This Week @ First

There's often lots happening at First!

Here you can check out some of the upcoming events happening in the next week or two, and learn how you can be involved.

Worship times:

September–May

Sundays: 8am, 10:30am and Wednesdays: 6:15pm

June–August

Sundays: 8am & 10am

in-person and online

Recent Announcements

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Announcements for Sunday, May 31

INSIDE: Young Youth Pic and Kick • Deadline for Grants • Blood Drive

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Events

These events will take place in the next week or two…

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Sunday Morning Worship
May 24
Sunday Morning Worship

In-person worship on Sundays, and also live streamed.

Young Youth Pic and Kick
May 30
Young Youth Pic and Kick

Grades K-5 gather for a picnic and some kickball!

Funeral for Marilyn Wuttke
Jun 1
Funeral for Marilyn Wuttke

We lift in prayer the family and friends of Marilyn Wuttke.

Blood Drive
Jun 1
Blood Drive

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

First Teen Clothes Closet Open Shopping
Jun 1
First Teen Clothes Closet Open Shopping

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

Bible Matters
Jun 1
Bible Matters

Join Pastor Karyn for a year-long journey through the lectionary.

Foundation Grant Deadline
Jun 1
Foundation Grant Deadline

The application window for the First Lutheran Foundation grant opens Jan 1 each year, and closes on June 1.

Quilters
Jun 2
Quilters

Meets weekly on Tues, 9am in Fireside, Sept–May

Knitters & Prayer Shawls
Jun 2
Knitters & Prayer Shawls

Gathering together for fellowship and to create prayer shawls.

Courageous Men
Jun 3
Courageous Men

Men’s group meets weekly for a time of fellowship & study, Wed mornings

Coffee with Pastor Karyn
Jun 3
Coffee with Pastor Karyn

Gathering on Wed mornings, led by Pastor Karyn, open to all.

Sunshine Team
Jun 4
Sunshine Team

Meeting 1st Thur of every month at 9:30am, to help with odd jobs around First.

Baptismal Preparation
Jun 6
Baptismal Preparation

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

Worship @ Riverside & Synod-Wide Picnic
Jun 7
Worship @ Riverside & Synod-Wide Picnic

Our second worship service will be at Riverside Park at 10am, with the entire La Crosse Area Synod!

Dorcas Circle
Jun 9
Dorcas Circle

Meets the 2nd Tues of the month

Confirmation Camp @ Sugar Creek (Gr 7ish)
Jun 14
Confirmation Camp @ Sugar Creek (Gr 7ish)

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

Elizabeth Circle
Jun 15
Elizabeth Circle

Meeting the 3rd Monday of the month.

OWLs Potluck
Jun 17
OWLs Potluck

OWLs monthly potluck; contact Brian for details

Grief Support Group
Jun 18
Grief Support Group

Join with others who have experienced loss, and receive support from one another. Every third Thursday.

Outdoor Worship & Potluck
Jun 21
Outdoor Worship & Potluck

Outdoor worship and potluck on 5th Ave.

Monday Meal @ Trinity
Jun 22
Monday Meal @ Trinity

Help serve the community meal at Trinity Lutheran.

Sending Sunday
Jun 28
Sending Sunday

Help send off our middle school, high school and all-ages service trips as they begin their summer ministries.

All-Ages Service Trip @ Duluth, MN
Jul 8
All-Ages Service Trip @ Duluth, MN

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

Middle School Service Trip @ Milwaukee
Jul 12
Middle School Service Trip @ Milwaukee

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

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!

All-Church Picnic & Waterslide!
Aug 6
All-Church Picnic & Waterslide!

Church-wide picnic at Van Riper Park! Food and fellowship for all, and water-park fun for kids!

Foundation Grant Survey Deadline
Mar 1
Foundation Grant Survey Deadline

The application window for the First Lutheran Foundation grant opens Jan 1 each year, and closes on June 1.

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

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

More events…