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First Fest!
First Fest!

Sunday, Sept. 7, 11:30am
Invite your friends!

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Choir Practice Begins
Choir Practice Begins

Wednesdays, starting Aug. 27, 7:15pm

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Faith Web Thank You Sunday
Faith Web Thank You Sunday

Aug 24, 10am Service

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Events
Sunday Morning Worship
Aug 31
Sunday Morning Worship
Wednesday Evening Worship
Sep 3
Wednesday Evening Worship
Outdoor Worship @ Sugar Creek
Oct 5
Outdoor Worship @ Sugar Creek
Affirmation of Baptism
Oct 26
Affirmation of Baptism
One Worship & Celebration
May 17
One Worship & Celebration

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Sign Up Genius
Sign Up Genius

CLICK HERE to view ALL of our current Sign Up Genius signups.

Faith Webs Evaluation
Faith Webs Evaluation

Take a short Faith Webs eval HERE.

Interest Survey
Interest Survey

Let us know how you’d like to be involved and how you’d like to help at First!

Update Your Contact Info / Member Directory
Update Your Contact Info / Member Directory

Update your contact info, get access to our online member directory, and submit a photo for the directory.

Scrip Cards
Scrip Cards

Support our youth ministry by purchasing gift cards for the stores you shop at every week.

Cancer Support
Cancer Support

A First Lutheran member found himself dealing with prostate cancer, and would like to make himself available for e-mail, phone or in-person conversations with anyone interested in having a friendly ear to listen & provide mutual support. 

Assist with Worship
Assist with Worship

Make worship happen by reading, serving communion, leading projection and more!

Donations For Ukraine
Donations For Ukraine

Support Ukraine through Lutheran World Relief, Lutheran Disaster Response and Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, all working to bring aid and care to those affected by the war.

Signup for Events

Look below for events that have a signup, registration, RSVP or other “next step”…

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Blood Drive
Sep 8
Blood Drive

Be a hero, save a life… walk-ins welcome, registrations encouraged.

Wed. Night Study Group
Sep 10
Wed. Night Study Group

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

5K Fun Run/Walk @ Sugar Creek
Sep 13
5K Fun Run/Walk @ Sugar Creek

5K Fun Run/Walk at Sugar Creek supports summer ministries at the camp.

Cookies for College Students!
Sep 29
Cookies for College Students!

Bake cookies for our college students!

Monday Meal @ Trinity
Sep 29
Monday Meal @ Trinity

Help serve the community meal at Trinity Lutheran.

Faith-Filled-48! @ Sugar Creek
Oct 3
Faith-Filled-48! @ Sugar Creek

We all need more play days! Join us for some fun at our camp!

Parents' Night Out @ Sugar Creek
Oct 3
Parents' Night Out @ Sugar Creek

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

Outdoor Worship @ Sugar Creek
Oct 5
Outdoor Worship @ Sugar Creek

Worship outdoors at beautiful Sugar Creek!

Baptismal Preparation
Oct 11
Baptismal Preparation

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

New-Member Social
Oct 16
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.

Parents' Night Out
Oct 17
Parents' Night Out

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

Fall Festival
Oct 25
Fall Festival

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

Elementary Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Nov 1
Elementary Retreat @ Sugar Creek

Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!

Middle & High School Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Nov 7
Middle & High School Retreat @ Sugar Creek

Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!

High School Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Feb 6
High School Retreat @ Sugar Creek

Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!

Confirmation Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Mar 6
Confirmation Retreat @ Sugar Creek

Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!

Elementary Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Mar 21
Elementary Retreat @ Sugar Creek

Experience how to connect with the living God at Sugar Creek!

Graduation Milestone & Recognition Dinner
Mar 22
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
Mar 29
Palm Sunday Breakfast Fundraiser

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

Mabel Anderson Scholarship Deadline
Apr 1
Mabel Anderson Scholarship Deadline

College scholarship for high school graduates who are members of First.

Chicken Dinner Fundraiser
Apr 30
Chicken Dinner Fundraiser

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

Faith Webs Commitment Deadline!
May 17
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
Jun 14
Confirmation Camp @ Sugar Creek

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

High School Service Trip @ Hazlet, NJ
Jul 19
High School Service Trip @ Hazlet, NJ

Serving in Hazelt, NJ, from July 19–25, for youth currently in grades 9–12.

Vacation Bible School
Aug 2
Vacation Bible School

Plan ahead to be here for Vacation Bible School this summer!

ELCA Youth Gathering 2027 @ Minneaplis
Jun 28
ELCA Youth Gathering 2027 @ Minneaplis

The next gathering will be June 28–July 2 in Minneapolis!

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