Welcome to First Lutheran Church

It can be hard to know if you belong somewhere. You might wonder if you have to be perfect and have it all figured out in order to set foot in a church. The good news is, you do belong. You do not need to be perfect. You do not need to have it all figured out. You are a beloved child of God, and you are welcome here.

We are part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, or ELCA which states, “Our values are grounded in faith, in our biblical and Lutheran confessional sources and our love of God and neighbor.” Most importantly, we believe in God’s extravagant grace for all people.

Who We Are

We are a worshiping Christian community and a part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America or “ELCA.” If you want to know more about Lutherans in a less formal and more engaging way click here to check out the Living Lutheran blog site. Check it out and explore a faith that is full of grace, love,… Continue reading Who We Are

Ministries

Supporting Children and Elders: We run Camp Uke, a half-day, week long summer program for youth in grades 3-5 who play games, sing songs, and learn to play the ukulele! Snacks and lunch are provided. Uke lessons continue during the school year every other Wednesday. We partner with Salemwood School, a few blocks from the congregation.… Continue reading Ministries

Reconciling In Christ

Affirmation of Welcome: First Lutheran Church is called to the ministry of reconciliation. We embrace as a gift the diversity of our neighbor­hood and the world. We celebrate our human family’s diversity of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, age, faith history, economic status, marital status, physical and mental ability, and education. We affirm that… Continue reading Reconciling In Christ