FLC Now
October 2025
FLC Now provides a quick, monthly look at ways to stay informed, be engaged, and get involved in the life of the church. Each month we’ll highlight ways in which the congregation can lend a hand, donate needed items, or simply be a part of the church family at happenings.
If you’d like to receive a copy of FLC Now opportunities in the mail, please call the church office, 605/336.3734.
on the calendar—visit flcsf.org/events for more info and to register
Grieving with Grace: Saturday, October 4, 10a, Friendship Room
Affirmation of Baptism Retreat: Sunday, October 5, 5:30p, Gathering Room
High School Lock-In: Sunday, October 12, 5p; register here
YALA Bible Study: Thursday, October 16, 7p, Gathering Room
Mens Table Talks with Dr. Steve Paulson: Friday, October 24, 6p, BBQ Heaven; register here
Teaching the Faith Retreat: Saturday, October 25 8:30a; register here
Affirmation of Baptism Worship: Sunday, October 26, 11a, Sanctuary
Lankford Arts Series Concert: Sunday, October 26, 3p, Sanctuary; reserve FREE tickets here
FLCW Annual Bazaar: Saturday, November 1, 9a-3p
recurring
First Fridays Book Club: first Friday of each month 5p, Grille 26; join the group in the Church Center app for details
Traditional Worship: Saturdays, 5p, Chapel
Traditional Worship: Sundays, 9a, Sanctuary
Sunday School and PACT: Sundays (during school year), 10:10a
Contemporary Worship: Sundays, 11a, Sanctuary
Woodshop Workers: Monday-Friday, 8a-12p, Woodshop; coffee fellowship 9-10a, Friendship Room
Sewing: Mondays, 8a-1p, Quilt Service Center
SAIL class: Mondays and Wednesdays 9a, Reformation Hall
Footsteps of Paul Bible Study: Tuesdays 6p, Gathering Room
Drive-thru coffee and prayer: Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30a
Quilting: Wednesdays, 8a-1p, Quilt Service Center
Pastors’ Bible study: Wednesdays, 10a, Gathering Room
Wednesday night meals: Wednesdays (during school year), 5p, Reformation Hall
The Chosen watch and discussion group: Wednesdays, 5:30p, Gathering Room
Wednesday School and Confirmation: Wednesdays (during school year), 6:30p
Youth Group: Wednesdays (during school year), 7:30p, Manos de Cristo
Men’s Bible study: Thursdays, 7:30a, Gathering Room
Advanced pickleball: Thursdays, 8:30a, Reformation Hall
Footsteps of Paul Bible Study: Thursdays 12p, Gathering Room
Open pickleball: Thursdays, 5:30p, Reformation Hall
Give – donate at flcsf.org/give, through the Church Center app, or text any amount to 84321
Donation Boxes for October (located near the Atrium elevator)
Infant socks needed for baby care kits, sizes 6-24 months
Food to You food of the month: cereal
Necessities for Neighbors: toilet paper, diapers, laundry detergent, feminine hygiene products (ongoing)
October Special Offering supports Lowell Elementary. Read more in First Word, and donate below.
Get involved
Wednesday night meals have resumed, and we are looking for volunteers to help set up, serve, and clean up. Read more and sign up here.
We are looking for a team of volunteers to work in coordination with Lowell Elementary. This team would serve under the Evangelism and Outreach Board. In the past, the team has looked for ways to provide service such as the reading buddy program that starts again in the fall. The chair of this team along with the chair of Evangelism and Outreach would meet with the principal and assistant principal in the fall to assess the needs for the new school year. Please contact Colleen Kokenge, 605/201.9962, if you are interested.
Worship assistants are needed particularly at the 11 o’clock service to usher, serve communion, and to serve as lectors (readers). If you’re interested in assisting as an usher or communion server, please contact Shirley Barlow. If you are interested in serving as a lector, please contact Jodi Hoyt.
Broadcast team members needed: Each weekend, a team of four dedicated individuals make our broadcast and live stream possible. New team members are needed; no experience or technical expertise is needed. Contact Jodi for more info.
Meeting Minutes
The Church Council approved a motion to provide minutes of all board meetings within 7 days of those minutes being approved. To keep the information private and for congregation members only, the minutes will be posted in the Church Center app (click here for more info). Additionally, they will be printed and stored in a binder at the Info Desk for check-out by members.