Mons from 8-8:30pm via Zoom
Centering prayer, also known as the prayer of silence, helps you quiet your mind from the constant thoughts and impulses, and frees your true self to experience more of God’s love in the very core of your being. You will gain inspiration, rich insight, and practical knowledge of a contemplative prayer practice that can open you up to deep experiences of inner healing and peace. Everyone is welcome to take part.
Login Link: https://tinyurl.com/2p89n5sc
Meeting ID: 816 1696 9038
Passcode: 224107
The BG’s – Tuesdays
Tues from 8-11am in Fellowship Hall Lounge
The BG’s are a group of 6-10 (mostly retired) guys that gather every Tuesday at 8am for coffee, socializing, and to handle the many outdoor and indoor miscellaneous maintenance needs around First Lutheran. If you are interested in joining this group stop by Tuesday as we are always looking for new people to join our team!
Knitters – Tuesdays
Join us Tuesdays at 9am in the Gathering Space for smiles, laughs, and lots of knitting!
Mission Sew – 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesdays
Help Mission Sew with cutting, sewing, tying, and pining quilts for Lutheran World Relief. These quilts are distributed to struggling neighbors across the globe. For more info contact Margaret Drinkwater, by contacting the church at 608.752.7434.
Bible Study – Wednesdays
Wednesday at 10am in Rm 302
Old Testament scripture is often difficult to decipher and reconcile with our God of Grace. Understanding life in ancient times can be helpful. Our Wednesday Bible study group invites you to join us as we examine the time periods of Samuel, Saul, and David. What was happening in the world at that point in history? How do we use expanded knowledge of history to glean meaning from our Old Testament scriptures? We can be found in Room 302 almost every Wednesday morning from 10-11am.
Pickleball – Saturdays (Starting Jan 4)
Come play pickleball or learn how to play on Saturdays in the gym from 10am-Noon. Questions call Jenny McMullen at 608.208.0315.
Adult Education Dec Topics
Dec 22: From Expectation to Rejoicing: Scripture and Song in Advent 2024
Roy and Nancy Carroll
Looking for a foil to seasonal gift decisions about slippers and pajama sizes? Blessed are those who offer (and receive and share) the gifts of Advent. On December 22, Adult Christian Ed. classes at FLC will offer opportunities to more fully engage with the ‘gift’ that is the christian church season of Advent. Participants will listen, read, reflect and sing Advent texts for the here and now, and the times yet to come. All are welcome!
December 29: – NO ADULT EDUCATION
Christmas Eve at First – Dec 24
Page Turners Book Group – Jan 7
The Page Turners Book Club meets at 5pm the first Tuesday of each month in the Gathering Space. All are welcome.
Jan 7: The Wish by Nicholas Sparks
Feb 4: Trust by Hernan Diaz
Contact Sally Schuenke for additional info. (608.754.0407)
Men or Iron – Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6
Tuesdays at 6pm, we will use The Chosen drama series and curriculum to discuss and explore the Bible in a unique way.
Open to men of all ages. We meet in the Fellowship Hall Lounge. If you have questions contact Eric at 608.290.7083 or eengen@flcj.org.
Soup & Sandwich Luncheon – Jan 14
The First Lutheran Church Women invite all who are interested to the annual Soup and Sandwich Luncheon on Tuesday, Jan 14 at Noon in the Gathering Space of the church. There will be two choices of sandwiches on three kinds of bread, three soup choices, bars, cookies, coffee, and tea. There will be a short program following lunch about the Noteables, a ladies choir which practices here at the church every Monday afternoon.
This is a free lunch but donations are welcomed. Please RSVP to the church office if you will be attending.
Second Harvest Food Pantry – Jan 16
Third Thurs of the Month from 3:30-5:30pm
Distribution is outdoors. Please call Mary Gallup at 608.755.1399 so she knows if she has enough help. Set-up begins at 2:30pm.
Speed Meet – Jan 19
I love serving at First Lutheran! I have grown to love our families and friends at church and think they are some of the most generous people in the world. I want my favorite people to meet more of my favorite people!
Please sign-up for the 2nd Ever “First Lutheran Speed Meet” (FLSP) where First Lutheran members and friends can meet someone new or learn more about an old friend. The FLSP is scheduled for Sun, Jan 19, 10:40am in Fellowship Hall.
Here’s how it works:
- A list of questions will be provided. They will range from silly to meaningful. They are available ahead of time. Just ask Renee.
- On Jan 19 sign-in by 10:40am in Fellowship Hall. Make a name tag.
- Find an open chair and have a seat.
- Use the questions provided or your own questions to meet the person in front of you for approx. 3 mins.
- The facilitator will instruct you how and when to switch partners!
Please sign-up by calling the office by Jan 17. Questions? Contact Renee at rengen@flcj.org.
Soup Club – Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 30
Join us for a cozy, delicious time at Soup Club! The last Sunday of January, February, and March, we meet to share homemade soups, taste new flavors, and enjoy good company.
What to bring:
- Your favorite soup (bring enough to share!)
- Ingredient list
- Bowl and spoon (if you forget we have extra in the Gathering Space Kitchen)
- A friend. Soup is better with friends.
- Can’t bring a soup? No problem. Stay and soup anyway!
When: 10:45am on the following Sundays: January 26, February 23, & March 30
Where: Gathering Space
Why? Because who doesn’t love a good bowl of soup? Whether you’re a soup master
or a first-timer, come for the soup and stay for the soup!
Sign up in the Gathering Space, or just show up—we can’t wait to see, you and your soup, there!
Hosted by soup lovers – Arwen, Aubrey, and Renee
Generation Day – Feb 2
Luther College Nordic Choir – Feb 4
First Lutheran Church is pleased to be hosting a performance by the Luther College Nordic Choir on Tuesday, Feb 4, 2025 at 7pm. Under the direction of Dr. Andrew Last, the choir is touring in our area from their campus in the beautiful northeast Iowa town of Decorah.
Nordic Choir is one of the finest collegiate ensembles in the nation and performs a variety of music, both accompanied and acapella, with precision and emotion. The choir has been selected to perform at the National Conference of the American Choral Directors Association in March and is pleased to share their program with regional audiences before appearing at the conference in Texas.
Tickets for the Janesville concert are $15 for adults and $10 for students and can be purchased in advance at tickets.luther.edu or by calling the Luther College Ticket Office at 563.387.1357. Tickets will also be available at the door beginning 1-hour prior to the performance.