Belonging Before Believing — A Sermon Series
Sermon
Pastor Erik invites the congregation into a journey through the Gospels — exploring how Jesus welcomed people long before they had the right answers.
Read MoreWelcome to First Lutheran Church
We are a community deeply rooted in tradition and always being made new — striving to be faithful to the gospel, growing in fellowship, and working toward more justice and wholeness in our neighborhood and the world.
Daily Bible Reading
PSALM 100:1-3
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing.
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What's happening at First Lutheran
Faith In Action — Every Wednesday Evening
Outreach
Our mid-week gathering returns each September. Volunteer, serve, worship, and share life with your neighbors — doors open at 5:00 p.m.
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Annual Music & Faith Festival
Event
Choir, hymn-sings, and fellowship on the lawn. An afternoon of joy, gathering, and giving thanks together in Hinckley.
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Worship Times
All are welcome at the table.
Worship Times
Gather with us this week
Whether it's your first Sunday or your fiftieth, there is a place for you at the table. Join us in person or online — coffee on, doors open, hearts wide.
Sunday Mornings
9:30 a.m.
Morning worship service — join us in-person or stream online. Coffee hour begins at 8:30 a.m.
Faith In Action
5:00 p.m.
September through May 6 during the school year — a vibrant evening gathering for all ages. See you in September!
Ministries
Find your place to grow
Faith grows in community. Our ministries are simple invitations — to learn, to serve, to laugh, to be known.
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Adult Ministries
Bible study, small groups, and service teams for every season of adult life.
Youth Ministries
Middle and high schoolers gather weekly for games, faith conversations, and mission trips.
Children's Ministries
Sunday school, vacation Bible school, and faith formation — for kids from cradle to fifth grade.
Mission & Outreach
Local meal programs, global missionary partners, and the ELCA Good Gifts catalog.
"We are a community of imperfect people, finding grace and growing together — with arms wide open and a table always set."
Our shared mission
Whoever you are, you are welcome here.
Plan a visit, drop us a note, or simply come as you are this Sunday. We can't wait to meet you.