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Saturday, Oct. 18, 9am
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New-Member Social

Thursday, Oct 16, 6pm
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Faith Webs

Our goal: to get 1-3 households supporting each youth & build community!
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Oct 12

Oct 12, 2025

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM08:00 – 09:008:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Sunday Morning Worship

Oct 12, 2025

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM08:00 – 09:008:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Oct 12, 2025

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM08:00 – 09:008:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Oct 15

Oct 15, 2025

6:15 PM – 7:15 PM18:15 – 19:156:15 PM – 7:15 PM

Wednesday Evening Worship

Oct 15, 2025

6:15 PM – 7:15 PM18:15 – 19:156:15 PM – 7:15 PM

Oct 15, 2025

6:15 PM – 7:15 PM18:15 – 19:156:15 PM – 7:15 PM

Oct 15

Oct 15, 2025

6:15 PM – 7:15 PM18:15 – 19:156:15 PM – 7:15 PM

Wednesday Evening Jazz Worship

Oct 15, 2025

6:15 PM – 7:15 PM18:15 – 19:156:15 PM – 7:15 PM

Oct 15, 2025

6:15 PM – 7:15 PM18:15 – 19:156:15 PM – 7:15 PM

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Oct 10, 2025

Announcements for Sunday, Oct 12

Oct 10, 2025

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Aug 28, 2025

Good News for Sept/Oct 2025

Aug 28, 2025

Additional Signups

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Job Opening: Office Administrator

First Lutheran Church is looking for an Office Administrator.

Faith Webs Evaluation

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Interest Survey

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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

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

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

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

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.

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Oct 5

Oct 5, 2025 – Oct 19, 2025

8:00 AM08:008:00 AM

Butter Braid Fundraiser

Oct 5, 2025 – Oct 19, 2025

8:00 AM08:008:00 AM

Fall fundraiser for youth going to camp & mission trip.

Oct 5, 2025 – Oct 19, 2025

8:00 AM08:008:00 AM

Oct 12

Oct 12, 2025

10:40 AM – 11:40 AM10:40 – 11:4010:40 AM – 11:40 AM

Assist with Story Time

Oct 12, 2025

10:40 AM – 11:40 AM10:40 – 11:4010:40 AM – 11:40 AM

Oct 12, 2025

10:40 AM – 11:40 AM10:40 – 11:4010:40 AM – 11:40 AM

Oct 13

Oct 13, 2025

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM16:00 – 17:004:00 PM – 5:00 PM

First Teen Clothes Closet Open Shopping

Oct 13, 2025

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM16:00 – 17:004:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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

Oct 13, 2025

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM16:00 – 17:004:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Oct 15

Oct 15, 2025

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM19:00 – 20:007:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Wed. Night Study Group

Oct 15, 2025

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM19:00 – 20:007:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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

Oct 15, 2025

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM19:00 – 20:007:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Oct 15

Oct 15, 2025

7:15 PM – 8:15 PM19:15 – 20:157:15 PM – 8:15 PM

First Choir Practice

Oct 15, 2025

7:15 PM – 8:15 PM19:15 – 20:157:15 PM – 8:15 PM

Most Wednesdays at 7pm.

Oct 15, 2025

7:15 PM – 8:15 PM19:15 – 20:157:15 PM – 8:15 PM

Oct 16

Oct 16, 2025

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM18:00 – 19:306:00 PM – 7:30 PM

New-Member Social

Oct 16, 2025

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM18:00 – 19:306:00 PM – 7:30 PM

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.

Oct 16, 2025

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM18:00 – 19:306:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Oct 17

Oct 17, 2025

4:45 PM – 8:00 PM16:45 – 20:004:45 PM – 8:00 PM

Parents' Night Out

Oct 17, 2025

4:45 PM – 8:00 PM16:45 – 20:004:45 PM – 8:00 PM

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

Oct 17, 2025

4:45 PM – 8:00 PM16:45 – 20:004:45 PM – 8:00 PM

Oct 19

Oct 19, 2025

8:00 AM – 11:30 AM08:00 – 11:308:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Faith Webs Youth Signup Deadline

Oct 19, 2025

8:00 AM – 11:30 AM08:00 – 11:308:00 AM – 11:30 AM

For any school-aged child looking to have a faith based experience at a Bible camp or service trip.

