The 2026 Pipes, Pedals, and Pies Concert Series starts on June 9, at 7:30 p.m. will feature AJ Cerniglia, Organist at First Presbyterian Church in Iowa City and an outdoor pie & ice cream social following the performance!
Calling all Bakers! If baking is a skill and joy of yours, we’d love your help providing pies. Contact Brett Wolgast in the church office if you can help!
Our June Monthly Luncheon this Thursday the 11th at 12 noon will feature special guest Lieutenant Marty Norris from the Cedar Rapids Salvation Army to talk about their mission, activities, services and community support. Cost is $5 at the door, but please sign up in advance at the Welcome Center.
Prayers for Peace — June 17 and July 8 — 12 noon & 6:30 p.m. These 30-minute piano-led prayer vigils will be an invitation to pray for peace and well-being for the world and for our country. During the June service we will gather around a large world map, and in July we will experience the same moment of prayer around a map of our nation.
Dad & Me Canoe Trip — Hey guys, bring the kids and a picnic lunch and let’s canoe down the Maquoketa from Monticello on Saturday, June 20, 10a – 2p. Cost is $30 per canoe includes life jackets and paddles. If you want two strong paddling adults, yes – Moms, Grandpas, Uncles and friends can come too. Details at firstlutherancr.org/canoe
Personal Care Drive for Helping Hands – Throughout the month of June we will be collecting personal care items to be distributed through our ministry partners, helping hands. Bring donations to the front of the worship space; where items will be collected each week for immediate distribution.
Quick! Before the Summer runs away! Register for VBS today! Get ready for the ultimate jungle adventure July 13-16! This summer, kids will explore the wonders of the rainforest while discovering the nature of God at Vacation Bible School, then enjoy an afternoon with the team of Counselors from Camp EWALU. VBS/Day Camp for Kindy through 4th Grade is 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.; Vacation Bible School only for preschoolers through 4th grade is 9-11:30 a.m. Register today at firstlutherancr.org/VBS
Anyone can help VBS be a success by supporting our wishlist for supplies here!
