Lenten Mentor Ministry is an amazing opportunity to create inter-generational spiritual friendships and support the faith formation of our Youth. Learn more and volunteer to be a mentor during Lent (Feb.18 – Mar. 25) by visiting firstlutherancr.org/mentor.
Children, Youth and Families:
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complete our renewed Children’s Ministry area, the Discovery Zone for kidz!
Visit firstlutherancr.org/wishlist - Considering Christian Summer camp? We can help with the cost! Find all the details at firstlutherancr.org/campership.
Ladies’ Night Out — On Monday, January 26, at 5:30 PM all women who are members and friends are invited to at El Viejo, 90 Twixt Town Road in Cedar Rapids. Please RSVP to hostess Kris Cleveland at (319) 899-3418, or sign-up at the engagement center in the narthex. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
Financial Forum — In anticipation of the Annual Meeting on Feb. 8, Bob Koenig and our Finance Team will host an open budget forum on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 10:10 a.m. in the lower-level fellowship hall, rm. 104. See how the ledger balanced at the end of 2025, and get a detailed look at 2026 budget priorities.
The Organists of Iowa Concert series features top organists from Iowa’s colleges and universities. As our first Music Arts concert in 2026, we are proud to welcome Dr. Gregory Hand, professor of organ at the University of Iowa on Sunday, February 1 at 3 p.m.
A Souper Collection — From now thru Souper Bowl Sunday, Feb. 8 we are collecting hearty soups (with pull-tops) along with other foods like granola and protein bars which will be given to the emergency overflow shelter for people to eat when they have to check in before they can get to a meal site.
Celebrate the Year of Ministry — On Souper Sunday, February 8 we will have one combined worship service at 10 a.m., followed by a Soup lunch at 11a, and our Annual Meeting starting at 12 noon. Come celebrate the ministry of 2025 and look forward into 2026 together as a congregation on Feb. 8!
February Luncheon — Gather together for food with friends at the February Monthly Luncheon on Thurs., Feb. 12 at 12 noon. We will hear from Trees Forever about their post-derecho tree planting project and other environmental concerns they work on. RSVP at the Engagement Center or firstlutherancr.org/luncheon.
