Holden Evening Prayer This Wednesday Mar. 18 — This Wednesday we will offer the experience of the peaceful, contemplative Holden Evening Prayer worship service. This liturgy is very well known for its beautiful and moving musical settings composed by Marty Haugen. Long-time members will remember this from years past during the season of Lent; and we encourage newer members to come and experience this comforting worship experience together.
Invest in our Youth by supporting faith-forming experiences through the Youth Stock Sale. You be invited as our honored guests for the stockholders dinner to hear about the experience from our youth after their trip! Look for the Youth Stock display in the coffee area, or visit firstlutherancr.org/youthstock
A Grief Circle is a safe, confidential and supportive community where you can share with others who are also grieving. A new Grief Circle is meeting now through April, each Wednesday at 4pm. We will read, write, and converse exploring “touchstones" on a healing journey together. For Questions or to RSVP, contact Visitation Chaplain Sheila Anderson at 319-213-6611, or sheilaa@firstlutherancr.org.
Meal Packing 2026 – Share the love of God by feeding those in need through our 3rd Annual Meal Packing Event on Wednesday, April 29. Anyone can be a Captain and form a team – your pickle ball league, scout troop, or garage band - Let’s band together and make 60,000 meals for the hungry! Details on the many ways to take part in the mission can be found at firstlutherancr.org/meals
Christian Women from across the community are invited for an evening of presence, centering and renewal together at the Beautifully & Wonderfully Made Women’s gathering on Friday, April 10. Get the details in the latest newsletter or firstlutherancr.org/women.
Dads and Kids can also enjoy that evening with a fancy dinner and karaoke party, also on Friday, April 10. Grandpas, Uncles, and friends welcome too. Details at firstlutherancr.org/dad.
Guys, grab your Pickleball paddle or borrow one of ours for a fun night of the popular sport that provides great exercise for people of all skill level and abilities. We'll gather at 7-9 p.m. Thurs. March 26 at Smithfield Courts in SW Cedar Rapids. Invite a friend to come with you. Cost is $10. RSVP at firstlutherancr.org/men.
