About Us

The best way to learn more about us is to join us for an upcoming service. We'd love to welcome you and your family.

Our Mission

First Lutheran is a gathering place for people from across the region. Our welcome begins with the affirmation that each person is a child of God by grace. God’s love embraces the wide diversity of people in our community: diversity of race, class, ability, social background, sexuality, as well as diversity of personal and political viewpoint. We’re a people with a Christ centered heart, and our shared identity in Christ is bigger than whatever differences we might bring. There is a place for you!

We'd love to meet you at an upcoming service.

As the Senior Pastor of First Lutheran Church it's an honor to meet you. We're passionate about welcoming visitors to our church. I want to be the first to invite you to join us for an upcoming service. We want to be a welcoming place for you and your family. Let us know you're coming by clicking the Plan Your Visit button. Can't wait to see you soon.

— Steven Knudson, Senior Pastor

Preaching

We focus on studying scripture and applying God's word to everyday life.

Kids

We believe the next generation is our most important investment. We take the safety of kids and fun very seriously.

Worship

The heart of our services is taking time to worship God. But don't worry, its easy to participate and follow along.

Service Times

Saturdays at 5:00pm and Sundays at 9:00am & 11:00am

Church Location

1000 Third Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Join us for an upcoming service.

Use the plan your visit link to share your information and we'll make sure we're prepared to show you and your family around.

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We can't wait to meet you.

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First Lutheran Church

1000 Third Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

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