FEATURED NEWS & EVENTS
DECEMBER 2024
Homeless Memorial Service and Supper
Saturday December 21
Homeless Person's Memorial Day is a national event recognized annually on December 21 (the longest night of the year). FLC has a long and consistent history of providing the location for this memorial service, a time to remember those who have died over the past year while experiencing homelessness. A hot and hearty meal will be served for those in attendance. Volunteers are needed with food preparation, serving, greeting, and clean up. Please consider making time this holiday season to help us with this local memorial event. Please follow this link to sign up. Thank you!
Adult Education: Songs of the Season
Sunday December 22 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Adult Ed. Room
During the Advent season, FLC will celebrate beautiful Christmas music which makes this time of year so special. We are blessed in this community to be able to celebrate Christmas with so many wonderful musical experiences and we'll get to hear from those who plan and lead some of these concerts. This week we hear from our very own David Ferreira, Conductor of the Cathedral Choir. He'll share about what goes into planning music worship during Advent and Christmas, how he arranges music, and tell us about his favorite holiday music.
Women Connect: Holiday Event
Monday December 30 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | The Great Hall
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED - stay tuned for more Women Connect events! Join us for an opportunity to connect with other women through a charcuterie board class taught by Beverly Grimm. We'll create our own individual boards of meats, cheeses, and other nibbles to enjoy over New Year's. We'll end the evening with dessert, a holiday beverage, and conversation! Registration required (space is limited). Cost is $40 (includes all food, serving tray, and dessert). Participants invited to wear their favorite apron or one will be provided! If you registered, please make payment at the Welcome Desk. Hope to see you there!
Christmas at First Lutheran
We hope you'll join us for Christmas at First Lutheran Church - it's such a special time of year and we're planning some very beautiful services! We hope you and your family or friends will come and celebrate Christ's birth with us.
Christmas 2024 Worship Schedule at FLC
Christmas Eve - Tuesday December 24*
3 p.m. - Sanctuary and Celebration Center
5 p.m. - Sanctuary and Celebration Center
10 p.m. - Sanctuary
*All services on Christmas Eve are candlelight services.
Christmas Day - Wednesday December 25
10 a.m. - Sanctuary
Christmas Season Office Hours at First Lutheran
Tuesday December 24 - church office will close at 1 p.m.
Wednesday December 25 - church office closed (worship in the Sanctuary will be at 10 a.m.)
Thursday December 26 - church office closed
Friday December 27 - church office closed
Wednesday January 1 - church office closed and no Wednesday worship
JANUARY 2025
Feed My Starving Children FargoPack
January 8 - 14 | Atonement Lutheran Church: 4601 S. University Drive, Fargo, ND 58104
Once again, FLC is volunteering to help provide life sustaining meals to children across the world through Feed My Starving Children. FLC has committed to 550 packing slots over three dates to pack together as a congregation: Wednesday Jan. 8 (reserved for youth), Saturday Jan. 11, and Monday Jan. 13. This is a great opportunity for small groups, families, and individuals who want to meet new FLC friends. Register for Saturday January 11 (9:30 - 11 a.m.) by following this link. Register for Monday January 13 (6:30 - 8 p.m.) by following this link. Please note that if you are registering as a first time participant you will need to create an account!
FLC Winter Camping Trip
January 17 - 20
Come and explore the beauty and serenity of the Boundary Waters in its winter covering! Travel by snowshoe, build and sleep in the comfort and security of a snow cave, and experience the magnificence of God our Creator in the winter beauty of the Boundary Waters. No experience necessary. We'll teach you how to prepare for a comfortable and safe experience! Cost is $350 (includes transportation, food, pre-trip lodging, and group equipment). A $200 non-refundable deposit is due at the Welcome Desk by December 23 if you plan to go.
Questions? Please contact Rollie Johnson at rjohnson@flcfargo.org.
P.S. Follow this link to watch a video to see photos of past trips to get excited and see what to expect!
BOOK STUDIES/SMALL GROUPS
WOMEN
Women's Bible Study on Elijah
Study starts Tuesday Jan. 14 and Wednesday Jan. 15, 2025
Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in First Lutheran's BibleMax Theater or Wednesdays at 12 p.m. (Space in First Lutheran TBD)
You're invited to join Alyssa Holmen as she leads you through a video-based study on "Elijah: Faith and Fire" by Priscilla Shirer. Elijah's journey with God teaches us what it looks like to be bold, fearless, and have character in today's culture. The study will go for seven weeks and there will be no homework required. You're invited to attend whenever it works with your schedule. Register at the Welcome Desk or by following this link. Questions? Please contact Alyssa Holmen at aholmen@outlook.com.
