First Lutheran Church
Join us this Sunday at 10:30 AM
We are a Congregation Committed to the Radical Love of Jesus Christ:
Welcoming All. Serving All. Caring for All.
Welcome to First Lutheran Church of Centerville, Iowa!
We are a community that loves and serves God, each other, and our neighbors, no matter how near or far.
We invite everyone to become part of this community of worship and service.
Our Welcome Statement:
First Lutheran Church, a congregation of the ELCA, is committed to embodying the radical love and inclusion of Jesus Christ. As followers of Christ, we pledge to welcome, respect, serve, and care for our neighbors.
As a faith community, we are committed to being a welcoming and safe place for those marginalized by society. We affirm, with the Apostle Paul, that in Christ, "there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female" (Galatians 3:28). As one in Christ Jesus, we recognize our responsibility to proclaim that the Gospel is Christ’s gift to all people.
At First Lutheran Church, we share the Gospel message of love, grace, mercy, and hope with all people, regardless of age, appearance, race, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental health, dis/ability, family or marital status, economic status, political views, housing status, history of incarceration, place on your faith journey, or anything that divides us. We commit ourselves to the work of ending homelessness, hunger, and racial and LGBTQIA+ inequity. At First Lutheran, you are not only welcome—you truly belong and are valued here.
First Lutheran Church is a Reconciling in Christ congregation.
