First Lutheran Church, ELCA - Cedar Rapids, IA - Ministries of First Lutheran

Service Ministry Opportunities at First Lutheran Church
Please note, more detailed descriptions of many of these ministries can be
found by clicking on the links to the right.

Adult Education

Offers a variety of courses for people in all stages of their faith walk. If you would be interested in joining our ministry team, leading a discussion or study, or would like to suggest a topic or speaker please contact Jim Kennedy or Brian Middleswarth.

Alternative Gift Market

The Alternative Gift Market provides a different kind of shopping experience...giving individuals the opportunity to purchase humanitarian gifts (like food, shelter, trees, medicine, etc.) to benefit needy people around the world in honor of family and friends.

Alpha

Alpha is an opportunity to share people's faith journey and be part of a non-threatening, fun, evangelistic outreach. Contact Janiese Karpa.

Altar Bread

Prepare bread used for communion using the recipe provided. Contact Barb Hanson.

Altar Guild

is entrusted with the privilege of preparing the chancel and its furnishings for worship and communion--a service of faith and love to God. Contact Joan Rust.

Comfort Makers

The mission of this group is to tie, mend and make quilts for persons needing physical and/or emotional warmth in our community and the world. Contact Sue Olmstead.

Communications

Provides the congregation with information about the ministries and events of First Lutheran using a variety of media. Contact Will Mittelsteadt.

Communion Assistant

A communion assistant facilitates the smooth distribution of the communion element during the worship service and conveys a welcoming and reverent spirit at the communion table. Contact Barb Hanson.

Communion Clean-up

Wash and put away the communion ware and elements in a reverent manner. Contact Barb Hanson.

Deacons RSVP

Serves Holy Communion to Home-based & Care Center Residents; to carry the love and forgiveness of Jesus to them, pray with them, and be the connection that binds our hearts in Christian love. Contact Ginny Haug.

Drama Ministry Team

Emphasizes the messages provided by the pastors through skits and dramatic readings. Contact Vicki Hughes.

Ecumenical Center

Serves the needs of the people in the surrounding area, providing problem solving, referral, and emergency financial assistance. Contact Jim Kennedy.

Extended Worship services

Extends the heart and hand of Christian fellowship to those who are not able or find it difficult on a regular basis to attend worship services with their family of faith. Contact Pastor Kay.

Faith Chest

As a child is baptized, FLC wants to give a gift which will allow these babies to grow up in the faith. If you enjoy working with tools, staining, or quilting then this ministry is the perfect place for you. Contact Doug Pauls, Loretta Way, Donna Wissenberg .

Family Ministry

If you are looking for ways to strengthen the faith life of your family or simply spend quality time together as a family then join us for family ministry events. Contact Donna Wissenberg.

Finance Ministry Team

The Finance Ministry Team oversees the budgeting, record-keeping, and auditing functions of the congregation. Contact Marcene Tolley.

Food Bank

At various times throughout the year, First Lutheran holds food drives to benefit the Linn Community Food Bank. Contact Terry Zuber.

Gifts of the Magi

Gifts of the Magi helps people experience Christ's love at work and offers the joy of sharing during the Christmas season. Not all families are able to put a Christmas dinner on the table and presents under a tree. Through this program First Lutheran shares the gifts that Christ has given us. Contact Byron Culbertson or Marcene Tolley.

Global Health ministry

Helping the hands that Heal. Sending relief and medical supplies to God's children around the world. Contact Ruth Ehrhardt.

Greeters

Provide a warm welcome to worshippers and especially help guests connect with the congregation. Contact Barb Hanson.

Habitat for Humanity

CedarValley Habitat for Humanity offers a way for members of First Lutheran to include local and worldwide affordable housing in the ministry of the church.

His Hands Ministries

His Hands Ministries, The Cedar Rapids Free Medical Clinic seeks to bring glory to God by meeting, the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of those who seek our help. Contact Andi Doane.

House of Hope

Faith-based mentoring programs empowering, encouraging, and equipping women to live well.

Kidzone

Children ages 3 - grade 5 are welcome and encouraged to attend KZ where they will learn about the love of Jesus. All adults are invited to attend KZ and see how the children of FLC are growing! Contact Donna Wissenberg.

Memorial Ministry Team

The Memorial Ministry Team coordinates receiving and acknowledging special and memorial gifts made to First Lutheran. Contact Marilyn Duning.

Nursery

The nursery is a warm and welcoming environment for the smallest members of FLC. All adults who believe that even the youngest children can experience God's love are invited to stop in for an hour and help spread that belief! Contact Donna Wissenberg.

Praise and Joy Band

Provides music for the contemporary worship service. Contact Richard Bruxvoort-Colligan.

Prayer Ministry

First Lutheran has an active prayer chain that daily offers prayers and praise, thanksgiving and requests in accordance with God's will. Contact Vicki Hughes.

Prayer Shawls

Prayer Shawls are prayerfully knitted or crocheted and given to those who are experiencing a difficult time in their lives. Contact Nova Kolander.

Property Ministry Team

Property Ministry Team coordinates all of the maintenance and improvement projects for the building and grounds. Contact Brent Foss.

Property Support

A talented crew that does minor repairs, painting, and other fix-up projects the first Thursday of each month. Contact Larry Lundgren.

Puppet Ministry

Middle school youth highlight the messages provided by the pastors through the use of skits with puppets. Contact Vicki Hughes.

Radio

The Radio Ministry Team puts together First Lutheran's weekly radio broadcast from materials recorded earlier by one of the pastors. Contact Harlan Hanson.

Semp

SEMP provides a free Saturday evening meal to the community every Saturday. Contact Lisa Rud.

Semp Store

The last Saturday of the month we offer free personal hygiene products to the SEMP guests. Contact Mike Bryant.

Senior Adults "Active-ties" ministry

Sponsors and plans current and future events for growth in Christian Fellowship. Contact Jean Kvach.

Soul Food

Helps FLC welcome new babies into our church family by providing a meal. All meals are prepared and frozen, then taken to the families to help in their time of transition. Contact Kelly Neven, Karen Knox.

Ushers

Ushers share their time and talents to help the worship services at First Lutheran Church run smoothly each weekend. Contact Alice Wasson.

WelcomeCenter

The goal of this new ministry is to welcome guests and new-comers and provide information regarding First Lutheran and all that is available at our church. Contact Marcene Tolley, Karen Moore.

Worship Music & Fine Arts

The Worship, Music, and Fine Arts Ministry Team provides perspective and procedural suggestion to the ministry of First Lutheran Church in the areas of worship, music and fine arts. Contact Marita Wolgast.

Youth Ministries

Youth Ministry Team is made up of adults and youth who aid the Director of Teen Ministry and the Pastor relating to youth in the visioning, guiding, planning, and execution of the programs and events for First Lutheran youth. Contact Brian Middleswarth.