For many children, Friday afternoon means leaving behind more than the classroom—it can also mean leaving behind dependable access to breakfast and lunch until Monday. And food insecurity is happening right here at…
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390 pounds. 387 items. One very full car. That’s what our recent Dana Village Food Drive looked like as Jens Acamo from Lutheran Family Services packed donation after donation into his vehicle—leaving just…
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For many young adults, turning 19 means leaning on family for help with groceries, rent, laundry, bills, transportation, school, work and all the everyday pieces of becoming independent. But for young adults…
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The Social Ministry Committee is hosting a food drive for Dana Village July 12–26 to help stock the onsite food pantry for young adults aging out of foster care. Many young adults leaving…
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First Lutheran’s Social Ministry Team is sponsoring an ingathering for Connection Point from May 10-24, offering an opportunity for our congregation to support the practical needs of our neighbors in Lincoln. Connection Point is a…
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Make some noise this Sunday—for a cause that matters. 🔔 Our Noisy Offering will support ConnectioN Point, located at 1333 N. 33rd Street in the Clinton Neighborhood—a diverse and vibrant part of our…
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What does it really feel like to walk through a day without a place to call home? As part of our Lenten Good Neighbor journey, Pastor Erin sits down with First Lutheran member…
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Yesterday, our First Lutheran ministry staff had the privilege of serving lunch at Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach—sharing a meal, conversation and connection with neighbors in our community. These moments reflect the kind…
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Some Afghan families in our community are in limbo, adversely affected by a virtual halt in green card processing, a slowdown in work permits renewals, and a loss of benefits—including food stamps needed…
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Since launching the RaiseRight fundraising program in November, First Lutheran has already raised over $1,200—with all funds supporting our 2025 Gifts of Hope partners. Recently, we gave $750 to Matt Talbot Outreach…
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