FLC Now

July 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

Office closed: Friday, July 4

Middle and high school bonfire: Wednesday, July 9, 7p

Grieving with Grace: Saturday, July 12, 10a, Friendship Room

ELCA Church Governance Info Session: Saturday, July 12, 6:15p, Gathering Room

ELCA Church Governance Info Session: Sunday, July 13, 10:15a, Gathering Room

Worship in the Park: Sunday, July 13, 11a, McKennan Park Bandshell

OWLS Luncheon: Tuesday, July 22, 11:30a, Gathering Room; presenter—technology lessons with Mason Van Essen

ELCA Church Governance Info Session: Sunday, July 27, 10:15a, Gathering Room

Middle and high school bonfire: Wednesday, July 30, 7p

YALA bonfire: Thursday, July 31, 7p; register here

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

Contemporary Worship: Sundays, 11a, Sanctuary

SAIL class: Mondays and Wednesdays 9a, Reformation Hall

Drive-thru coffee and prayer: Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30a

Pastors’ Bible study: Wednesdays, 10a, Gathering Room

Men’s Bible study: Thursdays, 7:30a, Gathering Room

Advanced pickleball: Thursdays, 8:30a, Reformation Hall

Beginner 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 July (located near the Atrium elevator)

  • Layette (baby) kits: sleepers or gowns, jackets, sweaters, and hooded sweatshirts (6- to 24-month size); bath-size gentle bar soap; infant socks; dark-colored hand towels

  • Food to You food of the month: macaroni and cheese

  • Necessities for Neighbors: toilet paper, diapers, laundry detergent, feminine hygiene products (ongoing)

July Special Offering supports Sioux Falls Thrive. Read more in First Word, and donate below.

Get involved

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.