Invitations to Community

August South Africa Trip Informational Meeting: Pastor Úna will be leading a team to South Africa in August and would love for more people from FOL to join us. If you would like to know more about this trip, please meet Pastor Úna in room #10 downstairs on Sunday, May 3 after church. ......

Prayer Walk: The 4th Watch Prayer Team is happy to announce our participation in United Week of Prayer: April 26-May 2nd; organized by the Collaboration Project.We are joining with our sisters and brothers in praying Jeremiah 29:7 for our community: Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile.Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper...

Freedom Seder: Please join the African American/Jewish Friendship Group on Sunday, April 26th at 5:00 PM for their 4th Annual Freedom Seder. Please RSVP by April 21 by clicking HERE or emailing Betsy Abramson.......

Worship Arts V.I.P. Experience: Calling all singers, musicians, dancers, and worship arts creatives! Join us for The Worship Arts V.I.P. Experience: “Moving in Kingdom Authority as V.I.P.s – Victorious in Praise!” This exciting two‑day music workshop at FOL will feature fellowship, skill‑building, reflection, singing, songwriting, and breakout sessions designed to refresh, equip, and inspire. Happ...

Reclaim Our Hearts: Reclaim Our Hearts is a free 15-month heart health wellness program designed to support women in Dane County, living with clinically diagnosed high blood pressure (hypertension). Through monthly heart health circles, wellness activities and classes, walking groups and optional support from a Community Health Worker, participants are empowered to improve their heart health, regu...

Pastor Lilada provided this handout during her sermon on Sunday: Who Do You Think You Are? Use it to continue processing the truth she shared and allow God to speak truth and reveal lies in what you believe about yourself.Additionally, you can watch the sermon here.......

Black Women Leaders to South Africa Trip: Pastor Lilada is leading the second cohort of Black Women Leaders to South Africa in September of 2026. Contact Kaye if you are interested in additional information.......

Save the Date: On Wednesday, May 6th, from 2-6 pm, Pastor Gee and the staff of the Center for Black Excellence invite you to attend the Grand Opening Open House of the Center for Black Excellence and Culture, where you can receive a tour of the building and a joyous......

Baptism:  On Sunday, May 31 we will celebrate baptism after our Sunday service. This is a sacred time of standing with people in this church and celebrating their commitment to God. If you are interested in getting baptized, there are a few steps. The first step is to fill out this form to communicate your interest. Pastor Úna will follow up with you to talk about the process and answer any questi...

Women's Ministry Planning: Calling all FOL sisters! Do you love planning, connecting, and creating joyful spaces for women to grow in faith and community? The FOL Women’s Ministry Planning Team is looking for you! We meet monthly to dream, plan, and host activities that align with our church mission and our heart as a ministry—nurturing deep relationships with God, self, and one another through wo...

Women's Ministry Book Study: Join the FOL Women’s Ministry for a book study as we grow in confidence and embrace God’s truth. We will learn from Killing Comparison: Reject the Lie You Aren’t Good Enough and Live Confident in Who God Made You to Be by Nona Jones. We'll meet the third Saturday of each month, February through May at FOL at 1 PM. Register here; if cost is a barrier, please contact Sis...

InterVarsity Bible Study: Join us online Fridays from noon to 1:30 PM CST, Jan. 16–May 8 (except April 3 and 10), for Explore Mark’s Gospel Amid Empires—a free series of 15 sessions. What does Jesus say to us in today’s political challenges? From its opening line, Mark’s Gospel engages empire: “Son of God” was Caesar’s claim, too. Together we’ll examine passages, mark up provided manuscripts, and ...

FOL SNAP Benefits Cut Response: We are continuing to encourage our congregation to fill out an FOL SNAP Response form either online or through one of the half sheets on the back table (which you can turn in with the offering). If you need food assistance, want to donate, or want to commit to exit to serve, please fill these out. Also, we have links to information on food resources here.......

Pastor Alex Gee challenged us to boycott greed and consumerism, to have conversation with God about our resources. These are the specific steps he challenged us with:Ask God to show you your own views towards you financial resources.How has that changed over your financial growth or decline?Lean in the next few sermons about biblical discipleship and stewardship to receive direction from the Holy ...

OctoberFast 2025 has concluded, but you can still access the resources here. ......