Sunday worship
Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary - 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.
New Contemporary Worship in the Worship Center - 10:15 a.m.
Childcare available for children under the age of 5 at all services from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.
Children's Church during sermon at 10:15 a.m. service
Worship with us
Traditional Worship at First Lutheran
We have three traditional worship services at First Lutheran, all on Sunday mornings. We currently offer traditional worship at 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. The services include traditional liturgy, including sung liturgy, holy communion, confession of sins, prayers of the people, apostle’s creed and passing of the peace. We worship using hymns accompanied by organ, choir and sometimes by piano, violin and cello as well as other instruments.
Children are welcome at all services. We do have a nursery for children under 5 staffed by professionals. We also have Sunday school that begins at 9:30 and concludes with the children coming into worship to have communion with their families.
Many people come to the traditional worship because it feels like the church of their youth, and they appreciate classical music styles. With a full choir and amazing organist our traditional service is vibrant and full of life and continues to be a blessing to more and more new people
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Contemporary Worship at First Lutheran
We have two contemporary worship services. One on Sunday at 10:15 a.m. and one on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.(during the school year). These services both take place in the worship center on the second floor of the main building. Kids are welcome, dress is casual and coffee is encouraged!
Our contemporary services aim to make use of current worship music as well as key liturgical elements that have stood the test of time. Scroll down to see the most recent playlist to get a sense of the music we are using. We also have Holy Communion each Sunday, we confess sin and pass the peace- traditional elements of Lutheran worship.
What you won’t experience is any reference to culture wars or politics. You won’t find judgment or condemnation of people groups. Rather you will hear a message of God’s love for all people, a message that is true to the Bible and rooted in an ancient theology of grace.
Plan your visit
Parking
Street parking is available in the Old North End. Most churchgoers park along Cascade, Caramillo, Buena Vista, and Tejon. Limited parking, including handicap spaces, can be found in the alley behind the church. Many members prefer to drop off their families at the alley entrance before finding parking within a block of the church.
Entrance
The main building has five entrances. The primary entrance is off Cascade, with a wide path leading to glass doors. Upon entering, you will find yourself in the Gathering Place, where signs will direct you to the Worship Center or Sanctuary, depending on the service you attend. Friendly greeters will also be available to answer any questions you may have.
Children
Children of all ages are always welcome to attend any worship service. We offer a professionally staffed and secure child care just off the Gathering Place for children under five. During the 10:15 a.m. worship service, children will be dismissed to attend Children’s Church in the Fireside Room, engaging in age-appropriate activities while adults listen to the sermon. The children will return to join their families for communion after the sermon.
