rehearsal
Dinner, group photo & rehearsal for Affirmation Sunday, for all grade 10 confirmands affirming their faith.
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.
Volunteer Work Weekend for Fall @ First
Great opportunity to make First look nice!
ConFest
An evening of fellowship and worship for confirmation youth in the La Crosse Area Synod.
High School Service Trip Info Meeting
Learn more about the 2026 High School service trip to New Jersey.
OWLs Fly to Yesterday's Youth @ Sugar Creek
OWLs fly to Sugar Creek for Yesterday’s Youth.
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!