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Advent Around the Table
Advent Around the Table

An intergenerational event to begin the Advent season.
Sunday, Nov. 30, 9:15am

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Christmas Giving Tree
Christmas Giving Tree

Gifts due back, wrapped, by
Sunday, Dec. 14

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Monday Meal @ Trinity
Monday Meal @ Trinity

Monday, Dec. 1, 4pm
Help serve the community meal at Trinity Lutheran.

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Sundays: 8am and 10:30am
Wednesdays: 6:15pm
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First Lutheran Church
410 Main St, Onalaska WI
608.783.2236  •  office@firstlu.org

UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES...
Sunday Morning Worship
Nov 23
Sunday Morning Worship
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Worship @ Onalaska United Methodist
Nov 26
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Worship @ Onalaska United Methodist
Wednesday Evening Worship
Dec 3
Wednesday Evening Worship
Blue Christmas
Dec 21
Blue Christmas
Christmas Eve Worship
Dec 24
Christmas Eve Worship
Christmas Day Worship
Dec 25
Christmas Day Worship
Sunday Morning Jazz Worship
Jan 11
Sunday Morning Jazz Worship
Wednesday Evening Jazz Worship
Jan 28
Wednesday Evening Jazz Worship
One Worship & Celebration
May 17
One Worship & Celebration

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Parents' Night Out
Nov 21
Parents' Night Out
Assist with Story Time
Nov 23
Assist with Story Time
First Teen Clothes Closet Open Shopping
Nov 24
First Teen Clothes Closet Open Shopping
Onalaska Community Thanksgiving Dinner @ The Armory
Nov 27
Onalaska Community Thanksgiving Dinner @ The Armory
Monday Meal @ Trinity
Dec 1
Monday Meal @ Trinity
First Choir Practice
Dec 3
First Choir Practice
Wed. Night Study Group
Dec 3
Wed. Night Study Group
Baptismal Preparation
Dec 6
Baptismal Preparation
OWLs Fly to Viterbo Christmas
Dec 6
OWLs Fly to Viterbo Christmas
Bethlehem Event @ English
Dec 13
Bethlehem Event @ English
Christmas Giving Tree Gifts Due
Dec 14
Christmas Giving Tree Gifts Due
Christmas Flowers
Dec 14
Christmas Flowers
Christmas Caroling
Dec 14
Christmas Caroling
Blue Christmas
Dec 21
Blue Christmas
High School Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Feb 6
High School Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Confirmation Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Mar 6
Confirmation Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Elementary Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Mar 21
Elementary Retreat @ Sugar Creek
Graduation Milestone & Recognition Dinner
Mar 22
Graduation Milestone & Recognition Dinner
Palm Sunday Breakfast Fundraiser
Mar 29
Palm Sunday Breakfast Fundraiser
Mabel Anderson Scholarship Deadline
Apr 1
Mabel Anderson Scholarship Deadline
New-Member Social
Apr 9
New-Member Social
Chicken Dinner Fundraiser
Apr 30
Chicken Dinner Fundraiser
Faith Webs Commitment Deadline!
May 17
Faith Webs Commitment Deadline!
Confirmation Camp @ Sugar Creek
Jun 14
Confirmation Camp @ Sugar Creek
All-Ages Service Trip @ Duluth, MN
Jul 8
All-Ages Service Trip @ Duluth, MN
Middle School Service Trip @ Milwaukee
Jul 12
Middle School Service Trip @ Milwaukee
High School Service Trip @ Hazlet, NJ
Jul 19
High School Service Trip @ Hazlet, NJ
Vacation Bible School
Aug 2
Vacation Bible School
ELCA Youth Gathering 2027 @ Minneaplis
Jun 28
ELCA Youth Gathering 2027 @ Minneaplis
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Announcements for Sunday, Nov. 23
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Good News for November 2025

Additional Signups

Not everything is an event… Look here to take the next step for ministries that don’t occur at a specific date or time or that we are lifting up outside the church.

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Meal Train for Becky Runde
Meal Train for Becky Runde

Provide a meal for Becky’s family through Dec.

Sign Up Genius
Sign Up Genius

CLICK HERE to view ALL of our current Sign Up Genius signups.
Salvation Army Bell Ringers Needed!

Tis the season! Bellringers are needed through Dec. 24.

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Christmas Events Insert

CLICK HERE to view/download/print our Christmas Events insert and Christmas flowers form.

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.

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