Church Council Update on Long-range Plan

Church Council Update. At the August council meeting, members reviewed the recent vote on the long-range plan. Three items made the 70% vote threshold required to move forward. These included: Hiring a full-time Youth & Family Coordinator 2.Making Audio-Visual Tech a paid staff position 3.Replacing overhead fans in the sanctuary/narthex Council members will now take…

2025-26 CYF Registration now available

Important Children, Youth & Family Dates for 2025-26 Registration now available at: https://flchaywardwi.org/youth/ Kick-Off (everyone in congregation) – September 28, 9:30am-noon Terrific Tuesday (K-5) – start October 14, 3:15-5:00pm 9th Grade Confirmation Class & their parents – October 8 & 15, 6:30-8:00pm 6th-8th Grade Confirmation – start October 22, 6:00-7:15pm Confirmation Sunday – October 26,…

Scandinavian Dinner & Bake Sale Meeting August 26

Recruiting Now for: SCANDINAVIAN DINNER & BAKE SALE VOLUNTEERS – The organizing meeting for this year’s Scandinavian Dinner & Bake Sale is Tuesday, August 26, 4:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. All who are interested in being part of the team is invited to join us at the organizing meeting. The event will be held November…

Exciting Changes for CYF!

Exciting changes in Children, Youth & Family at First Lutheran! Amanda Stevenson has answered the call to lead Terrific Tuesdays and Julie Jolivette will continue leading Confirmation and be able to give more energy to High School Ministry this year. Last January First Lutheran voted to increase the CYF Budget so that this change could…

Introducing Amanda Stevenson

INTRODUCING AMANDA STEVENSON AS THE CYF TERRIFIC TUESDAY COORDINATOR You may recall me better from the time I wore a beard and made my debut playing Jospeh for last year’s Christmas pageant. I am originally from the St. Croix Valley Area of Wisconsin. The area is known for its beautiful national scenic riverway and Interstate State…