Weekly Services
Sunday Worship - 9:30 am (Facebook Live or click to watch on: YouTube)
Sunday School - 8:45 am (September - May)
Wednesday Worship with Communion - 6:00 pm
WELCOME/BIENVENIDOS
Welcome to First Lutheran! God’s grace and love frees us to love
God, each other and our neighbors! We are glad you are joining us!
Our worship times are Sunday at 9:30 am (available on Facebook
Live) and Wednesday at 6 pm (30-45 minute service). The first and
third Sundays are traditional worship services with Communion. The
second Sunday is a contemporary worship service. We have
Communion most Wednesdays. We are located at 1200 4th Ave in
Worthington in Worthington, MN. We are a member congregation of
the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and welcome all
baptized believers to have Communion with us! Come as you are!
(People will wear everything from casual to dressy clothes.) Not sure
what you believe? Join us as you discern. All are welcomed here.
Nuestros servicios de alabanzas son los domingos a las 9:30 am (disponible en Facebook Live) y los miércoles a las 6 pm (servicio de 30-45 minutos). El primer y tercer domingo son servicios tradicionales de adoración con Comunión. El segundo domingo es un servicio de adoración contemporáneo. Tenemos Comunión la mayoría de los miércoles. Estamos en 1200 4th Ave en Worthington en Worthington MN. ¡Somos una congregación miembro de la Iglesia Evangélica Luterana en América (ELCA) y damos la bienvenida a todos los creyentes bautizados de a tener la comunión con nosotros! ¡Ven como eres! Personas llevan ropa casual y, también, ropa formal. ¿No estás seguro de lo que crees? Únase a nosotros mientras discierne. Todos son bienvenidos aquí. Nuestra Pastora Jeanette y Directora de Los Jóvenes (Brenda) hablan español. Llama a 612-636-1533 si quiere hablar en español con alguien.
Church office phone number: 507-376-6148
Are you in need of a gift idea??? Do you need gas or groceries? We have Hy-Vee and Fareway gift cards you can purchase HERE and by doing so you are supporting the church. The more we sell, the more we can deposit into the general fund. These cards make great gifts. Gift Cards will be available in the office during office hours and during coffee hour on Communion Sundays. Thank You!
Church Fax Number: 507-376-6149
Pastor Cell Number for Emergencies: 612-636-1533
General Email: felcwgtn@gmail.com
Office Hours
Monday—Thursday: 8:00 am—12:00 pm & 1:00—4:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am—12:00 pm
For security reasons the church will be locked during the noon hour (12—1 pm).
When you are grieving a loved one’s death, the holiday season can be especially painful. Our Surviving the Holidays seminar helps participants discover: • How to deal with emotions • What to do about traditions • Helpful tips for surviving social events How to find hope for the future. Please join us for this encouraging seminar on: Saturday, November 22, 2025 9:30—11:30 am To register call 507-376-6148.
Please join the Evangelism Team and the youth on Sunday, November 16 during the coffee hour to help pack boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Many hands make light work.
2025 Quarterly Giving Statements are in your mailboxes.
Poinsettias will be used at our Christmas services. If you would like to order one in memory or in honor of a loved one, contact the church office at 376-6148. Please indicate if you will be picking them up after the Christmas Services. Please leave the name of the person or persons you are giving one for. The cost of a poinsettia will be $11. The deadline for having your order in is Friday, December 5. Thank you!
Sanctuary Choir continues on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. All are welcome.
First Lutheran volunteers are scheduled to deliver Mobile Meals on November 3—7 and November 10—14. There are six routes and up to 10 stops per route. You do not have to sign up for a whole week. Please indicate on the sign-up sheet how many days you can deliver. Each volunteer will receive a $5 coupon towards a meal in the hospital cafeteria. If you have a friend help you with the route, they will receive a coupon also. IF you have delivered before and have a specific route you’d like, indicate that on the sign-up sheet also. I will try to fulfil the request. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Ferguson.
Card Ministry meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Come join the fun. No experience necessary! Check out our display in Centennial Hall to purchase a card for $2 (NEW PRICE). Funds will be designated to different groups as needed.
Stay up to date with all the youth group fundraisers by going here.
Need a drink? There is a “pop machine” fridge outside of Brenda’s office. Drinks are $1 and money can be put in the box on top of the fridge. We are also collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House.
Noisy offering for youth programs takes place the last Sunday of every month.