Worship Schedule

Beginning this Sunday, July 7 we will return to two services, 8:30am in the sanctuary, on the radio & on YouTube and at 10am in Leif Erikson Park.

Tuesday, July 2: Tai Chi at 6pm in the Gathering Space.

Wednesday, July 3: Al-Anon at noon in the Learning Space. St Francis Bible Study at 1pm, led by Pastor Dianne.

Thursday, July 4: Happy Fourth of July, the church offices are closed. Firework watching at Pastor Dianne & Erik’s house anytime after 8pm.

Friday, July 5: The church offices are closed.

Saturday, July 6: AA at 9:30am in the Lower Commons.

Sunday, July 7: Worship at 8:30am in the Sanctuary on KDAL & YouTube and at 10:00am in Leif Erikson Park. Flukes at 3:30pm in the Choir Room.

Do you have a current yard sign?

Take home a yard sign and start inviting people to join us for worship in the park starting July 7 at 10am.

Bring in your old yellow or old blue signs and exchanged them for the new white ones that say July & August.

Worship in the Park Volunteers

We are looking for people to help with the set-up and tear down of Worship in the Park beginning Sunday, July 7. We need at least one truck to help with hauling gear and 4 people to help with the set-up and tear down. If you are interested in helping for any Sunday in July or August please sign-up at the You Are Loved Table.

Women’s Summer Bible Study

Please join us for a 3-session Bible study held at First Lutheran Church. We welcome all who identify as women to come together in study. Pass the word . . . bring a friend. Session dates are: Thursdays, July 11, & August 8 at 6:30 in the education space on the London Rd level. The sessions are not cumulative, attend one, two, or all three. You are welcome whether you feel you are a biblical scholar or haven’t opened a Bible in quite some time. This is open to all ages as we study and learn from each other. For more information contact Suzanne Rauvola: suzanne@hbrstudios.com.

Best of the Best 2024 The Duluth News Tribune’s Best of the Best 2024 has begun. Nominations are accepted from June 24 to July 12 and voting will take place from July 22 to August 9. Please click here, scroll to Family & Community, then scroll to Best Place of Worship. You are able to vote once per day, per email address.

Key FOBS

Do you happen to have one of these things laying around your house or hanging on your keychain? They may be all black, have a gray face or a blue face.

We have fobs that were deactivated but never returned. If you happen to have one please return it to the church office.

Toward a Democratic State – A Talk by Jeff Halper

Friday, July 12 at 6:30pm

FLC will be hosting a talk by noted Israeli Anthropologist Jeff Halper. Jeff will present the One Democratic State Campaign’s program for replacing Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory with a democratic state with equal rights for all. This is a rare opportunity to learn about this complex situation from a leading expert.

July 4th Firework Watching All are invited to watch the harbor fireworks from Pastor Dianne and Erik’s house on West 3rd St. Bring blankets and chairs to sit on, snacks to share and your own beverages.

Young Family Summer Cook-out

Laura Bechard & Zach Latimore have graciously offered to host a cook-out for FLC families with children 3 years old & younger at their home on Sunday, July 14 from 5 to 7pm. Bring folding chairs & a side-dish to share. Siblings are welcome. 5008 Tioga St, Duluth. Call Laura at 715-559-1097 with any questions.

WHAT’S YOUR GENEROSITY STORY? DId you notice the new Stewardship Generosity board in the Gathering Space. Everyone lives generously in different ways– how do you live generously? Maybe it’s making meals for a family who just had a baby or lost a loved one? Maybe it’s taking a plate of cookies over to welcome a new neighbor? Maybe it’s writing a check to support your church or Chum? Maybe it’s sharing one of your talents with the community? Maybe it’s volunteering at Damiano? Write your story on one of the hearts. Your sharing helps others to realize that they, too, are generous. A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. – Proverbs 11:25