Events
Directory Update & Household Photos
Members: update your contact info in our online directory, and get a photo taken of your household!
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.
Chicken Dinner Fundraiser
Fundraiser for youth ministries, and an easy meal for your home!
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)!
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.
Baptismal Preparation
Contact the office to schedule: 608.783.2236 / office@firstlu.org
Confirmation Camp @ Sugar Creek (Gr 7ish)
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!
Foundation Grant Survey Deadline
The application window for the First Lutheran Foundation grant opens Jan 1 each year, and closes on June 1.
ELCA Youth Gathering 2027 @ Minneaplis
The next gathering will be June 28–July 2 in Minneapolis!
First Teen Clothes Closet Open Shopping
Help with our First Teen Clothes Closet open shopping on Monday nights!
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.
Faith Story Dinner Theater
Join us for a family favorite worship service of fellowship and favorite Bible stories.
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.
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!
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.
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.
High School Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!
Discipleship Matters
Nurturing life-long learning in members of the La Crosse Area Synod.
Screening of 1946
First’s Reconciling in Christ team will be hosting a dinner & screening of this important documentary.
Faith Alive! U: Weekend Workshops
Join others for an afternoon of exploring & learning about your faith.
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.