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.
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).
2/19 – ham, au gratin potatoes, carrots
2/26 – stroganoff, fresh fruit salad, dinner roll
3/5, Ash Wednesday – no meals served
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.
3/12 – chili, chicken noodle
3/19 – vegetable beef, chicken noodle
3/26 – ham and bean, tomato
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