Lisa Leber

Lent, the 40-day period (not including Sundays) preceding Easter Sunday, is a time of repentance, reflection and preparation.

Please join us for study and worship during this important season of the church year. On Sunday mornings, we gather for holy communion at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

From 9:15-10 a.m. on Sundays, March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6 and 13, an adult Faith Formation series based on the book “The Difficult Words of Jesus” by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine will be held in room 22.

All are welcome – all are invited!

On Wednesday, March 5, we begin the season of Lent, a time of baptismal renewal and of repentance and an opportunity to engage in the Lenten disciplines of giving alms, praying and fasting.  We will gather for holy communion and imposition of ashes at 12:15 p.m. and 7 p.m.

We invite you to join us on Ash Wednesday, when we hear this holy promise: though “we are dust, and to dust we shall return,” we are also beloved children of God, saved by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Join us for worship in the weeks ahead as we focus on Jesus’ baptism and the early days of His ministry!

During the time after Epiphany, we hear how Jesus called disciples, taught, and healed. The season will conclude with the Transfiguration of our Lord on Sunday, March 2.

We gather for holy communion each Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Our second concert of the 2024-25 Fine Arts at First concert series will feature Knock on Wood, a musical quintet of experienced percussionists presenting a unique brand of rhythm and melody.

Knock on Wood members Jay Brown, Christina Roncin, Roger Myers, Jill Marshall-Work and Marlin Barnes perform selections drawing on traditional tunes, ragtime syncopations, lively Latin rhythms, American jazz, world music, and classical transcriptions.

All Fine Arts at First concerts are free and open to the public. A free will offering will be taken. Parking is available in the church’s main lot, accessible from High Street, or the overflow lot, accessible from Liberty Avenue (which runs behind the church parallel to High Street). Street parking is also available on High and Bedford streets.

Attendees are invited to enjoy a reception in the Martin Luther Room after the concert. Please join us!

Click here for the 2024-25 FAAF brochure!

Join us at 8 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2024, as we celebrate the First Sunday of Christmas with a service of lessons and carols and holy communion!

Merry Christmas!

O come, let us adore him!

Both of our Christmas Eve services include carols, holy communion and candle lighting. The Chancel Choir will help lead worship at our 7 p.m. festival service.

Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus!

Pictured: the Nativity window in our nave.

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!

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.

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)

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” and then “Find a Blood Drive”, to find other local blood drives in your area.

Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!

A scene from a past blood drive