First Lutheran Church

“First Lutheran Church is a place where real people with real lives full of mess and goodness and hope and sorrow and joy and loss come and do life together, joined in love by a gracious, saving, and gathering God.”

"I came to First Lutheran because I wanted to support their many contributions and outreach to improve lives throughout the city. I have been here for 15 years because I found a spiritual home where pastors preach of God's love for all and see the image of God in everyone. All are welcome. I have found a community where I now call so many my friends. Come and see."

"When I think about First Lutheran, I think about the people who first welcomed us here, the words of encouragement and forgiveness spoken week after week, and the quiet moments when faith was strengthened in ways I didn’t expect."

“Three years ago, we joined First Lutheran Church. I'd been watching worship online, looking for.... something. Pastor Travis preached on Thomas, and I was so moved that I came to church the next week. I attended quietly over the summer and Jon joined me soon after. First Lutheran has been a place where I feel cared for. It's a place where we can use our gifts to serve the Lord. In Music Ministry, Eric shepherds us as we serve, covering us in Word and prayer every week. I feel a sense of belonging again.”

“I have been a long-term member of First Lutheran and repeatedly have said that it has been through service attendance, my life rudder has been kept straight. Call it focusing on core principles, values or choices that just flat prevent me from drifting aimlessly. First Lutheran has given me meaning and direction.”