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.
Crossroads: Young Adults Group – Thursdays
Adult Education Dec Topics
Dec 1: NO ADULT ED – THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
Dec 8 & 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 8 and 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 15 & 29: – NO ADULT ED – ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SPECIAL SERVICES
Page Turners Book Group – Dec 3, Jan 7
The Page Turners Book Club meets at 5pm the first Tuesday of each month in the Gathering Space. All are welcome.
Dec 3: When Crickets Cry by Charles Martin
Jan 7: The Wish by Nicholas Sparks
Contact Sally Schuenke for additional info. (608.754.0407)
Men or Iron – Dec 3
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.
Eat, Play, Learn, Pray – Dec 4
I’m a middle child. I have always felt overlooked. When my brother was born I hated it and wished my mother would “throw the baby out.” Fortunately, I’ve grown past that phase and love my brother dearly. But it’s been more difficult to get past the feeling of being overlooked. I want to be known. And I want to know others. I’m looking for relationships past, “Hi, how are ya?”
Eat, Play, Learn, Play is an informal and delicious way to know others and be known, to share our thoughts around a table (or be silent!), to laugh together, to pray, to learn, and to remember God’s great goodness. If you haven’t given it a try I challenge you to join us at Eat, Play, Learn, Pray this month.
Eat, Play, Learn, Pray
Wednesday, December 4
6-7:30pm
Potluck and conversation for all ages
New friends and familiar faces are always welcome.
–Renee Engen
Craft Day – Dec 7
Decorate Cut-Out Cookies – Dec 7
Join us as we decorate cut-out cookies for the Cookie Walk event happening on Dec 8.
Cookie Walk – Dec 8
Christmas Bingo – Dec 12
Christmas for All Ages – Dec 15
Christmas for All Ages
Dec 15 at 9:30am
(one-worship service)
Join us for a one-service Sunday when we celebrate Christmas for All Ages: Adore! This service is a chance for all ages to come together and celebrate the hope that Jesus brought to the earth then and now.
Isthmus Brass – Dec 15
It is with great excitement that I announce First Event’s Isthmus Brass performance on Sunday, Dec 15!
Worship: 9:30am
Masterclass: 1pm
Performance: 3pm
They will play and lead hymns at our 9:30am Christmas for All Ages worship service. Then they’ll have a workshop for brass instrumentalists of all ages, culminating in a full 10-piece brass and percussion performance in the afternoon, featuring the young workshop musicians.
Please join us on Sunday, Dec 15 in our Sanctuary, for an afternoon of wonderful music, featuring world-class brass and percussion musicians who live and make music in our area! The performance is open to the public and free, but as always, free-will donations are welcome and greatly appreciated!
–Amy Hartsough, Director Of Music
Christmas Caroling – Dec 17
Join us on Dec 17 at 6pm for Christmas caroling at First Apartments! We will meet at First Lutheran’s carport entrance at 5:45 pm, then walk across the parking lot to the First Apartments. If you want to practice ukulele/instrumental chords, please come at 5:15pm. Amy will practice carols and chords with you!
Bring your favorite instrument (guitar, violin, flute, VOICE, kazoo!, tambourine) and your good cheer! We will have refreshments and merriment! This is family-friendly, so bring friends of all ages, and your littles!
Second Harvest Food Pantry – Dec 19
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.
Christmas Eve at First – Dec 24
Winter Chill – (Deadline Dec 8) – Jan 10-12
