Welcome...to a grace-filled church where you are accepted.
First Lutheran is a downtown church in the heart of Brainerd. It has been on the same street corner- 8th Street and Norwood Street- since its beginning in 1882. It is a large ELCA church with a small church feel. 1600 members strong, FLC has three weekly church services (8:00 and 10:30 Sunday mornings and 6:00 PM Wednesdays), Christian education opportunities for everyone, choirs, youth groups and a preschool for 3-5-year olds. The congregation has a down-to-earth feel. It is a grace-filled church family. People are joyful and generous. You will like First Lutheran. The church strives to serve those in need and serve within the Brainerd-Baxter community. It is intentionally supportive of the ELCA and proud of its identity within this larger church body. The congregation is welcoming of all people! To learn more about the church, don't hesitate to call one of the pastors at (218) 829-9552.
First Lutheran's mission is: So that all may know Jesus Christ, we are a community of faith, equipping disciples to be Spirit-led witnesses and loving servants in God's World.
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