

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!

ConFest
An evening of fellowship and worship for confirmation youth in the La Crosse Area Synod.

Volunteer Work Weekend for Fall @ First
Great opportunity to make First look nice!

Affirmation of Baptism
We give thanks for the gift of baptism & for the confirmands who make public affirmation of their baptism.

Peer Ministry
Peer Ministry is a great way for our 10th graders to learn about how to deal with any situation.

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!

Palm Sunday Breakfast Fundraiser
Between services enjoy a Palm Sun breakfast, a fundraiser for youth participating in summer ministries.

Volunteer Work Weekend for Spring @ First
Great opportunity to make First look nice!

Chicken Dinner Fundraiser
Fundraiser for youth ministries, and an easy meal for your home!


Confirmation Camp @ Sugar Creek
Confirmation Camp, for youth entering grade 8 in the fall.



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.



Confirmation Celebration
A time of fellowship for confirmation students, parents/guardians & small group guides.



Faith Story Dinner Theater
Join us for a family favorite worship service of fellowship and favorite Bible stories.


Maundy Thursday Worship
Join us for Maundy Thursday worship, in-person & at 1stlu.org/live

Holy Week Worship Mon–Wed
Holy Week starts with worship Mon–Wed, 6:15pm, at 1stlu.org/live

Holden Evening Prayer
Join us for this special worship service throughout Lent, Wednesdays at 6:15pm


Ash Wednesday Worship
Join us for worship on Ash Wednesday, both in-person and at 1stlu.org/live.


Faith Alive! U: Weekend Workshops
Join others for an afternoon of exploring & learning about your faith.

Grade 10 Confirmation Rehearsal
Dinner, group photo & rehearsal for Affirmation Sunday, for all grade 10 confirmands affirming their faith.

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

Faith Web March Meet-up
We’re hosting the next Faith Web meet-up on Sunday, Mar. 3, between services, in the sanctuary:
elementary kids meet their supporting households from 9–9:15am
middle school/high school kids meet their supporting households 10:15–10:30am
Questions about Faith Webs? Stop by the Faith Webs table in the narthex after worship!

Faith Alive! U: Embracing Awkward Conversations
Learn strategies from Rev. Libby Howe on how to approach tough conversations in ways that strengthen connections.

Faith Alive! U: Land Use Acknowledgment Statements
Join Pastor Ben Morris to learn more about land recognition statements.

Grade 8 Confirmation Registration
8th graders register for their confirmation classes Sept 25–29.

Grade 9 Confirmation Registration
9th graders register for their confirmation classes Sept 18–22.

Car Wash
Confirmation students will do a free car wash on Wednesday, May 13, from 5–8pm.

Christians, Jews and Muslims
This class, originally scheduled for confirmation students, is now open to all and will take place on Wednesday night at 5pm in the Fireside Room.