Throughout the summer, we have been challenged to DIVE IN at First Lutheran Church! Dive into worship, dive into our faith, dive in by getting involved, dive in through generosity, dive in wherever the summer takes you.



This fall we are asking you to dive deeper, even as autumn heralds cooler temperatures, fall sports, and harvest. The season may bring excitement and dread, exhaustion, or relief for your family. Amid different autumn experiences and emotions, one thing the church can do is offer blessings. We ask God to bless the ordinary things and people, and the ordinary becomes extraordinary! 

1:00-2:00pm | Discussion

2:00-3:00pm | Next Week's Video (Available to watch on your own.)



Sign up online or at the Welcome Center by Thursday, October 1. Participants will need to purchase their own guidebooks.

Stewardship - October 4 - 28, 2026

We're excited to begin our fall stewardship season! During the month of October, we get to have a church-wide conversation about investing in this beautiful community with boldness, imagination, and creativity. Here are a few exciting ways to get involved:

• Bring a photo of you or your family to add to our quilt.
• Set your alarm to pray each day at 11:11am.
• Join the 30 Day Beauty Challenge.
• Join in art projects or enjoy viewing the creativity of our community.

On Sunday, October 25th & Wednesday, October 28th, we'll celebrate and renew our commitment. We are excited to be the church together. Let's make something beautiful!

Raising kids today isn’t always easy. Join Youth Frontiers for an evening designed to help parents and caregivers build resilience, character, and healthy relationships in young people. Best for families with kids PreK–Grade 6.

Taco Dinner | 5:00–5:30 PM (free will donation)

Praise & Worship | 5:30–6:00 PM

Parent Academy | 6:00–7:00 PM

Explore three essential traits that can help young people grow, thrive, and navigate today’s world. While parents participate in the academy, kids will enjoy fun, age-appropriate character-building activities!

Please register once per family and include each child’s full name and grade so they can prepare name tags and activities. Bring the family, grab a taco, and grow together!

First Lutheran Constitution Update

A special task force, along with our former Interim Lead Pastor Karen Young Trenne, has reviewed and updated First Lutheran’s Constitution. The updated Constitution has been approved by the Northwestern Minnesota Synod and is now ready for your review.

Please review the updated Constitution using the button below or pick up a copy at the Welcome Center and join us for a Special Congregational Meeting on Sunday, November 22, at 9:30 a.m. The congregation will take its first vote on the updated Constitution at this meeting, with a final vote to follow at the Annual Meeting.

What’s changed?

• Updated format to align with the ELCA Model Constitution
• Updated titles, including removal of the Church Administrator title

Note: The original Constitution has not been changed in substance; it has simply been updated to a new format.

Each week we use 16-17 dozen treats, so we hope to have 4-5 volunteers each Sunday.

Reminder: We have a church app!

You can find links to online worship, submit prayer requests, sign up for events, give electronically, explore the church directory, view the calendar, and much more from the palm of your hand! If you don’t have a smartphone, you can access the same information on the desktop version here.

PRAYERS

HEALTH CONCERNS:

Vannie Kuehl, Lynnsy Kamrud, Rich Moen, Skip Maanum, Nancy Bergo, Don Gayken, Cindy Hughes, Dennis Lund, Phyllis Mosby, and Bonnie Svir.

GRIEVING:

The family and friends of Susan Schmidt.

Cody and Jill Hammer and family on the death of Cody's mother, Carrie Hammer. 

Rob and Joanne Kensinger and family on the death of Rob's sister, Kathy Kensinger.

Janice and Gene Hartwig and family on the death of Janice's son, Gerald Quarnstrom.