First Lutheran Church | Janesville, WI

Men’s Softball Schedule – Mondays

Cheer on FLC’s team at Dawson Field, 920 Beloit Ave., Janesville. All games are at Dawson North. Any questions contact Eric at eengen@flcj.org.

June 12 – 6:15pm
June 19 – 7:15pm
June 26 – 7:15pm
July 10 – 8:15pm
July 17 – 6:15pm
July 24 – 6:15pm
July 31 – 8:15pm
Aug 7 – 8:15pm
Aug 14 – 7:15pm

Centering Prayer – Mondays

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 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
Please join us for Bible study as we explore the biblical wisdom found in the Book of Job. We meet every Wednesday morning from 10-11am in Room 302. Our summer schedule includes a hiatus for the month of July.

Living Well With Dementia – 4th Sundays

You are invited to join us for Living Well With Dementia discussions on the 4th Sunday of the month at 9am. Please grab your coffee and join us in the Discovery Room following the first worship service.

Adult Education Series: World Religions Videos

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jen Watson, Deacon Intern, at JenW@flcj.org or 608.752.7434 x18.

Adult Forum: Human Trafficking

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jen Watson, Deacon Intern, at JenW@flcj.org or 608.752.7434 x18.

GIFTS Men’s Shelter Meals & Overnight Shifts – Now-June 17

We are still in need of men willing to fill overnight slots at the GIFTS men’s shelter from Now-June 17. If you are willing to help, please contact Peg Haeger at 608.449.7722.

Page Turners Book Group – June 6, August 1

The Page Turners meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 6pm in the Gathering Space. Come every month or just the months you want. All are welcome.

June 6: The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis
July 4: No meeting
August 1: The Alice Network by Kate Quinn

Contact Sally Schuenke 608.754.0407 with questions.

Eat, Play, Learn, Pray: Shine Challenge – June 7

Music at Farmers’ Market – June 10

Come on down to Janesville Farmers’ Market on Saturday June 10! First Lutheran singers and musicians will be making music with some of the JJ’s jazz band members from 9am-12pm. Bring along your friends and family, and groove to some cool tunes while supporting our local farmers and artisans. It’s a lovely way to spend a Saturday, and we’re excited to be engaging with the Janesville community in such a delightful venue!

Thank you to First Events and the FLC Endowment Committee for making this dream possible!

Voices Around the Table Event – June 14

Second Harvest Food Pantry – June 15

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.

FLC Bike Rides- June 17, July 15, Aug 19, Sept 16, Oct 21

Sound of Music – June 19

Rock Co 4-H Fair – July 25-30

It’s fair planning time and that means the Food Booth is looking for soda donations. Soda has been a great way to reduce food booth expenses.

This year we are collecting cans of Coke, Diet Coke, A & W Root-beer, Mt Dew, and Sprite. We are also collecting Ice Mountain, 16.9 fl oz water. Keep an eye out for sales. Donations are received in the main entrance or you can call Eric. He does pick ups (608.290.7083).

Pie Ingredient Donations
In 2022, 108 pies were baked and sold during the fair. Donations of baking supplies boosts the profits from the food booth. Start donating now! Label items ‘Fair’ and leave in the Fellowship Hall kitchen or church office. Questions? Please call Kathy Dorscheid at 608.757.0034.

Pie Crust Ingredients
Appreciated by the end of June, and again before fair week. Specific brands are requested so the crusts turn out!

*Unbleached Gold Medal Flour (10 lb. bags) *Crisco Canola Oil, preferred, or Wesson brand if can’t find Crisco (7 gallons used) *Canister of Morton Salt *Wax Paper

Other Ingredients
*Kraft Minute Tapioca (Red box) *Almond Extract *Orange or Citrus Zest *Cinnamon *Nutmeg *Lemon Juice (one large bottle needed) * White Sugar *Salted butter, 1 lb. boxes with 4 sticks (if donated early, ask office to freeze it)

Fruit for Pies
Rhubarb (cleaned & cut, please label amount in each bag)
Red Raspberries
Strawberries (cleaned, stem removed, frozen whole)

2023 Entertainment
Schedule your volunteer days to receive a free fair pass to see your favorite show!

Tues, July 25: University of Wisconsin Marching Band, 8pm
Wed, July 26: Outdoor Movie “Top Gun Maverick”, Dusk
Thurs, July 27: Dylan Scott, 8pm
Fri, July 28: Granger Smith (aka Earl Dibbles Jr.), 8pm
Sat, July 29: Bull Riding, 7pm
Sun, July 30: Monster Trucks, 2pm

Parking Lot Sign Up: https://tinyurl.com/296tp2u6

Food Booth Sign Up: https://tinyurl.com/424bjucx