New Wednesday Night Options for music, meals, worship and learning have all started for the year. Check out the full calendar online or in the printed Ministry Guidebooks. Wed. Schedule
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Renewing for God’s Mission — Last weekend we kicked off our 3-year campaign to renew our facility for God’s Mission: to be welcoming in our community like Christ welcomes us. Read more about the goals and timeline in our newsletters, or on our website at firstlutherancr.org/renewing.
Monthly Luncheon Oct. 10 with County Auditor, Joel Miller! As Mr. Miller comes to the end of his 17-year stint as Linn County Auditor in December, come to hear the challenges, successes and important roles the County Auditor does for us: Managing all County payments, payrolls, property records, and tax billings, and their role in managing the mechanics of elections. Cost is $5 at the door; RSVP at the sign up table, or firstlutherancr.org/lunch
Ministry Partners Fair – Sun. Oct. 20 Come learn about all the ministry our church does in our community together with incredible partners at our Ministry Partner Fair at 10-11 a.m. Sunday, October 20 just outside the sanctuary. You'll meet the people behind the outreach ministries we support with our volunteers and donations to improve our world. Come learn about the services they provide and how you can partner with them to make a difference!
Prayer Vigil for Our Country’s Election: Christ Our Peace
Join us on Thursday, October 31 at First Lutheran as we pray for our country and the November 5 election. The Prayer Room will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and at 12 noon we will meet in the sanctuary as a community for a vigil prayer service, which will be streamed, and recorded to our YouTube channel. If you cannot come in person, contact deborahh@firstlutherancr.org to receive the prayer materials so you can join us in prayer wherever you are.
Collecting Cold Gear for Neighbors in Need – It's the time of year when we start realizing how many boots and gloves we have accumulated through the years. Here's an idea: bring the extras to church! Items brought in will be distributed through our SEMP meals and Willis Dady. Boots, both men’s and women’s are always a crucial need! Financial contributions allow us to bargain hunt online and thrift stores!
Support the CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, October 13, 1:30 p.m. at Thomas Park, Marion. Sign up to walk or donate at in the narthex or online at firstlutherancr.org/CROP
Reminder to our 5 p.m. Worshipers: Bring a tasty treat next week for our appetizer fellowship after worship on Saturday, Oct. 12
Now Hiring for paid nursery attendants on Sundays, Wednesdays and other times as needed. Must be 16+. Details at firstlutherancr.org/employment
