Saturday 5:30 p.m. Informal Worship in Fellowship Room--
A simple worship experience with spoken word and piano music. Communion is offered weekly.
Sunday 8:00 a.m. Chapel Worship--
A meditative
worship experience with classic hymns and traditional music. Communion is offered twice a month and on festival Sundays.
Sunday 9:15 a.m. Contemporary Worship & Sunday School--
An upbeat worship experience with contemporary Christian music led by praise teams. Communion is offered weekly. Children ages 3 through grade 6 attend Sunday School beginning at 9:15 a.m. in the Sunday School rooms, then are guided to the innovative rotational schedule. At 10:00 a.m. children kindergarten through grade 6 will be brought to worship for a children's sermon and communion. Children ages 3 and 4 may remain in the Zacheus' Tree House room for the entire service or may join their parents for the children's sermon and communion as parents desire. Informal Table Talk and refreshments in the Fellowship Room is available during this service for those who worship at 8:00 or 10:30 a.m.
Sunday 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship--
A formal worship experience with liturgy and music of the Lutheran tradition. Communion is offered twice a month and on festival Sundays. Table Talk discussion for youth grades 7 & 8 in the Conference Room and for grades 9 through 12 in the Youth Room, and Adult Table Talk and refreshments in the Fellowship Room.
Our weekly messages are designed to help you better understand the Bible and God’s words for today’s world. We welcome all who believe to receive Holy Communion. Children and those who have not yet received Communion instruction are invited to receive a blessing.
Children are welcome! Children are welcome in worship at First, where a special children’s message is presented every week to help our youngest worshippers understand and live God's words for them. While all children are always welcome, a staffed nursery is provided on Sundays for small children who find it difficult to sit for long periods of time and whose parents desire childcare during worship.
First is handicapped-accessible and we welcome people of all abilities at every worship service and ministry event.
First Lutheran Church offers a monthly Healing Service. This service is 30 minutes long and held in the sanctuary. The liturgy will include prayerful silence, the laying on of hands, and anointing with oil. This liturgy is held at 4:30 PM on the first Saturday of the month. All who desire God's healing presence are welcome to attend.
“SEE” THE WORD OF GOD
The Worship & Music Ministry has set an ambitious goal for the next two years: to
illustrate the word of God by filling our
worship space with art. Paintings,
sculpture, quilts, stained glass, weavings, murals, calligraphy—all can teach and
inspire. We are tremendously excited by this added witness, and invite you to share in the fun. We ardently desire your time, talents, and prayers. If you have an interest in art (no experience necessary!), we’d like to hear from you. Please contact Nancy Cassens, Dick Carlson, or Kris Love through the church office. We will put your willing spirit to work for the glory of God.
Baptisms are celebrated at First for persons of all ages. To schedule a baptism please contact the Pastor or the church office.
Weddings at First are a joyous occasion! To schedule a wedding or inquire about wedding policies and procedures please contact the church office.
