News & Stories

Welcome to the stories of First Lutheran!
Read about magnetic connections between others and God.
See how God is making an impact through each of us
and read about the buzz you’ll experience in worship at FLC!

old cookbook page of pie recipes
Mission
First Lutheran Church

More than Recipes

In the mid 1920’s, the First Lutheran Ladies Aid published and sold Lutheran Home Cookbooks to support the House of Mercy and Lutheran Social Services. Their efforts helped fulfill the Church’s mission of caring for orphans and widows in their distress.

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Events
First Lutheran Church

A Sisterhood of Friendship & Faith

Women Connect is a monthly event at First Lutheran Church, designed to bring women of all ages together for fellowship and fun. These events expand and deepen our sense of living as a connecting church and nurtures a “sisterhood” of friendship and faith.

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Gathering of FLC Women around the table at Blarney's Pub
Events
First Lutheran Church

FLC Women Connect

First Lutheran Church is on a mission to expand and deepen our sense of living as a connecting church because we belong to each other! Women Connect events throughout the year enable women of all ages to connect for fellowship, support, and fun.

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Baby Arabella
Stories
First Lutheran Church

Miracle Baby Girl

Born on Christmas Eve in 2023, her name was intentionally chosen because it means “answered prayer,” which fits perfectly when you learn the story of how Arabella came into this world. Her mother, Rachelle, shares the journey and her witness story.

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Returning Home: Craigs' Witness Story
Stories
First Lutheran Church

Returning Home

After a 43-year hiatus, Craig Maas decided to return to First Lutheran Church (FLC) in 2021. Craig shares what he discovered during his time away, what drew him back to church, and how his faith has come alive as he witnesses for Christ today.

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Mission
First Lutheran Church

Connecting Church

We belong to each other! So, we exist to connect people to God and each other. First Lutheran Church will, over the next three years, expand and deepen our sense of a Connecting Church through focus areas of Connection, Worship, and Impact.

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