First Lutheran Church

Duane Holst celebrates 50 years of ordination

Aug 12, 2026

First Lutheran Church is honoring retired Pastor Duane Holst as he reaches a milestone this month. “We congratulate Pastor Duane Holst on his 50th Anniversary of Ordination on Aug. 15,” the church said in a news release. “Though Duane retired from the ministry in January 2023, after 46 years of...

First Lutheran Church recognizes eight seniors

Jun 10, 2026

First Lutheran Church celebrated eight seniors on Senior Reconition Day on Sunday, May 31. Each senior was presented with a quilt made by the church ladies quilting club. Pictured are: (front row, from left) Pastor Kary Jonas, Ava Eggenberger, Faith Bonde, Madyson Skifton, Erica Wallerich, (back...

First Lutheran Pastor Paul Miller celebrates 20 years since ordination

Jun 10, 2026

Pastor Paul Miller celebrates 20 years of Ordination on June 18. Pastor Paul Miller was ordained June 18, 2006, into the Ministry of Word and Sacrament of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America at Christ Lutheran Church, Cottonwood, Minn. He served as Assistant Pastor of Trinity Lutheran...

Church to host Rochester handbell group

Jun 3, 2026

First Lutheran Church is hosting the Rochester Area Handbells for a concert at 7 p.m. on June 13. The group says this is their most ambitious concert program yet, according to a news release. “Entitled ‘Why We Ring,’ the program will feature their usual exciting and moving selection of music, and...

First Lutheran Church confirms 20

May 27, 2026

First Lutheran Church celebrated 20 confirmands on May 17. Front row, from left: confirmands Lily Miller, Reid Meyer, Nolan Kohrs, Christopher Ahrens, Miranda Koehler, Avery Ohlhaber, and Alexis McCoy. Middle row, from left: confirmands Britton Cobb, Savannah Klein, Klara Schmidt, Camryn Porisch,...

World Labyrinth Day walk is May 2

Apr 29, 2026

The Lake City community is invited to join in the 2026 World Labyrinth Day Walk at First Lutheran Church, 100 Peace Ridge on Saturday, May 2 at 12:30 p.m. This international annual event sponsored by The Labyrinth Society has a recurring theme of “Walk as One at 1” to create a “rolling wave of...

Labyrinth workshop is April 29, walk is May 2

Apr 22, 2026

In anticipation of World Labyrinth Day, on Saturday, May 2, First Lutheran Church (FLC), 100 Peace Ridge, is offering an educational one hour workshop on Wednesday April 29 to learn about the history of labyrinths and there use as a tool for meditation, prayer, and peace. A labyrinth is a walking...

First Lutheran celebrates graduating seniors

Jun 4, 2025

First Lutheran Church of Lake City celebrated its graduating seniors on June 1. Each senior received a blessing and a handmade quilt made by the church quilters. Front row, from left: Alaina Johnson-Nadeau, Hannah Weinrich, Sydnee Stolzenberg, and Adison Cole. Middle row, from left: Ada Alkire,...

First Lutheran Church confirms five

May 28, 2025

Five students were confirmed at First Lutheran Church on May 18. Pictured are (front row, from left) Pastor Paul Miller, Meg Fitterer, Ava Emerson, Pastor Kary Jonas, (back row, from left) Rylee Thieren, Ava Carlson-Penn, and Carson Mickelson.

Students to Trick or Treat for food shelf donations

Oct 30, 2024

Confirmation students from First Lutheran Church will be asking for donations of non-perishable food items as they trick or treat on Halloween night, according to a news release. They will be ringing doorbells in neighborhoods near South 10th Street and Apple Lane and near North 10th Street and...