Oct 19, 2025

8:00 AM – 11:30 AM08:00 – 11:308:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Oct 19

Oct 19, 2025

11:45 AM – 1:45 PM11:45 – 13:4511:45 AM – 1:45 PM

Advanced Directive Workshop

Oct 19, 2025

11:45 AM – 1:45 PM11:45 – 13:4511:45 AM – 1:45 PM

Learn about Advanced Directives, and how to legally designate a medical decision-maker.

Oct 19, 2025

11:45 AM – 1:45 PM11:45 – 13:4511:45 AM – 1:45 PM

Oct 25

Oct 25, 2025

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM14:00 – 16:002:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Fall Festival

Oct 25, 2025

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM14:00 – 16:002:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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

Oct 25, 2025

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM14:00 – 16:002:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Nov 1

Nov 1, 2025

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM09:00 – 16:009:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Youth Lead

Nov 1, 2025

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM09:00 – 16:009:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Nov 1, 2025

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM09:00 – 16:009:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Nov 1

Nov 1, 2025

10:00 AM – 7:00 PM10:00 – 19:0010:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Elementary Retreat @ Sugar Creek

Nov 1, 2025

10:00 AM – 7:00 PM10:00 – 19:0010:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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

Nov 1, 2025

10:00 AM – 7:00 PM10:00 – 19:0010:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Middle & High School Retreat @ Sugar Creek

Nov 7

Nov 7, 2025 – Nov 8, 2025

7:00 PM19:007:00 PM

Middle & High School Retreat @ Sugar Creek

Nov 7, 2025 – Nov 8, 2025

7:00 PM19:007:00 PM

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

Nov 7, 2025 – Nov 8, 2025

7:00 PM19:007:00 PM

Dec 1

Dec 1, 2025

4:00 PM – 6:30 PM16:00 – 18:304:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Monday Meal @ Trinity

Dec 1, 2025

4:00 PM – 6:30 PM16:00 – 18:304:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Help serve the community meal at Trinity Lutheran.

Dec 1, 2025

4:00 PM – 6:30 PM16:00 – 18:304:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Dec 6

Dec 6, 2025

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM10:00 – 11:0010:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Baptismal Preparation

Dec 6, 2025

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM10:00 – 11:0010:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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

Dec 6, 2025

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM10:00 – 11:0010:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Dec 14

Dec 14, 2025

8:00 AM – 11:30 AM08:00 – 11:308:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Christmas Giving Tree Gifts Due

Dec 14, 2025

8:00 AM – 11:30 AM08:00 – 11:308:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Return gifts by Sun, Dec 15

Dec 14, 2025

8:00 AM – 11:30 AM08:00 – 11:308:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Dec 14

Dec 14, 2025

4:30 PM – 7:30 PM16:30 – 19:304:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Christmas Caroling

Dec 14, 2025

4:30 PM – 7:30 PM16:30 – 19:304:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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

Dec 14, 2025

4:30 PM – 7:30 PM16:30 – 19:304:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Feb 6

Feb 6, 2026 – Feb 7, 2026

7:00 PM19:007:00 PM

High School Retreat @ Sugar Creek

Feb 6, 2026 – Feb 7, 2026

7:00 PM19:007:00 PM

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

Feb 6, 2026 – Feb 7, 2026

7:00 PM19:007:00 PM

Mar 6

Mar 6, 2026 – Mar 7, 2026

7:00 PM19:007:00 PM

Confirmation Retreat @ Sugar Creek

Mar 6, 2026 – Mar 7, 2026

7:00 PM19:007:00 PM

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

Mar 6, 2026 – Mar 7, 2026

7:00 PM19:007:00 PM

Mar 21

Mar 21, 2026

10:00 AM – 7:00 PM10:00 – 19:0010:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Elementary Retreat @ Sugar Creek

