Welcome to First Lutheran Church, Brainerd, MN, a congregation
in Minnesota's beautiful northwoods lakes country
rooted in God's accepting grace. Come to a church in the heart
of Brainerd where all are welcome. From the warmth
of a community of faith gathered for worship to the vigor of
serving others through this downtown ministry, you will
find a vibrant place to grow in faith, hope and love. Welcome,
friends in Christ!
First Lutheran was established in 1882 and is proud to be a congregation
of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
in America.
To find First Lutheran, follow this link for a location map: FLC Map
To map your trip to First Lutheran, follow this link: Driving directions
Sunday Worship Wednesday Midweek Service
8:00 AM 6:00 PM
10:30
AM
UPCOMING WORSHIP
Sunday, January 31, 2010 - The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
8:00 AM - ELW traditional liturgy
9:15 AM - Sunday school
9:15 - Adult Enrichment on Summer 2010 Holden Village Trip , with Karin Nelson and Suzie Smith
9:15 AM - Coffee fellowship in Koinonia
10:30 AM - ELW traditional liturgy with Holy Communion
COMING UP: Ash Wednesday, February 17 - 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM services
MAKE WORSHIP AT FLC A REGULAR PART OF YOUR WEEK. GO GOD'S WAY!
- Make an immediate donation through ELCA World Relief/Lutheran Disaster Response toward the earthquake tragedy in Haiti by clicking on this link: Haiti Earthquake Donation. 100% of your dollars given will go to direct aid to Haiti via Lutheran Disaster Response. Thank you! Haiti needs your giving now.
- ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES: FLC is a host site for Angel Food Ministries, an affordable food program for all people. This ministry is designed to provide affordable food, none of which is expired or damaged in any way, to all people who wish to participate. There are no income requirements. Delivery at First Lutheran typically takes place in the morning on the last Saturday of each month. Consult the link below or call the church office for specific monthly information. Go to this link for online ordering - Angel Food Ordering.
- Want to be part of a Small Group for fellowship, Bible study and friendship? Looking to grow deeper in your faith by doing more than just going to church on Sundays or Wednesdays? Jot a note to Pastor Kristin by following this link: Small Group Info
- FLC is now selling Equal Exchange Fairly Traded coffee. Fair Trade coffee is pruchased directly from growers in devloping countries, eliminating middlemen who pay minimal prices to growers and resell coffee at huge profits to large multinational corporations. This is an effort to recognize the grave injustices coffee growers face if they can only sell their coffee beans to corporate buyers. You can purchase 12-ounce bags of ground coffee here at church for $6.00 per bag. This is competitive with costs in local grocery stores and, perhaps, even below current prices. Three regular coffee blends and one regular decaf blend are being sold, as well as three flavored coffees. Additionally, organic hot cocoa is also being sold for $5.00 per 12-ounce can. For more information on Fairly Traded coffee, click on the Lutheran World Relief Coffee Project logo below
- Want to work toward global justice through your gift-buying this year? Click on the "A Greater Gift" logo below to be redirected to the SERVV International catalog. Purchase Christmas gifts or gifts year-round that directly benefit those who make them around the world!
- Want to receive information on the organizations/programs below? Click on the logos for 1) Brainerd Lakes Chamber information, 2) Bridges of Hope, a Brainerd area ecumenical social ministry network housed at FLC, 3) Lutheran World Relief Coffee project and 4) SERRV International, global justice programs aimed at providing coffee and other items at competitive prices but with profits that go directly to impoverished global farmers and craftspeople instead of middlemen
   
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