Weekly Announcements

Young Adults Gathering

The Young Adults meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 6pm. We will be at 6:00pm this Thursday, April 10 at Ursa Minor. On Thursday, April 24 we will meet at 6:00pm at Duluth’s Best Bread at 120 E. Superior St.

Easter Vigil

Calling all storytellers, dancers, puppeteers, creatives — please help plan the Easter Vigil — helping to bring our formative Bible stories alive. Speak with Pastor Dianne if you are willing to share your gifts.

Holy Week Help

Sign-up to assist or strip the altar on Maundy Thursday, assist at the Good Friday noon service or decorate for Easter or serve on Easter morning.

Easter Vigil Treats

Sign-up at the You Are Loved Table or call the church office if you are able to bring crackers, cheese, fruit, veggies and dip for the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 19

Order Lilies or Tulips

If you are interested please fill out the form on the back of Sunday’s bulletins or click the link below and return to the church office by Monday, April 14.

Lily & Tulip Order Form

Lenten Midweek Services & Meals

Join us on Wednesdays for our midweek Lenten Service at 6:00pm in the Sanctuary, followed by a meal in the Parish Hall.

Easter Photo Booth

FLC Kids is excited to offer a free photo booth for families of all shapes and sizes on Easter Sunday! Stop by the photo booth between services on Sunday, April 20th to strike a formal or silly pose with whomever you’d like. Happy Easter!

Sunday, April 13

Palm/Passion Sunday 8:30 and 11am

Procession and blessing of the palms at 8:15am in the Parish Hall and 10:45am in the Gathering Space.

Stop by the Gathering Space table after Palm Sunday worship April 13 to learn how to fold your palm frond into a cross. Keep it as a decoration, letting it dry to use for burning on Ash Wednesday 2026.

Learn more about Simon Bore the Cross on Sunday, April 13 at 9:45 in the Parish Hall. Join Dr. Michael Fuchs for an exploration into the history, theology, and genesis of the music that will be performed on Good Friday. With music by the African-American composer Margaret Bonds and words by Langston Hughes, the piece tells the Passion story with an emphasis on Simon of Cyrene, the black man who carried the cross for Jesus.

Thursday, April 17

Maundy Thursday worship with foot washing, communion, stripping of the altar at 7:00pm.

Friday, April 18

Noon Service & Prayers

Good Friday Liturgy featuring Simon Bore the Cross at 7:00pm

Saturday, April 19

Easter Vigil at 7pm. Come throw scorpions in the fire to be rid of what is death dealing in your lives! Hear stories, remember your baptism, celebrate communion, ring in the resurrection and celebrate a toast with your faith community.

Sunday, April 20

Easter Sunday—Service of Grief & Hope; bring colorful ribbons to transform the Good Friday Cross. 8:30am & 11am Services.

Simon Bore the Cross

Friday, April 18 at 7pm

The FLC Music Ministry will present Margaret Bonds’ passion cantata Simon Bore the Cross on Good Friday at 7:00pm. The piece will be performed by the Soli Deo Gloria choir, as well as guest choristers from throughout the Twin Ports, and instrumentalists from the Duluth-Superior Orchestra.

Simon Bore the Cross tells the Passion story with particular emphasis on Simon of Cyrene, the man who carried the cross for Jesus.

A $20 free will offering is suggested and encouraged.

Teen Closet News

FLC, the Teen Closet, LSS and OutFront MN are partnering together to hold a gender-affirming clothing drive and resource fair on Saturday, May 10 from 1 to 4pm here at FLC. The current needs for this event are men’s clothing, of all sizes and styles. Please drop of any new or slightly used clothing in the baskets outside the sanctuary. We appreciate all donations.

Migrant Justice Fundraiser Dinner

Thursday, April 24 5:15 to 7:30pm

The FLC Migrant Justice Teams invites everyone to a the first Migrant Justice Fundraiser and Dinner. Join us on Thursday, April 24 from 5:15 to 7:30pm at Peace Church. Sign up at the You are Loved Table to reserve a spot at one of the two tables that have been reserved for First Lutheran.

Sign up soon, or email Beth Holst at bethie.holst@gmail.com for a space at the table. It is an opportunity to Love our Neighbor and enjoy a delicious meal at the same time.

A Celebration Auction of Generosity and Hope

Working together for 50 years to end hunger and poverty, both here and abroad, by supporting the work of the ELCA Hunger Appeal. Support the NEMN Synod in their efforts to alleviate hunger and win a beautiful quilt or handmade item in the process!

If you have a quilt or other handcrafted item that you would like to donate to the silent auction. Please take pictures of your quilt or handcrafted item (woodworking, knitting, crocheting, painting, pottery, etc) and click here to learn how to submit them. All items must be submitted no later than April 26.

Candlelight Vigil for Murdered & Missing Women

National Day of Remembrance

Monday, May 5 7 to 7:30pm at FLC

Join First Lutheran & Gloria Dei Women of the ELCA & the FLC Racial Justice Team as we gather together for a prayer vigil being held to remember and honor the Indigenous women who have gone missing, been murdered, or suffered from violence. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness, provide support, and seek justice for these women and their families.

The prayer vigil is open to people of all ages, genders, and ethnicities who are committed to standing in solidarity with Indigenous women and communities. We welcome each of you to join us.

Dialogue in Action – Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers for this year’s Dialogue in Action Series presentation by Jemar Tisby on Tuesday, May 6. We have many options including door greeters, registration, ushers, and the reception (food prep, table monitor, clean-up). For more information or to offer your help contact Suzanne Rauvola (suzanne@hbrstudios.com or 218.393.8229).

Speaker Series Book Study

The Spirit of Justice

The FLC Racial Justice Team will be leading a book study on “The Spirit of Justice” by Jemar Tisby, in preparation for the Tuesday, May 6 “Dialogue in Action Series” event where the author will speak. We are excited to support the FLC foundation with this book study. We encourage everyone to consider reading the book and joining into discussion before the author arrives, and also a time of reflection post event.

The books the church has ordered will be arriving soon so we can start selling copies in the gathering space starting Sunday, April 6 in between services and each Sunday afterwards until May 4. Others will be able to purchase books the day of the event.

We will have a discussion sign-up sheet at the book table to be able to plan a schedule of meeting days and times. Look for more information next week with the chosen schedule. Looking forward to learning with you.

FLC Kids Community Day Camp

FLC Kids is excited to host Community Day Camp this summer from July 21st – 24th, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily at FLC ($10 total per camper). Children who have completed grades K-5 are invited to this fun-filled week of songs, crafts, games, and growing in their faith with counselors from Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry (VLM). Click here to find out more information and to register.