This afternoon: Fight Hunger with our Bike Ride for the CROP Walk. Donate $20 per family and meet at Hoover Park at 2 p.m. to bike together down to Dan and Debbie’s Creamery in Ely for a scoop of ice cream courtesy of our outreach team! Proceeds benefit the CROP hunger walk for local and global hunger relief. Bring friends! Get the details and sign up the family at Firstlutherancr.org/CROP.
Stay out of the Sun and enjoy the New Horizons Band concert here at 2:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon. This Sr. Adult band comprised of many highly-skilled, life-long musicians puts on a great show!
Ladies’ Night Out — On Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. all ladies of the congregation are invited to come together for food and fun at the Irish Democrat, 3207 First Avenue SE, in Cedar Rapids. If you plan to come, please add your name to the list at the Engagement Center, or RSVP to Becky Cram at (319) 448-4535.
There’s a Place for You at Meal Packing this Wednesday! – Let’s Feed Eastern Iowa during the 3rd Annual Meal Packing Event on Wednesday, April 29. Individuals can still sign up and we will give you a team to work with! Come, meet some new friends and feed some neighbors in need. Visit firstlutherancr.org/meals today!
Dedication Weekend is here! Invite others to join in the fun, service, and faith-building experiences at First Lutheran as we host our public ribbon cutting this Friday, May 1 at 3 p.m. and celebrate in worship May 2-3 by dedicating and blessing the building in worship, along with a scavenger hunt, tours, and an “indoor picnic” lunch. See more at firstlutherancr.org/renewing
God’s Work- Our Hands, Spring Edition — Members needing help with Spring yard work can request help, and you can offer to be a helper for our spring workday on Saturday, May 23. Get to know and help others in the church by completing the RSVP at firstlutherancr.org/housing.
Facing Life’s Challenges doesn’t have to happen alone. If you are in need of a listening ear and friendly support, our Stephen Ministers are trained to offer support through challenging times. To learn more or get connected, contact Sheila Anderson or a Pastor through the church office, or visit firstlutherancr.org/stephenmin
It’s Gonna Be Mini Golf in May – at Airport National minigolf course, 3-5p on May 31. Kids can invite classmates to play, meet their church friends, and get ice cream! Signup at firstlutherancr.org/minigolf