P.S. Follow this link to watch a short preview video about the study!
MEN
Stay tuned for more men's studies!
WOMEN AND MEN
Adult Education
Sundays | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Adult Education Room
Anyone is welcome to join us on Sundays to attend Adult Education to take a deeper dive into your faith life! Here's the upcoming schedule:
January 5, 2025 - No Adult Education Class
January 19, 2025 - Dr. Michael Chan, Vice President of Mission and Inclusion at Concordia College will lead a study on the Old Testament.
January 26, 2025 - Dr. Michael Chan, Vice President of Mission and Inclusion at Concordia College will lead a study on the Old Testament.
February 2, 2025 - Dr. Michael Chan, Vice President of Mission and Inclusion at Concordia College will lead a study on the Old Testament.
February 9, 2025 - Dr. Michael Chan, Vice President of Mission and Inclusion at Concordia College will lead a study on the Old Testament.
February 16, 2025 - Pastor Steve Wold will lead a study on the Lord's Prayer.
February 23, 2025 - Pastor Steve Wold will lead a study on the Lord's Prayer.
March 2, 2025 - Pastor Steve Wold will lead a study on the Lord's Prayer.
March 9, 2025 - Pastor Steve Wold will lead a study on the Lord's Prayer.
March 16, 2025 - Pastor Jessica will lead a study.
March 23, 2025 - Pastor Jessica will lead a study.
March 30, 2025 - Pastor Jessica will lead a study.
April 6, 2025 - Pastor Jessica will lead a study.
April 13, 2025 - No Adult Education Class
April 20, 2025 - No Adult Education Class
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Ring Bells This Holiday Season - Help Our Neighbors in Need!
The Salvation Army has reached out to us because they need extra bell ringers between now and Christmas! All money raised from the "red kettles" helps provide for people in our community who are most in need. When you sign up for a shift, it's around two and a half hours long and they are shifts available from Monday - Saturday (10 a.m. - 8 p.m.) Open to all ages. To sign up for a shift, please follow this link or call Cheryl Peterson (Christmas Clerk at the Salvation Army Fargo) at 701.356.2691. Thank you for considering spreading some Christmas cheer and helping those that need it most this Christmas season!
Homeless Memorial Service and Supper
Saturday December 21, 2024 | Starts at 6 p.m.
Homeless Person's Memorial Day is a national event recognized annually on December 21 (the longest night of the year). First Lutheran Church has a long and consistent history of providing the location for this memorial service, a time to remember those who have died over the past year while experiencing homelessness. A hot and hearty meal will be served for those in attendance. Volunteers are needed with food preparation, serving, greeting, and clean up. Please consider making time this holiday season to help us with this local memorial event. Please follow this link to sign up. Thank you! Questions? Contact Polly Kloster at pkloster@flcfargo.org.
Wednesday Supper Volunteers
Wednesdays | Various shifts from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
We invite you to join us in preparing, serving, and enjoying a sit down meal for our weekly Wednesday Supper served 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. each Wednesday evening. Volunteers are needed to help in a variety of ways to make this meal happen. Follow this link to view available time slots and register for a date and time that works for you. This is a great way to meet others in our congregation. Thank you for CONNECTING through service!
Mission Soup Sunday Volunteers
The third Sunday of each month | Various shifts from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Each month small groups in our congregation come together to make homemade soups. On the third Sunday, all are invited to the Great Hall from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to buy these soups and sit in community to connect with each other over a delicious, warm meal. 100% of the proceeds go to our mission partners. We need volunteers to help set up, serve soup, and/or clean up around Sunday worship times for these monthy meals. Please follow this link to view available time slots and register to volunteer. This is a great opportunity to CONNECT with others and make an IMPACT. Thank you!
MISSION EXPERIENCES
Multigenerational Mission Experience to Ecuador
July 5 - 13, 2025
You're invited to join us for a multigenerational mission experience to Ecuador in July 2025! This will be an amazing opportunity to grow in your faith and be part of an experience that will focus on connection, worship, and impact cross-culturally with our mission partners. To read the full details about this trip (including cost and deadlines), please follow this link. If you decide you'd like to participate, you are required to fill out an application. To do so online, follow this link. If you'd like to print your own copy and turn it in that way, please follow this link and turn it into Polly Kloster, Director of Mission, or by dropping it off at First Lutheran's Welcome Desk. Deadline to apply is Friday, January 24, 2025!
Questions? Please contact Polly Kloster, Director of Mission at pkloster@flcfargo.org or 701.414.6716.
