Ministries

Congregation Council

The First Lutheran Church Council is elected by the congregation to serve three-year terms. Overseeing the church’s finances, long-range planning, and overseeing a variety of projects and committees, the council is inspired by the mission of First Lutheran and applies their time and talents to realizing that mission in our community.

First Lutheran Church Council

Committees

Christian Education - Youth & Family Ministry Committee

Members of the Christian Education committee meet monthly during the school year to plan and guide the educational ministries of the congregation. These activities include Adult and Children Sunday School, First Lutheran Youth (FLY), our Confirmation program for youth in 7th & 8th grades, the church library, and Vacation Bible School.

Endowment & Trust Funds Committee

This committee is responsible for monitoring the endowment and trust funds of the congregation. The committee meets quarterly and reports to the Congregation Council and to the Annual Congregational Meeting. The committee also provides budget recommendations to the Finance Committee.

Finance Commitee

The Finance Committee meets quarterly to review the budget and current income and expense reports for the congregation. This committee assembles the annual budget proposal and provides it to the Congregation Council. The committee also receives monthly reports from the congregation’s Financial Secretary.

Hospitality Ministry

Members of the “Hospitality Ministry” provide food and refreshments for the weekly coffee hour between worship services. These volunteers also provide the lunches for our Lenten Mid-Week Worship and Luncheon on Wednesdays in Lent. Members of this ministry also volunteer to provide meals following funerals.

Knitting Ministry

First Lutheran’s knitting ministry makes shawls and blankets for a variety of occasions including baptisms, graduation, times of hospitalization, and just about any time a member or friend of the congregations needs support. Meetings are the first Wednesday of the month from 1PM-3PM.

Sunday School – Children, Youth, and Adults

First Lutheran’s Sunday School is growing each year! Active and engaging teachers provide an innovative exploration into our faith and its meaning in our lives. Children’s classes involve music, crafts, study, and worship. Children learn new songs and have fun with songs that are familiar. Our lessons are based on Scripture and curriculum is in keeping with our Lutheran emphasis on God’s gracious and loving care for us in Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection.

An adult class meets each Sunday between worship services using DVD presentations, Scripture study, and guided conversation of contemporary issues. We have a Women’s Bible Study that meets on Thursday afternoons during the school year and a monthly adult Scripture that meets the last Friday evening of the month at First House. “Ladies First” is a discussion group that meets on the third Thursday of the month at First House.

First Communion Class

A First Communion preparation class is offered in the fall of each year for children 8 – 10 years old. The age group is often expanded for children who are younger than 8 but ready to receive the sacrament. Individual instruction is also available for those who are unable to meet during class times.

Family Library Ministry

The library at First Lutheran is not a “typical” church library! The library is full of recent books and DVDs, fiction and non-fiction, covering a wide range of interests and tastes. There is also a very useful research section for those interested in Bible study and the faith and traditions of Christianity. Almost all of the items in the library are available to be signed out for use at home or work.

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Where We Gather

First Lutheran Church
120 Chandler Street
Jamestown, New York

What to Expect

When We Gather
on Sunday