First Free Church
Overview
About First Free Church
First Free Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Onalaska. Like many churches in this tradition, it typically offers contemporary Sunday worship, expository Bible teaching, small groups, and ministries for kids, students, and families. Service times and programming vary — please confirm directly with the church.
What to expect here
Worship style
Contemporary worship with practical Bible teaching
Quick facts
Denomination
Non-denominationalLocation
Service Times
Groups
Listing
VerifiedLast updated
May 2026
General guidance · Non-denominational churches · not specific to First Free Church
Modern worship music with a band, a practical and engaging sermon (often in a series), and a relaxed, come-as-you-are atmosphere. Strong small group culture.
Non-denominational churches are designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of religious background. They tend to be contemporary, casual, and genuinely welcoming to first-time guests.
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
2 service times across 2 days
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
Sun
Sunday
8:30 AM10:30 AM
Sunday Worship
Sat
Saturday
5:30 PM
Saturday Worship
Latest message
Watch a message
Their most recent upload, straight from the church's own YouTube channel.
The Message That Saves - Pastor Shane Holden
Published September 14, 2026 · Posts weekly
More from First Free Church on YouTube · checked September 15, 2026
Sermons
What they're preaching
Posts about 5 sermons a month
Recently preaching from Acts
Last 4: Acts 9:1–31, then 10, then 10, then 11:19–30
- This They Did - Pastor Shane Holden (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Acts 11:19–30 · Sep 28, 2026
- A Desperate Heart - Pastor Kelly Fernandes (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)1 Samuel 1:1–20 · Sep 21, 2026
- Sunday Service | September 20, 2026 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)1 Samuel 1:1–20 · Sep 20, 2026
- The Message That Saves - Pastor Shane Holden (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Acts 10 · Sep 14, 2026
- Sunday Service | September 13, 2026 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Acts 10 · Sep 13, 2026
Based on the church’s YouTube uploads.
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Groups & Ministries
12 groups across 9 categories
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Youth Ministry (Grades 6–12)
Wednesday · 6:00 PM · Weekly
Young Adults
1 groupCollege-Age Community (18–25)
Monday · 6:00 PM · Weekly
Men's Ministry
Weekly · ask the church for times
Women's Ministry
Weekly · ask the church for times
Small Groups
Weekly · ask the church for times
Alpha Course
Tuesday · 6:00 PM · Weekly
Seniors
1 groupPrime Timers (55+)
Weekly · ask the church for times
Couples
1 groupMarriage Mentor Ministry
Weekly · ask the church for times
Recovery
2 groupsMental Health Coaching (Care Center)
Weekly · ask the church for times
Lay mental health coaching by appointment Wed/Thu; Care Companions for elderly and disabled.
Care Center (Mental Health Coaching)
Weekly · ask the church for times
Get Involved
2 groupsFinancial Crisis Assistance
Weekly · ask the church for times
Financial help for individuals and families in crisis.
Food Pantry
Weekly · ask the church for times
Benevolence fund operates a food pantry for basic necessities.
Serve board
Where this church needs people. No gating on giving.
Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
Join local serve projects the church already runs.
outreach
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