First Lutheran Church

01/24/2026

With the major storm on it's way, all Sunday events are canceled. You can watch worship online 9:30 am at YouTube.com/

Stay safe and warm.

01/07/2026

Tonight (1/7/26) is the first Taizé at 6:00 PM at Christ Presbyterian in downtown Canton.

12/26/2025

Christmas Message from Bishop Barbins.

Filmed while visiting our companions in South Africa, Bishop Laura Barbins reminds us that preparing for Christ isn’t just an Advent practice—it’s a way of l...

10/06/2025

08/16/2025

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07/30/2025

We are pleased to announce the election of the Rev. Yehiel Curry as presiding bishop of the ELCA! Bishop-elect Curry was elected on the fifth ballot with 70.34% of the vote.

Ever-living God, strengthen and sustain Bishop-elect Curry, that with patience and understanding he may love and care for your people. Grant that together we may follow in the way of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

07/08/2025

Our hearts break anew with each update about the catastrophic flash floods in South Central Texas. We join Bishop Sue Briner’s call to “pray, pray, pray for those who are still lost as well as the families of those who are lost, who have died, or who have experienced loss of home or property.” Merciful God, hear our prayer.

As ever and with your support, our church stands ready to walk with our neighbors in the Texas Hill Country as the floodwaters recede and rebuilding begins. Lutheran Disaster Response is coordinating with the Southwestern Texas Synod and will work with them and other partners to respond to urgent needs, provide emotional and spiritual care, and support cleanup and long-term recovery.

Your gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response ensure that our neighbors are not alone on the long road to recovery after disasters like the floods in Texas. Give now at ELCA.org/flooding/donate.