Ever wondered why Lutheran folks (maybe even you!) proudly wear ashes on their forehead at the start of Lent? Let’s uncover the three reasons behind this tradition. Ashes symbolize humble repentance since…
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The same God whose voice was heard in dazzling mountaintop moments walks with us today, “speaking into our fears, offering mercy, love and grace.” You’ll find Pastor Erin Heidelberger’s Transfiguration Sunday sermon here.
Though the official Super Bowl winner is widely known, our Souper Bowl of Caring saw the Kansas City Chiefs triumph over the San Francisco 49ers with a generous donation of $567.15 to $207.97….
The Super Bowl is this Sunday and, in honor of it, we will host a Souper Bowl of Caring! Bring your monetary donation for the Lincoln Lutheran Food Pantry to worship and drop…
Our next Communion Faith Milestone class will be offered on three Sundays (please attend all three sessions) during the FaithTrek hour (9:30-10:30 AM) on February 18 and 25 and March 3. We will…
Did you know it’s been a long-standing tradition at First Lutheran to hold annual soup lunches and dinners during Lent (and Advent, too!) on Wednesdays? It is! And, it’s all because of the…
“Life rooted in community is buffered by reflection and prayer. Jesus needed it. We need it even more.” Pastor Andrew Kitzing’s weekend meditation is here to encourage you.
Lent can be a somber season of the church year. It begins with an ashen sign of mortality and sin. Bright colors turn to deep purples, alleluias fall silent, and worshipers ponder…
Congratulations, Pastor Erick Hill! His title of vicar was put to rest when on Saturday he was ordained into the ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Pastor Erick has been called…
The First Lutheran Endowment Fund College scholarship application process this year is again going to include the application itself and a “Meet and Greet”. Click here for the application. Any First Lutheran member planning to attend college during the…
