First Lutheran Church is a part of the larger church body of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America

Vision Statement
The people of First Lutheran church will love one another as Christ loved us, grow in faith, share the gospel and spread the gospel.

Mission Statement
Love one another as Christ loved us by:
Honoring, respecting, and affirming one another;
Practicing Christian hospitality
Ministering to the elderly, and to those with special needs. 

Grow in faith through:
Strong Christian spiritual education programs for all ages.
Small group Bible studies
Inspirational Worship; Art, and Music;
Cultivating a live of prayer
Compelling youth and family ministry. 

Share the Gospel through:
A positive Christ-centered atmosphere
Joyful fellowship with one another in Jesus' name;
Intentional, prayer-filled communicaton;
Gathering around the table. 

Spread the Gospel through:
Active individual & congregational involvement in outreach to the local community;
Active individual & congregational involvement in global ministries. 

Welcoming Statement
First Lutheran Church, dedicated to the mission of Jesus Christ, welcomes YOU into our community of faith, where we share life in its entirity with all its joys and sorrows. We believe all people are created in the image of God and are offered God's love, grace and forgiveness, regardles of :religous tradition, age, gender, race, education, economic status, sexual orientation, family structure, mental or physical abilities. If you have felt excluded, here or elsewhere, to you we extend a special welcome in Christ's love.