First Lutheran Church, Gilmore City, IA

First Lutheran Church, Gilmore City, IA First Lutheran Church of Gilmore City, IA, was organized February 1, 1930 under the leadership of Pastor H. Stave. The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. H. E. A.

In 1930, the Presbyterian Church building and parsonage were purchased. Between September 1936 and January 1937, the church was rebuilt and enlarged. In 1940, the congregation celebrated its 10th anniversary with a reunion of confirmation classes. In 1942, new stained glass windows were installed and a new Hammond organ purchased. Al Mess was purchased in 1946 for use as a parsonage. In 1955, al

l former pastors spoke at the 20th anniversary celebration. Upgrades and remodels followed throughout the 60’s, an Altar Guild was organized during the 70’s and the Lutheran Book of Worship was introduced. In preparation for the 50th anniversary of the congregation in 1980, a new organ was installed; it is still in use today. The 75th anniversary was celebrated in 2005, with a church cookbook to mark that occasion. The 85th anniversary of the congregation was celebrated in 2015, with worship, music, mission projects and special Sunday School activities. May the Lord bless First Lutheran Church as its people continue to celebrate God’s great goodness in the church’s past & present, and as they look forward to serving the Lord together in years to come! Pastors who have served First Lutheran: 1930: A. Seegers
1932-1944: A. Schardt
1944-1954: H. Steege
1954-1957: W. Bohling
1957-1960: A. Geske
1961-1968: L. Kirkegaard
1968-1971: J. Brinkman
1971-1976: Carroll Lang
1976-1988: Darryl Torrin
1988-2000: Douglas Haugen
2000-2012: Ray Block
2012-2014: Dan Buhs
2014-Present: Tracy Nerem

05/27/2026
Photos from our April EDGE activities: creating mosaic butterflies and "fork flowers," assembling heartstrings, and baki...
05/22/2026

Photos from our April EDGE activities: creating mosaic butterflies and "fork flowers," assembling heartstrings, and baking turnovers! We studied the stories of Jesus' Resurrection, Saul/Paul, Queen Esther, and the Final Battle of Revelation. May's projects & pictures coming soon!

Congratulations & God's blessings upon Josie and Jasmine on their Confirmation Day! May you continue to grow in faith an...
05/05/2026

Congratulations & God's blessings upon Josie and Jasmine on their Confirmation Day! May you continue to grow in faith and service to the glory of God---we're proud of you!

Macie and Isla --- our April baptisms at First Lutheran Church!
04/26/2026

Macie and Isla --- our April baptisms at First Lutheran Church!

Photos of Guest Day, with our First Lutheran Church Women & our friends from Thor, Gilmore City, Bradgate, Humboldt & Go...
04/17/2026

Photos of Guest Day, with our First Lutheran Church Women & our friends from Thor, Gilmore City, Bradgate, Humboldt & Gowrie! Special thanks to our featured speaker, Kris Nerem-Lowery, who presented on the TRIO program at Iowa Central---excellent work, Kris! Thanks, too, to our diligent FLCW crew who provided devotions, decorations, door prizes and the yummy brunch for all these great sisters in Christ!

Our EDGE story during Holy Week was "The Last Supper" and the crucifixion of Jesus our Savior. After the story we dyed E...
04/17/2026

Our EDGE story during Holy Week was "The Last Supper" and the crucifixion of Jesus our Savior. After the story we dyed Easter eggs and talked about our new life in Christ!

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202 S Gilmore Street
Gilmore City, IA
50541

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(515) 373-6347

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