Family Mini-Golf Cookout – Let’s get together for a little mini-golf, food, and fun at Twin Pines Golf Course at 2-5 p.m. Sunday, June 1!  Everyone - kids and adults - get a round of mini-golf, hot dog, chips and a drink. The best part is that we have made this event free for thanks to our
H3GO Outreach Team to promote our children (and us) to do outreach in a way that's fun for them! Invite friends from school or neighborhood families to come get to know the people of First Lutheran! RSVP firstlutherancr.org/minigolf

Renewing Updates — Work has begun to renew our facilities for God’s mission in our community. The first tasks are exterior brick work, and first floor rooms. Watch for pictures on Facebook or Instagram, and get regular updates at firstlutherancr.org/renewing.

Men’s Night/ Book Discussion: “Lead w/Heart” – Guys - learn to lead in your family, in your business, and in your heart starting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 5 at Big Grove Brewery in Cedar Rapids. We'll read and discuss Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski's bestselling book. Cost is $20 for the book. Open to all men and friends over 21; weekly discussions through the summer. Details & sign up at firstlutherancr.org/men.

June Monthly Luncheon – Come together for food and fellowship at the First Lutheran Monthly Luncheon on Thursday, June 12 at 12 noon. Our guest speaker will be Jenny Schulz, FLC member, attorney, and founder of the Kids First Law Center. Add your name to the list at the sign-up table, or visit firstlutherancr.org/lunch

Transform our Community with Matthew 25 — The Matthew 25 Transform Week is a city-wide partnership effort to transform neighborhoods by helping property owners with repairs or upkeep they cannot complete alone. See the roles available for the week of June 23-27 and register at firstlutherancr.org/transform.

Thrivent Night at the Ballpark for Special Olympics is on Tuesday, June 24, at 6:35 p.m. Local Special Olympians will be honored during pregame festivities before the Kernels game. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., so arrive early to cheer on the Special Olympians. Discounted club tickets may be purchased for $13 online by using the link through firstlutherancr.org/kernels or you may call the Kernels ticket office at 319-896-7560 and mention “Thrivent” to receive the discount and select your seats from Section 113. Questions? Call the local Thrivent Reps at 319-366-2991.

Vacation Bible School & Daycamp! The VBS fun July 14-17 is for Everyone - kids, teens and adults alike! This summer during our "True North" adventure, kids will foster a rock-solid foundation to connect with our unmovable, unshakable friend, Jesus, while discovering the great Alaskan frontier; and we’ll get the summer-camp experience with the counselors from Camp EWALU! Youth Leaders can guide younger campers in the morning, and grow through leadership camp in the afternoons. Adult Volunteers can help us prepare ahead of time, or lead various stations during VBS. Sign up for adventure at firstlutherancr.org/vbs