God’s word.
boldly proclaimed.
Welcome!
Located in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota, First Lutheran Church gives God's Word in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sinners. We teach how to share the good news while serving our neighbors' needs and building up the community of faith. Explore our site to learn more, and imagine where you might like to get involved at First Lutheran!
worship info
Saturdays at 5 p.m., Traditional Worship, Chapel
Sundays at 9 a.m., Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
Sundays at 11 a.m., Contemporary Worship, Sanctuary
Holy Communion is offered at all services. All baptized Christians who believe Jesus is Lord are invited to share communion with us, regardless of denomination.
lent 2025
Proclaiming the Light of Christ through the Stained-Glass Windows of FLC
On this 100th year of our church cornerstone being laid, we thought it would be a great time to focus our Lenten experience on the stained-glass windows, which were created to tell the story of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The six themed windows that surround the sanctuary shine light on the texts that we will be using for Ash Wednesday worship and the five following Lenten Wednesdays. We hope and pray that our Lent to Easter worship together brings the light of Christ’s Word into your heart for faith!
See the worship schedule and all that’s happening this Lenten season.
Wednesdays at first lutheran
Wednesdays during the school year are bustling at First! Select a category to read more and register today.
Wednesday night meals are now served until 6:15 p.m.
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Meals are served in Reformation Hall, 5-6:15p. The price is $7 per person, payable via cash, check, or Venmo (@flcsf).
During Lent, soup will be served for lunch and dinner. Lunch will be served following the morning worship service, and dinner will be served as usual 5-6:15. Dinner will also include macaroni and cheese and a fruit cup for children if requested.
4/2 – chicken noodle, knoephla
4/9 – beef stew, white chicken chili
No meals will be served during Holy Week
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Wednesday School: preK-5th grade, 6:30p, begins in Chapel
Confirmation: 6th-8th grade, 6:30p, 6th grade in Den, 7th-8th grade in Fellowship Hall
Youth Group: 9th-12th grade, 7:30p, Manos de Cristo
The Chosen Watch and Study Group: all ages, 6p, Gathering Room; read more in September First Word
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Carillon Ringers: 1st-8th grades, 4:30p, Handbell Room
Middle School Bells: 6th-8th grades, 5:45p, Handbell Room
High School Bells: 9th-12th grades, 6:45p, Handbell Room
Parish Choir: college age and up, all skill levels, 7p, Choir Room
The Chosen watch and study group
The Chosen is a groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus, as seen through the eyes of those who knew him.
ALL are welcome to join us Wednesdays, 6-7:15p, in the Gathering Room to watch an episode and engage in discussion.
January-February Schedule:
1/8 season 2, episode 1 – Thunder
1/15 episode 2 – I Saw You
1/22 episode 3 – Matthew 4:24
1/29 episode 4 – Perfect Opportunity
2/5 episode 5 – Spirit
2/12 episode 6 – Unlawful
2/19 episode 7 – Reckoning
2/26 episode 8 – Beyond Mountains
3/5 – 4/16 break for Lent, Holy Week