21 South Bedford Street, Carlisle, PA 17013 (for GPS purposes, use 100 East High Street)
The people of First Lutheran wish you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving!
As we give thanks for the past year, and especially for God’s abiding love for us, we offer this prayer:
Almighty God our Father, your generous goodness comes to us new every day. By the work of your Spirit lead us to acknowledge your goodness, give thanks for your benefits, and serve you in willing obedience, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen
(from Evangelical Lutheran Worship)
Through bible readings, hymn singing and anthems by our Chancel Choir, we will re-tell the story of how God sent Jesus to us as a little baby.
Join us for this beautiful candlelight service and for Christmas cookies in the Atrium after!
Each year, the Salvation Army Angel Tree Project provides Christmas gifts to hundreds of children in our community. Thanks to all who have already taken an angel tree tag! A few tags are left if you still would like to participate. Gifts are due at the church no later than Monday, November 25. Items should be placed in a large black plastic bag (one for each child) with the angel tag attached to the bag.
Thank you for your generosity toward our community!
Our next American Red Cross blood drive is quickly approaching! To see available appointments and pre-register for our drive, just click here: BLOOD DRIVE SCHEDULE NOTE: You can also go to the ARC website https://www.redcross.org , click on “Give Blood”…
Read More BLOOD DRIVE – Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Appalachian Wind Quintet will kick off the 2024-25 Fine Arts at First concert series on Sunday, September 22, 4 p.m., with a delightful program of music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, including the Quintet for Piano and Winds Mozart considered…
Read More Sunday, September 22, 4 p.m. – Appalachian Wind Quintet
First Lutheran is delighted to host the second concert in a summer series being offered by local singers Nina Cline (soprano), Leah Kaye Serr (mezzo-soprano), Christyan Seay (tenor), and Matthew Robinson (baritone), with Daniel Dorty, collaborative pianist, featuring solo and…
On Sunday, June 23rd, we will hold one communion service at 9:15 a.m., followed by a continental breakfast in the Martin Luther Room. This is an opportunity for our two worshiping communities – the ‘early’ folks and the ‘late’ folks…
On Saturday, April 20, the 2023-24 Fine Arts at First series will conclude with a concert by the Lebanon Valley College Choir. This fifty-plus member ensemble, directed by Tyler Canonico, sings a variety of repertoire including fine music drawn from…
Read More Lebanon Valley College Choir – Saturday, April 20, 7 p.m.
Our celebration of Easter lasts a “week of weeks” (seven Sundays). Please join us throughout the Easter season, a joyous and hopeful time for the people of God! Holy Communion is celebrated every Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.…
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Sunday, November 17 – Holy Communion at 9:15 a.m.
This Sunday, November 17, we will gather for one service at 9:15 a.m. Following worship, we will hold our 2024 Annual Congregational Meeting, during which we will discuss and act on 2025 budgets, vote for Congregation Council and Nominating Committee members, receive reports from staff and committees, and reflect upon the year in ministry.
Safe Harbour is inviting us to an Open House at 132 East High Street (gifted by the congregation to Safe Harbour in 2023 and now known as Harbour House) from 11-12:30 p.m. on Sunday. We are delighted that three more affordable rental units will soon be available for the community!
We will resume our regular worship schedule on Sunday, November 24, with holy communion at 8 and 10:30 a.m.