
Take the MAP (Mission Assessment Profile)
All members are asked for their input to help build the future of First Lutheran.

Wed. Night Study Group
Join Pastor Stanton and Pastor Karyn as for a Wednesday Night Study Group.


Fall Festival
It’s time to fill our parking lot with trunks full of treats for neighborhood kids!

Assist with Story Time
At the 10:30 Sunday service, during the sermon, the non-preaching pastor will lead Story Time in the Choir Room, for all kids aged 4 through 3rd grade, as parents choose.
Story Time is a 10-15 minute mini-lesson about the story being preached in worship. There will likely be a song, a dramatic reading, prayer and definitely an opportunity to move around.
Kids will return to their families during the Hymn of the Day, immediately after the sermon is completed.
You can help:
We need 2 parents each week to accompany this crew as it can be quite large and more than any one pastor can handle alone.
We hope every parent that is likely to make use of this Story Time ministry can spare a week or two over the course of the year so no one has to miss the adult sermon in the sanctuary with any regularity.
Please sign up for at least TWO dates when you can accompany the group with the Pastor to the Choir Room, stay there during the lesson and lead them all back to the sanctuary. It really is just assisting with 'classroom management' kind of stuff.

First Teen Clothes Closet Open Shopping
Help with our First Teen Clothes Closet open shopping on Monday nights!

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.

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!

Parents' Night Out
An evening of fun for elementary kids and younger, and a relaxing night for the parent(s)!


Baptismal Preparation
Contact the office to schedule: 608.783.2236 / office@firstlu.org


Christmas Caroling
Hop on a bus and take a ride around Onalaska to visit and carol to those who need extra Christmas cheer!

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!

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.

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.

OWLs Fly to Yesterday's Youth @ Sugar Creek
OWLs fly to Sugar Creek for Yesterday’s Youth.


Butter Braid Fundraiser
Fall fundraiser for youth going to camp & mission trip.

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

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.
