Events
Middle School Picnic and Park
A day of fun, food, and play for our middle schoolers at Seven Bridges Park!
Cottage Meeting
The leadership of First want to hear your ideas about where God may be calling us in 2026 & beyond.
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.
Sunshine Team
Meeting 1st Thur of every month at 9:30am, to help with odd jobs around First.
Spring Nosh with Neighbors: City Employees
Help provide a lunch to the city staff of our hometown, Onalaska.
Parents' Night Out
An evening of fun for elementary kids and younger, and a relaxing night for the parent(s)!
Grief Support Group
Join with others who have experienced loss, and receive support from one another. Every third Thursday.
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
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!
Foundation Grant Survey Deadline
The application window for the First Lutheran Foundation grant opens Jan 1 each year, and closes on June 1.
Wed. Night Study Group
Join Pastor Stanton and Pastor Karyn as for a Wednesday Night Study Group.
Faith Webs Spring Game Day!
Faith Web households are invited to get together, for fun, lunch & company over a couple of games.
Volunteer Work Weekend for Spring @ First
Great opportunity to make First look nice!
Caring Cards Ministry
A ministry of fellowship & service, typically meeting the 2nd Saturday of the month, Sept–Apr.
OWLs Fly to Yesterday's Youth @ Sugar Creek
OWLs fly to Sugar Creek for Yesterday’s Youth.
RESCHEDULED: Palm Sunday Breakfast Fundraiser
Between services enjoy a Palm Sun breakfast, a fundraiser for youth participating in summer ministries.
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.
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.
OWLs Fly to see Let’s Hang On @ Heider Center
Join the OWLs (our Older Wiser Lutherans at First, for anyone 55+) on this outing to the Heider Center.
Elementary Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!
CANCELLED: Middle School Playground
Discover the essence of outdoor playground fun brought indoors!
CANCELLED: High School: Glow in the Dark
An unforgettable evening packed with games, music, and fun for our high school youth!
Confirmation Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!
OWLs Fly to Mousetrap @ Weber Center
Our Older Wiser Lutherans (and for anyone 55+) fly to the Weber to take in a show.
Lenten Devotions & Small Groups
Lent small groups will meet once a week and together study Journeying Through Lent with Luke.
Ash Wednesday Worship
Join us for worship on Ash Wednesday, both in-person and at 1stlu.org/live.
Peer Ministry Commissioning
Peer Ministry is a great way for our 10th graders to learn about how to deal with any situation.
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.
