Advent at First Lutheran: Visit our Advent page for details on upcoming worship, devotions, concerts
and presentations in the season of Advent!
All-Family Bowling Party!
Looking for some fun over Christmas
break? All families with K-12 students are invited for an afternoon of bowling,
pizza, and fellowship at SpareTime! Come hang out on Monday, December 30, 3
– 5 P.M. $15 get you 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, 2 slices of pizza, and
soda. Space is limited, so don’t wait —
register today at firstlutherancr.org/bowl.
Women’s Christmas: An Epiphany Celebration
We will celebrate Women’s Christmas to enjoy each others’ company, especially after the busyness of Christmas on Friday, January 10; 5:30 — 8 p.m. We will begin with a simple meal, then reflect on three gifts that Wise Women give to each other: healing, guidance, and vision for the coming year. Cost: $10 for food and gifts. Register at firstlutherancr.org/women or by contacting Deborah Hansen.
The 2025 Altar Flower dedication
listing is now available and are located at the sign
up desk in the Narthex! If there are
certain days you like to sponsor, be sure to stop by soon as they will likely
fill up fast!
The “Discover: Learning” Breakfast!
Join us for breakfast Sunday, Jan. 5 at 10
a.m. to learn about the options available for
adults to deepen
their faith
in 2025. We will be offering a wide variety of
learning and small group opportunities
for Adults Sundays, Wednesdays, Weekdays
and even online — come grab a bite and see what’s in store!
The Marriage Course: Discover faith-based strategies to grow your marriage closer together through thought-provoking sessions with other couples over 8 weeks. Sunday Mornings at 10 or Wednesday Evenings at 6:30 starting the week of Jan.12. $20 per couple. You can just show up, but RSVP helps at firstlutherancr.org/marriage.
"Celebrate Good News" Winter Study
“The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God” is the introduction to the gospel of Mark, and from there the book takes off! We follow Jesus-on-the-move as he teaches, heals, encourages, and proclaims that good news. Our Winter Book Study will follow Jesus through Mark’s Gospel. We will seek to understand what Jesus means when he says that time is fulfilled. Ask what it means that the kingdom has come near. And come to see how repentance is all about turning around and following him. Details on Group days and times can be found here.
Welcome Newcomers! — Our Newcomers dinner is the best place to
get to know our leadership,
mission and vision for those new to First Lutheran.
Join us for dinner, a tour of our ministries and more
on Thursday Evening, Jan.
16. RSVP and learn more at firstlutherancr.org/im-new
Dr. Carrie Groenewold in Concert — Our Organists of Iowa concert series returns with a performance from Dr. Carrie Groenewold at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Dr. Groenewold serves Dordt University as University Organist, Chair of Church Music and Organ, organ instructor, teaches theory and church music courses, conducts the Bella Voce Women’s Chorus, and directs the Keyboard Department.
The Luther College Nordic Choir, under the direction of Andrew Last, performs at First Lutheran Church (1000 3rd Ave SE., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403) at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 30. Tickets ($20 adult / $10 student) may be purchased in advance at tickets.luther.edu and will also be available at the door one hour prior to the concert.
Monthly Prayer Vigil & Service – Join us in prayer to remind us that Jesus is our Light and our Salvation. Thurs. Jan. 16 is our day of Prayer. Prayer room is open all day with special resources and groups gathering at 9a and 3p., and a special noon vigil service in the Nave.
