First Communion
110 North Gammon Road, Madison, WI 53717
Church: 608-829-2136
Preschool: 608-829-3598
Youth and Family Ministries Programs
Children, Youth, and Families Growing in their Faith Together
Family Ministry includes children and youth from birth through High School. Our church family celebrates milestones for children/youth of all ages.
Program Events include:
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A Kid's talk during the Worship Service
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Sunday School
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Vacation Bible School
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Christmas Pageant
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Confirmation Classes/Annual Retreat
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Annual Youth Trips
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National Youth Gathering (every 3 years)
Children’s Worship Bulletins
Children’s Worship Bulletins are available from the ushers.
Ephesians 6 Ministry
Our Sunday School uses a "rotational model" for the younger children, enabling them to get to know a large number of adults in the congregation (and vice versa!).
Current Youth and Family News
Upcoming Events…
Christian Education
Confirmation for 6–8th graders dinner at 5:45pm and class from 6:30-7:30pm. This year’s module is focused on the 10 Commandments. Classes resume Wednesday evenings April 3rd – May 8th after the Lenten season.
Evening VBS August 12-14 – registration for kids (3yr. old – 5 th graders) coming in next couple of weeks and SIGN UP FOR VOLUNTEERS and donation lists as well. Keep an eye out for more details. Hope you can join the fun! (Emilie Glaw)
Youth
LCMS 2025 National Youth Gathering –
ENDURE July 19-23, 2025 in New Orleans, LA. Currently we are in the early planning stages for next year’s NYG.
Youth Group Event – Chopped, youth cooking competition, Sunday, April 28 from 5:00-7:00pm at church.
Serving Together Resources
Here are some ideas of how/where we can serve in our community. As you serve as families we encourage you to send pictures to be put on our website.
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The Tomah VA medical center is asking for mail for veterans at the facility. Send an uplifting letter, card, artwork, etc. to a veteran at Tomah Center living facility. Mail to: Tomah VA Medical Center, ATTN: Mail Call (135), 500 East Veterans Street, Tomah, WI 54660
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Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern WI, 2802 Dairy Dr., Madison, www.secondharvestmadison.org. Check their website for the updated guidelines, times, and volunteer sign up. (608) 223-9121
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The River Food Pantry, 2201 Darwin Rd., Madison, www.riverfoodpantry.org. Check their website for the updated guidelines, times, and volunteer sign up. (608) 442-8815
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WayForward Food Pantry, 3502 Parmenter St., Middleton, https://www.wayforwardresources.org/ Check their website for the updated guidelines, times, and volunteer sign up. (608) 836-7338
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Madison Food Pantry Gardens, www.foodpantrygardens.org. Check their website for the updated guidelines, times, and volunteer sign up.
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Host a donation drive… see WayForward Top 10 list for ideas of what is needed.
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Make encouraging cards for residents and/or caregivers in a neighborhood assisted living or nursing home. Schedule a time for drop off.
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Mow the lawn for your neighbors.
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Wash windows for your neighbors.
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Play music at an elderly care facility, hospital or business open. Ask permission before setting this up.
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Pray through your friends on social media and/or your Christmas card list.
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Wash the dishes, sweep or clean up around the house (even if it is someone else’s turn).
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Connect with older neighbors and offer to do their grocery shopping for them.
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Invite someone over for dinner via Zoom.
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Send a thank you (gift card) to someone – even if it has been awhile since you have seen them!
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Go on a prayer walk around your community. Pray for those who live in the houses, work in the businesses, play in the parks, etc.
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Take a homemade treat to the fire station and/or police station nearest your house.