First Evangelical Lutheran Church

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Who are we as this community of faith called First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Idaho Falls? Hopefully these pages of information will bear witness to the fact that we are a community of faith seeking to "Praise our God and love His people". The Scripture verses that follow from Colossians are marching orders to us for ministry that we seek to follow.
Hopefully, as you acquaint yourself with who we are, you will want to join us in the mission we undertake in Jesus' name. You will be welcome at First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Idaho Falls.
Pastor Larry Cudmore

New Affiliation: First Lutheran was officially released from the ELCA on October 12, 2010. FELC is now a member of the LCMC, or Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ.
Special Congregational Meeting: FELC congregation took a second vote to leave the ELCA on September 12, 2010. Of the 300 voting members present, 219 voted in favorite of this proposal (73%). The second proposal, to join the LCMC, was passed by 224 of the 231 present voting members (97%).

Fellowship/Senior Lunches began in September. Luncheons are held monthly on the 3rd Thursday at 11:30 am. We alternate monthly between a program from someone in the community or BINGO. Signup sheets are on the ledge outside the church office. This event is intended for all age groups. Mark your calendars, make plans to join us and invite a friend for lunch!
2010 Christmas Cantata: A musical presentation featuring adult and children's choirs, bell choir, instrumentalists and narration. There are four public presentations this December, to be held here at First Lutheran:

Sunday, December 5th at 5:30pm (Prelude by Bell Choir begins at 5:15pm)
Sunday December 12th at 8:15am, 11:00am and 5:30pm (Prelude by Bell Choir begins 15 minutes prior)

Fall Worship Schedule begins on Sept. 12. Worship Services are at 8:15 & 11:00 am. Fellowship with coffee starts at 9:45 am, followed by Sunday School at 10:00 am. We hope you will be able to join us.
New Member Class: Designed for non-members who want to join us or consider the possibility, this class is coming up this October, 2010.
Website Updates: We are currently working on updating our website to reflect our new membership in the LCMC. Most recent has been the external links section, which now includes several Lutheran and LCMC resources. We are also happy to add or change any information on the website; please contact the office if you have any questions or concerns.