Personal Care Drive for Helping Hands – Support community members in need this fall through our Personal Care drive. A simple gift — a bar of soap, toothpaste, or shampoo — can bring dignity and hope. All ages are welcome to contribute; bring items to the collection point in the worship space for distribution through our ministry partners at Helping Hands. Learn More.
High School Ministry is Back in the Youth Room this Sunday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. with Pizza and Games in the completely renewed space! For Grade 9-12 students and friends. The Youth Room is now also open Wednesdays 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. before worship for all students as well!
Contemplative Hands - Join together for reflection and creativity — knitting, stitching, drawing, or simply enjoying fellowship. No experience or supplies needed; we can even teach you some knitting with our materials! Expect laughter, conversation, and a warm welcome. No sign-up required; just drop by Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 1:30 p.m. in room 310.
“Helping Hands, Helping Hearts” Worship Celebration! Come together on Sunday, November 16 for one combined 10 a.m. worship service, followed by a free Celebration Meal at 11:30 a.m., sponsored by Thrivent. We’ll celebrate the generosity that sustains our ministries and support a special offering for our ministry partner Helping Hands — including a $10,000 matching grant that doubles every donation through 2025! Please RSVP by visiting firstlutherancr.org/RSVP or by contacting the church office.
Ladies’ Night Out — On Monday, Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m. All women of First Lutheran and friends are invited to gather for dinner in the restaurant at Pickle Palace, 101 First Ave. SW. Sign up at the table outside worship, or RSVP to our hostess, Mary Kay Grodt at 319-364-7694.
Dr. Stephen Hamilton in Concert – Dr. Hamilton has been a concert touring organist across the US and EU for nearly four decades, and is bringing his masterful talents to First Lutheran on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. In-person and streaming at firstlutherancr.org/live.
