First Lutheran Church, Alexandria 1655 18th Ave. W., Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-2196 EMAIL: admin@firstlutheranalexandria.com WEBSITE: www.firstlutheranalexandria.com CLERGY: Greg Billberg, Lead Pastor Kari van Wakeren, Associate Pastor MEMBERS: 2,433 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES: *Worship times subject to change Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Facebook Live Sunday 10 a.m. Facebook Live Legacy of the Lakes Gardens – Memorial weekend through Labor Day weekend. Wednesday 6:15 p.m. Facebook Live Broadcast of our services: KXRA – 1490 AM / 100.3 FM at 10 a.m. Sundays Public Access TV channel 181 – Daily at 10:45 a.m. PURPOSE STATEMENT: In the heart of Alexandria, you will find First Lutheran Church. For over 137 years, First
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Lutheran has been a faithful presence in Alexandria. Besides being a center for worship and ministry, it has long served as a place where numerous groups from the community come together and meet. First Lutheran is a welcoming place. The people who gather and make this their church home are everyday people, young and old alike, who find joy and purpose in being the church together. Worship is at the center of who we are. We gather at least four times to worship on a weekend. You’ll find a variety of approaches to the worship services. Our prayer is that worship would inspire, encourage and enable us to know Jesus better and to reflect his love in our lives. In the summer we add a service and move two of our services outdoors. First Lutheran is invested in its ministry to children and youth. Our music program is dynamic and has a long and rich tradition. We are a growing congregation that is willing to try new things and excited to move ahead. We look forward to the future and see that our best days are yet to come. MISSION STATEMENT: First Lutheran Church is a vibrant Christian Community where faith and life meet through worship, learning and serving in Jesus’ name.
