New Here

SUNDAYS AT 10:00 AM

1801 NW 5TH AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32606

NEW HERE?

Thank you for checking out our website!

We are excited you are here!

We would love to get to know you better!

We are happy to answer any questions you have about First Lutheran.

Message us below and we can:

-Give you more information about the service

-Connect and answer any questions

-Help you pre-register kids if you have any

What People are Saying

"Everyone at FLC is so welcoming. There are so many ways to participate and get to know others through those activities." - Mark

"First Lutheran is a great place to worship. The congregation has a heart for serving the community. The staff and volunteers are friendly and welcoming." - Chris

"Excellent church - wide variety of people go to church here. Great bunch of people, real servant hearts." - Jay

"I worshipped with my wife this morning and have to say musically, liturgically and preaching: were all absolutely amazing, the best I have ever seen in Florida for Lutheran worship" - Marc

JOINING IN-PERSON?

If you're going to participate in-person, check out this map to see where we're located. We can't wait to meet you!

First Lutheran Church is located at 1801 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606, just a few blocks north of the University of Florida campus. We are a church serving in Gainesville, and the surrounding communities.

JOINING ONLINE?

Joining First Lutheran Church online? Join from anywhere. Your living room, your car, your grandma's house. No matter where you are, you can participate at First Lutheran.

First Lutheran Church will be live on Vimeo every weekend.

OPEN ARMS

PRESCHOOL

Open Arms Child Development Center has been serving the City of Gainesville and surrounding community since 2008 and offers a vibrant and creative atmosphere so your child’s learning journey is a joy. We are a community center focused on the growth of children and their families so that all may share the love of Jesus.

LEARN MORE

FAQ

Have questions? We have the answers!

Where are you located?

First Lutheran is located at 1801 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603, just a few blocks north of the UF campus

What time is service?

Join us for worship, Sundays at 10:00 am – Everyone is Welcome!

Where do I park?

Parking is available all around the building, and in the grass parking lot.

Is there something for my kids?

We have a Kids Message during worship, as well as busy bags for the kids. We have Sunday School for kids during the school year.

What does a typical service look like?

Our worship service lasts about an hour. We sing, read from the Bible, hear a message about how God's Word applies to our lives, pray, and celebrate Holy Communion together. Feel free to watch a service online on our Vimeo page.

How do I get connected?

There are a lot of ways you can meet people at First Lutheran. In addition to Sunday worship, we have Bible studies, social events, and service opportunities for people of all ages. We hope you join us sometime, and invite a friend!

Is First Lutheran affiliated with a particular denomination?

First Lutheran is a member of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS), a Bible-based church body with more than 1.7 million baptized members in close to 6,000 churches across the United States. For more information about the LCMS, check out www.lcms.org

I wasn't raised Lutheran. Can I join you?

Everyone is welcome to join us in our worship, service to others, and social activities. If you have any specific questions about what Lutheran's believe, or how we are different from other Christian denominations, you can always talk to Pastor Chris, or email him at PastorChris@FLCgainesville.org Basically, we believe the Bible is God's Word and we follow it.