This summer, First Pres paid the way for eight of our children and youth to attend Camp Wyoming. It’s an investment we’ve felt was worth it. But now we know it is. Vibrant Faith Ministries recently conducted the Effective Camp Research Project. They looked at three Lutheran (ELCA) camps in Wisconsin, talking with campers, staff,
As part of our “Love in Action” program, our children and youth are asking church members and friends to donate baby items for families in need. Bring them to worship on Sundays, April 10, 17 and 24 and the kids will then deliver the items to Waypoint Services on Wednesday, April 27. The most needed items
On Easter Sunday this year, we’ll be covering the cross with paper butterflies instead of fresh flowers. We need your help to make those butterflies! Sunday, March 20 – During Sunday School (11:00-Noon), the children will make butterflies out of coffee filters, paper plates and plain paper. Wednesday, March 23 – Starting at 2:00, adults are
Conversation about “the problem of the color line” in America Using an episode of On Being “W.E.B. Du Bois & the American Soul“, including one of the last interviews Maya Angelou gave before her death, we will talk about “the problem of the color line” in America. Roger Johanson will lead the discussion starting at 11:00 am in
Adult Forum: What Does “Transgender” Mean? Transgendered persons attempt suicide at ten times the national average and violence against transgendered persons occurs at much higher rates. Boys who want to wear dresses and girls who want to dress like boys experience teasing and bullying. This is an injustice. Let’s counter it with love and compassion, which can
