EVENTS

New to First Church—or just getting connected? We’d love to meet you!
Join us right after any service at any campus for a quick Meet & Greet. In just a few minutes you can:

• Say hello to a pastor and our team

• Ask questions about First Church

• Learn easy next steps (Table Groups, serving, Kids/Students, and more)

Upcoming dates are  November 23rd and December 14th.

RSVP below.

Gather the whole family and join us for a night of festive fun at the KidZone Christmas Family Event! Enjoy an evening filled with caroling, hot cocoa, cookies, crafts, games, and more as we celebrate the joy of Christmas together.

🗓 Friday, December 5, 2025
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 St. Joseph Campus

Don’t miss this cozy and joy-filled evening for families of all ages.
✨ Please register by December 1 by clicking the button below

Bring the kids to run, play, and make friends—while parents connect, share, and support one another. This monthly gathering isn’t just for First Church members; it’s open to the whole community of adoptive and foster families. No registration required—just come.

When: First Tuesday of every month, beginning October 7, 6–8 PM
Where: St. Joseph Campus – Life Center & Commons

Come as you are, stay as long as you’d like, and meet other families walking a similar road.

The Gathering is a specially designed worship service planned for those with disabilities in mind.  This service offers a unique, authentic service that caters to the special abilities of all.

Come give it a try!

The next Gathering is November 16!

Other upcoming dates include:  December 21st and January 18th, 2026.

Winter Retreat 2026 will be held at Timber Wolf Lake Camp January 9-11, 2026. Transportation to and from Timber Wolf will be provided by the church. We will meet in the First Church Parking lot at 3:00pm on Friday (departing at 3:15pm) and will return around 4:00PM on Sunday.

Registration is $85 for the first 65 students to register AND pay and $155 after the first 65. PLEASE NOTE: YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT CONSIDERED COMPLETE UNTIL PAYMENT IS MADE AND YOUR SPOT WILL NOT BE HELD. In addition to the registration, each student will be responsible for covering the cost of their dinner on the way TO camp and lunch on the way home FROM camp.Winter Retreat is for all 4 Student Ministries of First Church. More details of the trip (packing list, departure times, etc…) will be sent in mid-December to those registered. Registration Deadline is December 17.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us by email.
Adam Rentas – Student Ministries Pastor: Adam.R@myfirstchurch.com
Val Gehrke – Student Ministries Assistant: Val.G@myfirstchurch.com