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.
Come to Hear a fantastic show at the 2026 Organists of Iowa concert, this Sunday, Feb. 1 at 3 p.m. featuring Dr. Gregory Hand from the University of Iowa. Professor Hand has toured internationally as a performer and Masterclass instructor, so we are excited to host this talented local performer here!
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 next Sunday, Feb. 8!
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.
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.
Family Bingo Night! — Join us for Family Bingo Night 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sat. Feb. 21 in the Youth Room at First Lutheran Church. We'll cook Papa Murphy’s pizza make root beer floats, and pop fresh popcorn. Small prizes for the winners and fun for the whole family. Cost is $5 per person/max of $20 per family. Register at firstlutherancr.org/bingo
Group
Spiritual Formation — Want
to join a small circle of people, sharing openly and listening deeply without
fixing or advising, creating a safe environment for discovery?
Group Spiritual Direction will meet monthly on the third Thursday, at either 9
a.m. or 6 p.m., beginning Feb. 19. Register at firstlutherancr.org/GSD
