First Lutheran Church | Janesville, WI

Knitters
2026-04-21 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-07 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-31 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | First Senior Housing
Join us at 9am at First Senior Housing for smiles, laughs, and lots of knitting!

The BG’s
2026-04-21 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-14 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-07 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-31 08:00 - 11:00 | First Luthearn Church
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!

Centering Prayer
2026-04-20 20:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-13 20:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-06 20:00 - 20:30 | Online Zoom
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: [REDACTED]

Rock County Youth Event – Sun, Apr 19
2026-04-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Janesville YMCA, 221 Dodge St, Janesville, WI, United States
Youth from across Rock County are invited to join us for a fun evening at the Janesville YMCA on April 19 from 6:30-9pm. This Open Rec Night: Student Olympics 2026 is a great opportunity to hang out with friends, meet new people, and enjoy an active night together.
The evening will include open gym time, group games, prizes, food, and plenty of time to connect and have fun. Whether you want to jump into the games or just spend time with friends, there will be something for everyone. Bring a friend and come ready for a great night!
REGISTER HERE
Contact: Eric Engen, eengen@flcj.org

Practicing the Way: 8-week Course
2026-04-19 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-04-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Good Shepherd Janesville, 700 N Wright Rd, Janesville, WI
Starting April 12
Sundays 5:30–7pm (includes potluck)
OR Thursdays 10–11am
Practicing the Way is an 8-week course designed to help you take the next step in your faith. Whether you’re just starting out, feeling stuck, or seeking to grow deeper, this course is for you!
SIGN-UP by calling the office or in the Gathering Space on Sundays.

Volunteer Appreciation Lunch – Sun, Apr 19
2026-04-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Gathering Space
Join us as we celebrate YOU — the incredible volunteers who make First Lutheran such a special and welcoming place.
On Sunday, April 19, the staff of FLC will be honoring and thanking all who share their time, gifts, and heart in service.
Gathering Space
11am
We are so grateful for everything you do and can’t wait to celebrate together!
See you there!
RSVP by April 16 to the church office:
608.752.7434 x10
office@flcj.org

Dulcimer Festival – Sat, Apr 18
2026-04-18 09:00 - 18:00 | Sanctuary
9am-4:15pm: Workshops
5pm: Concert by clinicians Mike Anderson, Bing Futch, and Dona Benkert – free and open to the public!
Contact via email for more information: swdulcimerclub@gmail.com

Dulcimer Festival – Fri, Apr 17
2026-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Sanctuary
Open Jam Session – all acoustic instruments welcome!
Contact via email for more information: swdulcimerclub@gmail.com

Bible Study
2026-04-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Good Shepherd Janesville, 700 N Wright Rd, Janesville, WI
Please join our Wednesday Bible Study as we begin a new unit using A is for Alabaster: 52 Reflections on the Stories of Scripture by Anna Carter Florence. This 2023 book received great reviews from many well-known theologians. In the coming weeks, we will be jumping into both Old Testament and New Testament stories through the 52 doors opened by this insightful author. We will meet at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Janesville.

Mission Sew
2026-04-15 08:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-01 08:30 - 11:00 | First Senior Housing
Help Mission Sew with cutting, sewing, tying, and pinning 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.

Brunch Event – Sun, Apr 12
2026-04-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Chapel
“We will become genuinely inclusive, embracing and cherishing the sacred value of each person and reflecting the full diversity of our local context.”    –From the 2021 FLC Vision Statement
What does this mean to you? What might it look and feel like for the First Lutheran community to lean into this goal? What communicates to you that you are welcome and that you belong?
The new Inclusion and Integration Team will host a brunch event on Sunday, April 12, so that we can explore these questions. We will be joined by some representatives from our wider community, who can help us think about how to expand our welcome to people who might not expect to find their home in an ELCA church.
Brunch will be served at 10:30am in the Chapel, following worship. Egg bake, fruit, and baked goods are on the menu. We hope you will join us. We look forward to a robust, engaging conversation!

Men of Iron – Tues, Apr 7
2026-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Youth Room
Join us on Tues, Apr 7 from 6-8pm as we use The Chosen TV series and curriculum to discuss and explore the Bible in a unique way. Open to men of all ages and we meet in the Youth Room.
Contact:
Eric Engen, 608.290.7083, eengen@flcj.org

Page Turners Book Group – Tues, Apr 7
2026-04-07 17:00 - 18:30 | Gathering Space
The Page Turners Book Club meets at 5pm the first Tuesday of each month in the Gathering Space. All are welcome.
Apr 7: The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
May 5: The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
June 2: How to Read a Book by Monica Wood

Contact Sally Schuenke for additional info. (608.754.0407)

Easter – Apr 5
2026-04-05 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-04-05 08:00 - 09:00 | Sanctuary
We joyfully invite you to join us on Easter Sunday to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Come experience the hope and new life that Easter brings as we gather to proclaim that Christ is risen! Let us rejoice together in the victory of love over death and the promise of renewal for all.

Easter – Apr 5
2026-04-05 06:00 - 07:00 | Chapel

Good Friday – Apr 3
2026-04-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Sanctuary
We invite you to join us this Good Friday for a time of reflection at the foot of the cross. Together, we will remember Jesus’ suffering and death, recognizing how he entered fully into the pain, brokenness, and struggles of our world. In this sacred time, we encounter both the depth of our human experience and the hope of redemption that comes through his sacrifice. Come and reflect, pray, and experience God’s love in the shadow of the cross.

Maundy Thursday – Apr 2
2026-04-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Gathering Space
On Maundy Thursday, we gather around tables in the Gathering Space to remember Jesus’ final evening with his disciples. In this intimate setting, we hear Jesus’ words of love and service as he shares a meal, washes the disciples’ feet, and gives the commandment to love one another. Through scripture, reflection, prayer, and communion, we experience Jesus’ powerful summary of his teaching and the deep meaning of this holy night. Together we pause to remember the gift of Christ’s love as we continue the journey through Holy Week. ✨
