Sing Out Hymnfest Today! Uplift your soul and connect in community at our Sing Out Hymnfest & Potluck this Sunday starting at 3 p.m. We will enjoy many unique settings written by our special guest musician, Dr. Jeffrey Blersch. Readings between songs will provide a deeper understanding of the music; and the potluck following will provide a deeper sense of community! We've invited other churches to join in the experience, so bring a friend who likes to sing or just enjoys good music, and we'll see you at 3!
Take First Steps to getting connected! Come discover more about the mission of First Lutheran and let us help you plug into our community and ministries. Come upstairs to rm. 306 at 10 a.m. Sundays, now through April 26. Wednesday evenings also available; details and RSVP at firstlutherancr.org/FirstSteps.
Healing Prayer Worship — Next Weekend, April 25-26 our worship services will incorporate extra time of prayer, and anointing with oil as we emphasize healing and prayer. We will also receive prayer concerns that will shared and prayed over by our staff and prayer team. Bring your heavy hearts and lift them to the Lord for healing and prayer next weekend.
There’s a Place for You at Meal Packing 2026 – Let’s Feed Eastern Iowa during the 3rd Annual Meal Packing Event on Wednesday, April 29. Individuals can still sign up and we will give you a team to work with! Come, meet some new friends and feed some neighbors in need. Details and Sign up at firstlutherancr.org/meals
The Season of Dedication & Invitation is here! Invite others to join in the fun, service, and faith-building experiences with the First Lutheran Family this Spring; and be sure to join us for our dedication weekend, May 1-3 with a blessing service in worship, scavenger hunt, tours, and an “indoor picnic” lunch. See more at firstlutherancr.org/renewing
Take a Bike Ride for the CROP Walk on Sunday, April 26. Donate at least $20 per family and ride together from Hoover Park, CR to Dan and Debbie’s Creamery in Ely for a scoop of ice cream courtesy of our outreach team! Short-ride option, rider support and sag wagon included. All proceeds benefit the CROP hunger walk. Bring friends! Get the details and sign up the family at Firstlutherancr.org/CROP.
Upcoming Community Concerts – We are excited to be hosting two community concerts in the coming weeks. First we will welcome the New Horizons Band, a Sr. Adult musicians group on Sunday, April 26 at 2:30 p.m. Free-will Admission. Then, the Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale will host their spring concert the next Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. Get tickets in advance at crchorale.org.
