Love + Pray + Gather + Serve

Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaining. Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 4:8-11

God does not need your good works, but your neighbor does.

-Martin Luther-

Our Mission Statement

To nurture the spiritual growth of each person at First Lutheran Church; empowering our faith community to know Christ more fully and to take bold steps to make Christ known.

  • Support the ELCJHL* thru the purchase of Ordinary Mysteries

    Help support our siblings in the ELCJHL* through the purchase of Bishop Hazelwood's latest book Ordinary Mysteries - Faith, Doubt and Meaning. Email: mmwhyte@nesynod.org for details.

    *Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land

    Special Edition Hardbound Autographed copy of Ordinary Mysteries: Reflections on Faith, Doubt and Meaning. This edition of a limited run of 100 copies includes the color artwork not available when the paperback edition is released on April 30.

  • Calumet

    Registration for Calumet's Resident Camp for Kids is open -- and inviting any and all kids ages 8 - 15 to attend camp for a week or two.

    You can also look into Family Camp for2024

    Learn more

    Monthly Schedule

  • Calumet - KNITTERS WEEKEND

    APRIL 19-21, 2024

    Whether you're an old pro or just learning, this weekend is designed to bring out the knitter in all of us. From hats, to sweaters, to leg warmers and gloves, knitting is an indispensable talent that can be applied in hundreds of practical ways.

  • Calumet - FRUITS & ROOTS

    APRIL 22-25, 2024

    Join us for the first Fruits & Roots midweek retreat where we will focus on one of the fruits of the Spirit, JOY, as we meet for theme sessions led by Rev. Maren Tirabassi, a pastor, poet, and mystery writer from Kittery, Maine. Deacon Judy Smith will be coordinating the program, including devotions and retreat activities. Gary Benevides, long time Calumet summer guest in our campground and music director at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vernon, CT, will be our retreat guest musician. Opportunities are already scheduled to experience various art media facilitated by guest artists in Calumet’s new Pippi Art Space in the Oasis and/or to participate in writing workshops led by Rev. Tirabassi.

  • Calumet - SPRING CLEANING WORK WEEKEND

    APRIL 26-28, 2024

    These annual events are a FREE weekend for anyone who comes to camp and volunteers their time helping us get ready for the height of the season!

  • GRIEF, WONDER, HOPE

    APRIL 28-30, 2024

    In April, Calumet will be gathering folks from all over for a Sunday-Tuesday retreat that will engage participants in some valuable programming related to God's people who experience GRIEF ... providing space for WONDER as a way of processing ... and reminding ourselves that God's people are wired to look for HOPE -- even when we're in the pit.

  • We’ve never done it that way before...

    Lastest thoughts from Pastor Derek

  • Barnstable Cafe

    The Second Saturday every month

    April 13th Menu

    Menu coming soon

  • Hands of Hope Food Pantry

    March donation needs. Please leave in grocery cart in the Narthex. Each year the Pantry provides food for over 2700 individuals and families

    COOKING OIL-VEGETABLE OR CANOLA • SALAD DRESSING • PICKLES • OLIVES • CANNED MIXED FRUIT • MAYO • MUSTARD & KETCHUP • CANNED MIXED VEGETABLES • BOXED MASHED POTATOES • HAMBURGER HELPER • PASTA RONI • SPAM • CANNED CHICKEN • TUNA • JUICE BOXES • KID’S SNACKS • SPAGHETTI • SPAGHETTI SAUCE • CRACKERS • COOKIES

    Learn more ways to help

  • New name...same mission

    As Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service enters its 85th year, we are excited to share the beginning of an impactful new chapter in the history of the organization. On January 17, 2024, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) became Global Refuge. The decision to rebrand is rooted in the massive worldwide need for compassionate support of those seeking safety.

    learn how you can help

  • The Chosen • Season 4

    Watch Season 4 of THE CHOSEN at First Lutheran Church*

    Starting Fridays

    April 12th at 6pm Fellowship Hall

    Discussion after each episode Popcorn and Tissues recommended

    *Season 4 is currently not available for free streaming. It is only available in theaters or at selected Church venues.

Sunday Divine Service

Sundays 9:30am

Sacred Journey Via Sacra

Wednesdays 7:00pm

This Is Christ’s Church

There is a place for you here.

We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God's grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace you as a whole person--questions, complexities and all. Join us as we do God's work in Christ's name for the life of the world.

Our Worship Tradition

As Lutherans, we are a "liturgical" church. We worship in a style which is similar to what the church has done for centuries. The core of our faith is traditional, but our practice is contemporary and our services are casual. We believe in a God of truly unconditional Love. We follow a common lectionary of Bible readings in our services, which is used by many other churches. This gives us a sense of common experience with others even though they are not in our building. And children are always welcome!

Do you have to be Lutheran?

Not by a long shot. Members from First Lutheran come from many church backgrounds. Only a third of the membership are life long Lutherans, the other two thirds come from a variety of other Christian churches and even non-christian backgrounds. We are a big tent. At First Lutheran we care less about where you come from, we care more that you will hear an unrelenting confession of God’s grace and love for all people. This is the Gospel or Good News at the very heart of Lutheran Spirituality.

What does being Lutheran mean? Don’t take our word for it. What does Wikipedia say about our faith?

We are excited to meet you. Please join us for coffee, tea and refreshments following our worship service sunday mornings. Here you can meet our pastor and connect with others.

We invite all children to join us. 

They are welcomed at our Services and we have a childrens room in the Library just next to our Sanctury.  We also invite children of all ages to join our “Godly Play®” program for our youth.  It meets Sundays at 9:30am in the Godly Play room.

I know that when I pray, something wonderful happens. Not just to the person or persons for whom I’m praying, but also something wonderful happens to me. I’m grateful that I’m heard.

— Maya Angelou —

To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.

- Martin Luther -