Mar 21, 2026

10:00 AM – 7:00 PM10:00 – 19:0010:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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

Mar 21, 2026

10:00 AM – 7:00 PM10:00 – 19:0010:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Graduation Milestone & Recognition Dinner

Mar 22

Mar 22, 2026

5:30 PM – 8:00 PM17:30 – 20:005:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Graduation Milestone & Recognition Dinner

Mar 22, 2026

5:30 PM – 8:00 PM17:30 – 20:005:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Graduates, you and your parents/guardians are invited to mark the milestone of your graduation at First.

Mar 22, 2026

5:30 PM – 8:00 PM17:30 – 20:005:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Mar 29

Mar 29, 2026

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM09:00 – 10:309:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Palm Sunday Breakfast Fundraiser

Mar 29, 2026

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM09:00 – 10:309:00 AM – 10:30 AM

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

Mar 29, 2026

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM09:00 – 10:309:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Apr 1

Apr 1, 2026

1:00 AM – 11:00 PM01:00 – 23:001:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Mabel Anderson Scholarship Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

1:00 AM – 11:00 PM01:00 – 23:001:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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

Apr 1, 2026

1:00 AM – 11:00 PM01:00 – 23:001:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Apr 30

Apr 30, 2026

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM11:00 – 18:0011:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Chicken Dinner Fundraiser

Apr 30, 2026

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM11:00 – 18:0011:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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

Apr 30, 2026

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM11:00 – 18:0011:00 AM – 6:00 PM

May 17

May 17, 2026

1:00 AM – 11:00 PM01:00 – 23:001:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Faith Webs Commitment Deadline!

May 17, 2026

1:00 AM – 11:00 PM01:00 – 23:001:00 AM – 11:00 PM

A reminder that all donations toward the commitment made at the beginning of the school year are due.

May 17, 2026

1:00 AM – 11:00 PM01:00 – 23:001:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Jun 14

Jun 14, 2026 – Jun 19, 2026

2:00 PM14:002:00 PM

Confirmation Camp @ Sugar Creek

Jun 14, 2026 – Jun 19, 2026

2:00 PM14:002:00 PM

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

Jun 14, 2026 – Jun 19, 2026

2:00 PM14:002:00 PM

Jul 8

Jul 8, 2026 – Jul 12, 2026

6:00 AM06:006:00 AM

All-Ages Service Trip @ Duluth, MN

Jul 8, 2026 – Jul 12, 2026

6:00 AM06:006:00 AM

Serving in Duluth, MN, from July 8–12, for ALL AGES!

Jul 8, 2026 – Jul 12, 2026

6:00 AM06:006:00 AM

Jul 12

Jul 12, 2026 – Jul 17, 2026

6:00 AM06:006:00 AM

Middle School Service Trip @ Milwaukee

Jul 12, 2026 – Jul 17, 2026

6:00 AM06:006:00 AM

Serving in Milwaukee, from July 12–17, for youth currently in grades 6–8

Jul 12, 2026 – Jul 17, 2026

6:00 AM06:006:00 AM

Jul 19

Jul 19, 2026 – Jul 25, 2026

6:00 AM06:006:00 AM

High School Service Trip @ Hazlet, NJ

Jul 19, 2026 – Jul 25, 2026

6:00 AM06:006:00 AM

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

Jul 19, 2026 – Jul 25, 2026

6:00 AM06:006:00 AM

Aug 2

Aug 2, 2026 – Aug 6, 2026

5:00 PM17:005:00 PM

Vacation Bible School

Aug 2, 2026 – Aug 6, 2026

5:00 PM17:005:00 PM

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

Aug 2, 2026 – Aug 6, 2026

5:00 PM17:005:00 PM

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