Outreach Potluck 2026 — Mark your calendars for the Outreach Potluck, 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, January 11, 2026. We’ll hear directly from one of the growing community partners connected to our church. Bring a covered dish and everyone in your family to learn about all the many ways our church reaches out to help others.
Men’s Movie Night — Guys over 18, get inspired with a steak dinner and the movie "Alpha" about a young man in prehistoric times who tries to get home against overwhelming odds during winter with the help of a lone wolf. We'll gather 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 at The Showroom in North Liberty. Cost is $25. Friends and family members welcome. Sign up here.
Spiritual Formation Ministries are beginning soon! A new day and evening book discussion group, Group Spiritual Formation starting in February, and options for one-on-one Individual Spiritual Formation as well! Get all the details and see how it fits your life in our latest edition of The Light monthly newsletter.
Children, Youth and Families have a LOT of things to be aware of! Our winter lockin for grade 5-8 is just around the corner (H.S. students can help lead!); info meetings are coming for Middle and High School Summer trips; and if your kids are considering Christian Summer camp, we’ll help with the costs! Find all the details at firstlutherancr.org/connect/youth
Bishop Curry Comes to Luther — ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry will be visiting Luther College in Decorah, IA for a free, public presentation on Martin Luther King Day, January 19, at 10:30 a.m. The event is open to the public, and admission to the morning program and the afternoon break-out sessions are free. Lunch tickets for adults are $10. Find Details and lunch tickets at tickets.luther.edu
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.
New Women’s Study – Our women’s small group known as “Sisters Acts II” is beginning a year-long “Women of the Bible” study on Tuesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. at the church. If you have questions, the office can help you get in touch with group members.
