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Middle & High School Milestones
Middle & High School Milestones

Entering MS Milestone: Wednesday, Aug. 27, 6pm
Entering HS Milestone: Wednesday, Aug. 27, 6pm

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Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School

Sun., Aug. 3–Thur, Aug. 7

REGISTER TODAY →

Hospital Reminder
Hospital Reminder

Contact the church office at
608.783.2236
if you are hospitalized at Emplify or Mayo

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All-Church Picnic
All-Church Picnic

Thursday, Aug. 7, 5pm
at Van Riper Park, Shelter #1

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Aug 10
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Outdoor Worship & Potluck
Aug 24
Outdoor Worship & Potluck
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Oct 26
Affirmation of Baptism

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Sign Up Genius
Sign Up Genius

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

Interest Survey
Interest Survey

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

Child Engagement Survey
Child Engagement Survey

Take the Engaging Children Intiative survey HERE.

Easter Flowers
Easter Flowers

CLICK HERE to purchase flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one.

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.

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

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Vacation Bible School
Aug 3
Vacation Bible School

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

Northside Neighborhood Block Party @ Trinity
Aug 11
Northside Neighborhood Block Party @ Trinity

Come celebrate community & join in the fun at the Northside Neighborhood Block Party!

Sugar Creek Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Aug 18
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

Fall Nosh with Neighbors: Pertzsch, Preschool & Headstart
Aug 20
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.

Grade 6–10 Confirmation Orientation
Aug 24
Grade 6–10 Confirmation Orientation

Learn what confirmation has in store this year.

Sunday School Teacher & Volunteer Orientation
Aug 24
Sunday School Teacher & Volunteer Orientation

Orientation for Sunday School teachers & volunteers.

Entering Middle School Milestone
Aug 27
Entering Middle School Milestone

For youth and their parents/guardians as they transition from elementary to middle school.

Entering High School Milestone
Aug 27
Entering High School Milestone

For youth and their parents/guardians as they transition into high school.

Blood Drive
Sep 8
Blood Drive

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

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!

Baptismal Preparation
Oct 11
Baptismal Preparation

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

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!

Confirmation Camp @ Sugar Creek
Jun 14
Confirmation Camp @ Sugar Creek

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

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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