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10am Worship / May 31 – Holy Trinity

After worship, stay for a reception and fellowship. Zoom option available.

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Welcome to First Lutheran Church (FLC)

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Summer Overview

Out into the world: worship themes, music, fellowship and other ministries planned for June, July and beyond.

Choral Concert

June 6, 7:30pm

Join the San Francisco Choral Artists for their concert, “Love, Lost and Found.” Click for details.

Backyard Cookout

Friday, June 12, 6:30pm

Gather behind the church for burgers & veggie burgers. If you like, bring a dish or beverage to share.

Read with us

Discussion in July

This summer we’re reading Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck. We’ll meet to discuss the book, California lifestyles, social class, theological themes.

Summer Chamber Concert

June 13, 7:30pm

Palo Alto Philharmonic musicians and their friends in wind, string, and brass ensembles.

ongoing and midweek

A few other ways to get involved

Sing or play an instrument

We invite all ages to join in the music as part of a choir, small ensemble or solo.

Happy hour book group

Join us for beverages, company and good discussions.

Read and discuss Scripture

Thursdays at 10am on zoom, we go through the bible readings that will be heard at worship.

Gather with others in their 20s, 30s, 40s

Occasional Friday dinners and other young adult opportunities.

Meet with the Women’s Group

Monthly gatherings for fellowship and fun. Come be yourself.

Meet with a pastor

Pastors Bernt and Kate enjoy meeting for conversation about church and life.