Youth Stock Sale — Support our youth's leadership development and their ministry at Vacation Bible School (VBS) by participating in our annual Youth Stock Sale. Funds raised will provide training, resources, and team- building activities for youth leaders as they serve the children of the congregation during VBS. Purchase shares at a table in the Narthex or online at firstlutherancr.org/youthstock. Thank you for supporting our young leaders!
Meals from the Heartland — Give nourishing aid to people facing hunger locally &around the country with our 2025 Meal Packing event on Wednesday, April 30. There are many opportunities to help us create 50,000 meals in one day! Learn more and see how you can make a difference or donate to the cause at firstlutherancr.org/meals.
Ladies’ Night Out – All women of First Lutheran, including friends & visitors are welcome to come join our dinner and conversations! On Monday, March 31 at 5:30 p.m. we will meet at The Olive Garden, 367 Collins Road NE. You can RSVP at the sign-up table or by calling Mary Kay Grodt at 319-364-7694.
Field Trip to the Art Museum — Spring in the Country is the Grant Wood painting featured in our Lenten Series artwork - and the original lives just a few blocks away at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art! Everyone is invited to take a church field trip to the museum on Thursday, April 10. Tickets are normally $10 but are FREE for this special night! Hours are 5-8 p.m., with a special private tour just for us starting at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP at firstlutherancr.org/grantwood so we can tell our tour guide how many are coming!
Dad & Me Karaoke! – Kids, put on your fancy dinner clothes and grab your Dad because it's
time to sing! Join us 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25 for a night you'll always remember with a delightful dinner and a professional DJ to help you and Dad sing your favorite hits! Cost is $30 and includes a plated meal, sparkling grape juice, music, and fun! Sign up at firstlutherancr.org/dad.
April Monthly Luncheon – Come together at our next monthly luncheon on Thursday, April 11 at 12 noon. Spiritual Director (and FLC member) Leslie Schwarting from Prairiewoods in Hiawatha will come to share about "The Awakened Brain" conference coming to First Lutheran in early May. The event in May featuring Dr. Lisa Miller from Columbia University explores the physical brain-heath benefits of Spirituality. Sign up for the luncheon in the narthex, or at firstlutherancr.org/lunch.
Let it Shine! Hymn Fest & Potluck on May the 4th will be an intergalactic, stellar event with our music ensembles leading songs and readings focused on the wonder of God’s celestial creation of the Earth and All Stars. Hymnfest starts at 3 p.m. followed by a big, all-church potluck dinner. Bring a main dish, side or dessert to share and enjoy a fun meal with your fellow sinners and saints in our Cantina!
