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.

  • Meals are served in Reformation Hall, 5-6p. The price is $7 per person, payable via cash, check, or Venmo (@flcsf).

    11/6: ham, scalloped potatoes, corn

    11/13: broasted chicken, potato wedges, tossed salad

    11/20: roast beef, au gratin potatoes, broccoli

    11/27: turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing

    No meals will be served in December.

  • 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

    Read more and register.

  • 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

    Read more and register.

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.

Beginning September 18, ALL are welcome to join us Wednesdays, 6-7:15p, in the Gathering Room to watch an episode and engage in discussion.

September-October Schedule:

9/18 episode 1 – Called You By Name (54 min)

9/25 episode 2 – Shabbat (39 min)

10/2 episode 3 – Jesus Loves the Little Children (30 min)

10/9 episode 4 – The Rock on Which it is Built (48 min)

10/16 episode 5 – The Wedding Gift (54 min)

10/23 episode 6 – Indescribable Compassion (51 min)

10/30 break (Bazaar week)

11/6 episode 7 – Invitations (37 min)

11/13 episode 8 – I Am He (59 min)

12/18 Christmas special – The Shepherd (20 min)

We'll take a break for Christmas and will begin season 2 on January 8, 2025.