Spiritual Formation
Live a simpler life on the path to spiritual maturity. Our next Spiritual Formation book discussion will look at The Selfless Way of Christ by Henri Nouwen. Group meets Wednesdays at 10 a.m. starting April 8. Pick up a book in the office or contact Michael Beckmann for details.
The Beautifully & Wonderfully Made Women’s Gathering on Friday, April 10 will be a welcoming experience with a meal together, inspiring worship, relaxing chair yoga, and music. Set your burdens aside for a night spent in faithful community. Last chance to register at firstlutherancr.org/women.
Fellowship
April Monthly Luncheon – On Thursday, April 9 at 12 noon we will enjoy a meal together and hear from Kathy Good, Director of the Chris and Suzy DeWolf Innovation Center for Aging and Dementia. Cost for the lunch is just $5 which you can pay at-the-door or when you RSVP online at firstlutherancr.org/lunch. You may also RSVP at the engagement center or by calling the office.
A Sr. Adult Bus Trip to Galena is coming up on May 14! We’ll take a guided tour on the Galena trolley, see Ulysses Grant’s Historical home, and enjoy the well-known downtown shops in the afternoon! RSVP at the engagement center by April 14 – cost will be $89-100, depending on the number of participants.
Outreach Ministries
Help feed Local Kids at HACAP by volunteering to pack food backpacks with healthy and easy to prepare foods on April 16 from 1–3 p.m. After packing, the bags are given out by local schools to kids in need for when they cannot get meals at school. Register Now at firstlutherancr.org/HACAP
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.
Meal Packing 2026 – Share the love of God by feeding those in need through our 3rd Annual Meal Packing Event on Wednesday, April 29. Anyone can be a Captain and form a team – your pickle ball league, scout troop, or garage band - Let’s band together and make 60,000 meals for the hungry! Details on the many ways to take part in the mission can be found at firstlutherancr.org/meals
Music Ministries
Sing Out at the 2026 Hymnfest and Potluck on Sunday, April 19, starting at 3 p.m. You’re invited to add your voice along with our music ensembles and a mass choir from other local churches led by Dr. Jeffrey Blersch. No cost; just bring a main dish, side, or dessert to share!
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 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
