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9am Conversation

10am Worship

Join us in person or on zoom. Worship is followed by a reception and fellowship.

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Living faith in our own stories, scripture and worship. Click here to see the schedule and learn more.

This Sunday

Easter Season, June 8, 2025 worship – Pentecost

Welcome to First Lutheran Church (FLC)

Find out more about upcoming events and ongoing opportunities below. You can keep up by way of our weekly newsletter:

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Summer Worship

June 15 and beyond

Scripture and song in the “green season” take us on an extraordinary and perilous journey with Jesus.

Summer Chamber Concert

Saturday, June 21, 7:30pm

The Palo Alto Philharmonic Orchestra perform a variety of works in our sanctuary.

Pizza and Game Night

Friday, June 27, 6-9pm

Bring a beverage and board game if you like, and join us for a fun night together. All ages.

Ministry with Migrants

An ongoing venture.

Click to read thoughts on why we engage in these ministries, and let us know if you’d like to get involved.

Men’s Breakfast

Saturday, July 12, 8:30am

Join us for a delicious feast of fellowship and food. Not strictly for men, and your kids can come, too.

About Bonhoeffer

Discussion times TBA

This summer our Happy Hour Book Group will discuss a lecture and letter about Lutheran theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and the idea of “church for others.”

ongoing and midweek

A few other ways to get involved

Sing or play an instrument

We invite all ages to join in the music as part of a choir, small ensemble or solo.

Get quiet for a few moments

Centering Prayer currently meets Wednesdays at 4:30pm on zoom, for about 20 minutes.

Read and discuss Scripture

Thursdays at 10am on zoom, we go through the bible readings that will be heard at worship.

Gather with others in their 20s, 30s, 40s

Occasional Friday dinners and other young adult opportunities.

Meet with the Women’s Group

Monthly gatherings for fellowship and fun. Come be yourself.

Meet with a pastor

Pastors Bernt and Kate enjoy meeting for conversation about church and life.