First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids

06/04/2026

June 12 is the first week of Food Truck Fridays at First Lutheran Church! 🎉
Join the fun 11am-1pm in the church parking lot (1000 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids)
Featured trucks for June 12 are Back 40 BBQ 🥩 and The Cherry on Top 🍨

Complete truck lineup can be found at firstlutherancr.org/foodtruckfridays

06/02/2026

Explore the nature of God at Rainforest Falls VBS and Day Camp!
July 13-16 at First Lutheran Church of Cedar Rapids, Iowa
For students that have completed Preschool thru Twelfth grade
Register today at firstlutherancr.org/vbs

06/02/2026

We're gearing up for the Fall, well, at least starting to plan for the fall! Take a look at our new CYF Ministry registration form and get registered today!

Registration for our Fall Ministry programs is now open through our new online form for all ages, children, youth, and families! We invite you to sign up now so we can plan well for the year ahead and make sure your family stays connected with important updates, schedules, and opportunities from the very start of the fall. Please take a few minutes to complete the form so we can get ready for a great year together.

06/02/2026

Church isn't all study and worship - we grow in community and friendships having fun too! We had a great day of fun in the sun at Airport National Mini golf course last Sunday!

05/16/2026

Church leaders from 133 congregations in Southeast Iowa gather for fellowship, worship, and the work of the church electing a bishop for the of the and setting the focus of mission and ministry.

05/15/2026

Hosting the Assembly Today! 300 friends representing 133 congregations from across 38 counties of .

05/13/2026

🎓 Join Us in Celebrating Our Graduates! 🎓

This weekend, we give thanks for the Class of 2026 and celebrate these amazing young people, their faith journeys, accomplishments, and the community that helped shape them. Be sure to stop by the graduate display, read their profiles, and keep them in your prayers as they begin their next chapter.

Celebrate with us at all worship services this weekend! 🎉

05/10/2026

Bravo to the Children and Youth Choir Musical performers!
Today they performed "The Tale of The Three Trees". The musical shares the story of three great trees whose timbers appear throughout the life of Jesus.
These talented musicians were directed by Tanya R. Malloy and accompanied by Marita Wolgast.

05/07/2026

"The Project is Complete, The Purpose Continues"
Check out THE LIGHT monthly Newsletter of First Lutheran:
Dedication Delight • Hunger Fight • Summer Fun and More!
- https://mailchi.mp/58f8a5eb9382/the-project-is-complete-the-purpose-continues-the-light-monthly-newsletter-of-first-lutheran

05/06/2026

Come to ECHO Worship tonight and stay for some ice cream!

🍦 After Party Alert! 🎉

Right after the FINAL ECHO Worship, head out to the parking lot for a sweet celebration with Moo-Moo’s Ice Cream Truck! Hang out, grab some ice cream, and celebrate an awesome year together with friends.

Don’t rush out—stick around, laugh a little longer, and end the night the right way. 🍦🙌✨