The giving opportunity for September will support the upcoming delegation coming to Duluth from our sister community in San Antonio Los Ranchos in El Salvador as well as the scholarship fund supported since 2005.

 Since 1997 First Lutheran Church has had a relationship with the community of Los Ranchos through the Sister Parish organization. Six delegations plus other members been to El Salvador to learn more about the lives of the people in Los Ranchos as well as learn the history of El Salvador. Through staying with families, hearing their stories, sharing in meals and worship, delegation members have learned of the inter-relatedness of our lives, the great effect faith has had on them, and how it can change us to work for a more just world.

First Lutheran has helped support a scholarship program for students living expenses while attending college. The Sister Parish has helped this relationship by translating letters between languages, visiting the community, organizing delegations, and transferring funds for the scholarships. Without scholarship funds students are unable to attend school as easily. There have been several graduates from this program who now have jobs in their community.

 From October 5 – 14 First Lutheran will be hosting a delegation from El Salvador to meet our congregation and encourage members to get involved in this relationship. Goals for the delegation are to share the projects they are being working on, to ask for continued support of the scholarship program, and to encourage people to participate in advocacy work.  

Please pray for this upcoming delegation and the preparation for it. To learn more about this relationship or to help with delegation plans, contact Anne Rogotzke or Dory or Will Sjoblom 

To give to this month’s giving opportunity, please write a check to FLC, with El Salvador written in the memo line. Thank you for your support.

Russia Ministry Reflections of 2010 Friendship English Language Camps

You are invited to attend this event that will equip you to bring the story of ELCA World Hunger into your congregation. Learn about resources, network with other congregational hunger leaders, and find out what your congregation can do to fight hunger. Each person will leave this event with new insights and a solid congregational action plan for this vital ministry. Additional information will be mailed August 19. Mark your calendar now and watch your mail for details. Register at info@nemnsynod.org with your name, congregation and city by Sept. 1.
For more information, contact Shirley Wuchter or Brenda Sproat 728-2383

View map of available parking. 

If interested please include with application:

Theological/faith statement
Recording which represents your own work as an organist and choir director
Resume/curiculum vitae
List of musical groups directing

Please submit materials to: 
     Rev. April Ulring Larson
     Attn: Director of Music Ministries Search
     First Lutheran Church
     1100 E. Superior St.
     Duluth, MN 55802

The Director of Youth and Family Ministries gives leadership and oversight for the development and implementation of the Youth and Family Ministries at First Lutheran. This person will partner with the congregation in leading its vision of  “Living our Baptismal Promises.”  This position will grow a ministry that (through a Lutheran lens) strengthens faith in Christ. First Lutheran is a large, vibrant congregation in downtown Duluth, providing a unique and essential ministry in the community.  For more information and a position description, please contact Robert Vokes, Executive Assistant/Office Manager, on behalf of Senior Pastor April Ulring Larson, at rvokes@flcduluth.org.