Meet our oldest member (by age) at First Lutheran Church…Ruby Augustine! Ruby celebrated another milestone birthday on December 12…she turned 104 years old! She’s 100% active and engaged in the world and church…
Last Sunday’s Out of Time: A Christmas Pageant filled the Activity Center to capacity as kids, parents, family members, friends and First members gathered to hear the story of Jesus’ birth retold from…
“‘Rejoice, favored one! The Lord is with you!’ We hold onto the angel’s promises to one who was powerless, without a shining pedigree or an impressive lineage.” Listen to Pastor Andrew Kitzing’s message….
First Lutheran has received bottles of the 2023 fall harvest of olive oil from the Mount of Olives located in East Jerusalem. The sale of the oil from the olive trees helps support…
What happens when the traditional characters from the Nativity story all experience the timing of Jesus’ arrival differently? The angels have waited a millennia for the moment to occur (watch the video clip…
The saying, “Christmas is for kids!”, isn’t more true than on Christmas Eve. That’s why at First Lutheran our Christmas Eve worship service at 1:30 PM will be for kids and about kids….
When a congregation gathers to gift Advent hope to sixten partner groups, anything is possible. And, that’s what happened at this year’s Gifts of Hope Alternative Giving Market at First Lutheran. Together, we gifted $23,161.50…
Advent light breaks through the darkness, determined to shine! Listen to Pastor Erin Heidelberger’s hope-filled message here.
During the holidays, not all our memories or experiences are joyful, and sometimes, getting through the holidays is very difficult. Mourning the death of a loved one, being far from home, suffering from…
Help decorate our Sanctuary for Christmas worship by contributing to the purchase of a poinsettia plant. Purchase one in honor, memory or celebration of a loved one. Please fill out your request online…