Join us for the Middle School Christmas Party on Friday, December 14. Bring your friends, and sign up in the youth and family office.
The 2018 Christmas Pageant will be on Sunday, December 16, at 2 p.m., with cookies and hot cocoa following the pageant.
Traditional candlelight worship services will be held on Christmas Eve with a service of lessons and carols on Christmas Day.
Becky Rasmussen with Call to Freedom will speak to us about the tragedy of human trafficking and their objective to help victims navigate from victim to survivor.
Join us as we celebrate all individuals baptized in 2018 during the 11 o’clock service.
Necessities for Neighbors distributes practical goods that are not available with SNAP benefits such as toilet paper, laundry detergent, feminine hygiene products, and some personal care items when available.
Join us in welcoming Augustana University President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin to our Fireside Forum series. Her working theme is What it Means to be a University of the Church in the 21st Century.
Second graders lead the congregation in the Confession and Forgiveness at the 11 o’clock service.
We’ll learn more about the Kairos Project at Luther House of Study as explained by Sarah Stenson.
Necessities for Neighbors distributes practical goods that are not available with SNAP benefits such as toilet paper, laundry detergent, feminine hygiene products, and some personal care items when available.
“Poet, Prophet, Priest: Living the Call”
A Hymn Festival Honoring the Life and Ministry of Paul Manz, led by David Cherwien, Dr. Paul Westermeyer, and The Augustana Choir. The Hymn Festival is part of the Lankford Arts Series: The Art of Faith.
The 1st graders lead the congregation in the Lord’s Prayer at the 11 o’clock service.
Prepare for some laughter as John Cerwinske, long-time custodian at FLC, shares his memories of his "Life at First Lutheran."
Necessities for Neighbors distributes practical goods that are not available with SNAP benefits such as toilet paper, laundry detergent, feminine hygiene products, and some personal care items when available.
LSS caseworker Mohamed Ahmed will give a presentation about his life as a refugee from Somalia and in a refugee camp in Kenya.
Necessities for Neighbors distributes practical goods that are not available with SNAP benefits such as toilet paper, laundry detergent, feminine hygiene products, and some personal care items when available.
We will enjoy a potluck salad super with guest speaker Shirley Halleen, as she entertains on the topic "Laughter, the Best Medicine."
Necessities for Neighbors distributes practical goods that are not available with SNAP benefits such as toilet paper, laundry detergent, feminine hygiene products, and some personal care items when available.
Jim Clark, FLC member, will inspire us to Walk the Sculpture Walk, as he explains the formation and development of our downtown sculpture exhibits.
We will travel by bus to Inspiration Hills Retreat Center for a gathering as Pastor Dave and Margaret Houck share about their missionary journey and their music ministry.
Other Sioux Falls WELCA groups will join us for a program by author Jennifer Peterson, as she tells of her life-altering battle with an illness and her faith-filled journey back to health.
Our meeting will feature Pastor Katherine and Jordan Stone, who will explain all of the programs offered through our Caring Ministry here at FLC.
FLC member Marilyn Korsten from Hope Haven International will invite us to learn about their journey delivering dignity through mobility around the world.
We end the year with our Birthday Party for Jesus. Jeff Gould, Sioux Falls radio personality, will offer a program based on his radio show "A Prairie Christmas."
Wednesday Scripture First and confirmation classes take place at worship. Families are asked to join their children.
Come and learn how to make a tasty holiday tradition, Beef Wellington, and then we will share the meal together.
Program: O’Gorman High School Choir Christmas Program
Menu: garlic herb chicken breast, wild rice, tossed salad, roll
The congregation is invited to worship together around carols of Advent and Christmas seasons.
Come enjoy special treats, music, joy, and laughter, as we join with each other to celebrate the season of our Savior’s birth.
Pastors Lars and Jeff will lead this timely study for the season of Advent on the Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55).
The 4:12 group is going caroling with Pastor Jeff's famous chili to follow!
Pastors Lars and Jeff will lead this timely study for the season of Advent on the Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38).
Necessities for Neighbors AND Food to You are having distribution at FLC this month. This is a wonderful volunteer opportunity!
All adults grieving the loss of a loved one are invited to this event at First Lutheran. A free breakfast will be served in the church’s Gathering Room at 9 a.m. while Jill Stoebner of Sad Isn’t Bad and Compassionate Care Hospice speaks to us on the topic of Grieving a Loss During the Holidays.
Lefse is a popular holiday treat enjoyed by many people of Scandinavian heritage. Come, learn to make your own lefse in this hands-on class. We will offer an easy to follow family recipe and how-to hints so that you can make lefse at home. All participants will have the opportunity to make some lefse for themselves.
Darts on us. Food (and drinks!) on your own. Childcare will be provided at the church from 5:30 to 9:30.
First Lutheran Church is excited to offer a mini retreat intended to refresh and renew the souls of those who participate. We will study together the book of Ruth, reflecting on its rich themes of loyalty, faithfulness, integrity, friendship, and faith.
LaMoyne Pederson, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Augustana University and long-time member of the FLC congregation, will offer comments and lead discussion on controversial issues.
Each year the First Lutheran Church Women (FLCW) host the fall Bazaar to raise funds for local, regional, and global missions. In 2017 a total of $49,700 in bazaar proceeds was given to 42 programs, ministries, or agencies.
Join us for Trunk or Treat!
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