Roots and Resilience: Growing Hope from Ashes” is an art exhibition featuring the photography and written work of Alla Olkhovska, a Ukrainian photographer and gardener living in Eastern Ukraine. Building on an exxhibitiont that took place in 2025, the artist tells us in her own words about trying to create while under fire. 
Join us for the opening: 3:00 – 5:00 on Wednesday April 29, 2026 at Keffer Chapel, Martin Luther University College (Program is 3:30 – 4:30). 
Hosted by the Centre for Spirituality and Media

Join us for an evening of music, storytelling and a rustic central european feast!

Join the First Lutheran family on Friday, May 1st at 6pm for an evening of music, storytelling and a rustic Central European Feast.

Recommended donation of $50 a person but any amount is welcome and appreciated. Children 12 and under are free. Vegan options are available.

Spaces are limited so sign up here All proceeds go to the 175th Anniversary fund and celebration on August 9th 2026. Any amount over $25 is eligible for a charitable donation.

May 1st – 3rd @ Hidden Acres Camp New Hamburg

 To Register CLICK HERE

The Eastern Synod Racial Justice Committee invites you to join us for a day of theological and educational events aimed at deepening our understanding of racial justice, inclusion, and interculturality.

Hosted at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Waterloo on Friday April 17th.

Registration is now open, and all are welcome to join any/all of these events

Register Here