First Lutheran Church Hibbing, MN

03/08/2026

Having some fun taste testing variations of bread, playing with pizza dough to help connect the dots with Jesus Feeds the 5,000 lesson.

02/18/2026

Today is Ash Wednesday.
Though school is closed due to weather, we will hold a 5:00 pm Evening Prayer with the Imposition of Ashes for any and all who come, and following worship we will enjoy a meal of whatever is brought tonight. The building will be open at 4:00 pm.
Parents: if your kids need something to do, the game room will also be open at 4:00 pm.
Please use common sense and be safe if you do decide to come out tonight.

01/17/2026

To our dear siblings in Christ,

As the national bishops of Lutheran churches in the United States, Canada and Denmark, we wish to send the Greenlandic people our full support in an unusually difficult situation. We pray for and encourage our own congregations and people to pray for and stand with Greenland and the Greenlandic people who want to maintain their independence. We pray for peace and respect between nations.

We unreservedly support the Church of Greenland and Bishop Paneeraq Siegstad Munk, whose statement has been quoted in several media outlets: “This is a question of human rights, dignity, and respecting international laws and treaties. We are a small people, but we are not invisible. Our future is not something to be decided over our heads. We have language, culture, ancestors, children, and a future tied to this place. We are people, not property. Greenland is not land to be bought. It is our home and it is not for sale” (Christian News, Jan. 14).

The Church of Greenland works closely with dioceses in Denmark and plays an active role in international affairs as a member of the World Council of Churches, the Lutheran World Federation and other organizations. We wish that this close cooperation will continue and bring joy and benefit to the people of Greenland.

We invite you to write to your elected leaders and tell them to respect the independence of Greenland and the Greenlandic people.

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In Christ,

The Rev. Dr. Larry Kochendorfer,
National Bishop
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

The Rev. Yehiel Curry,
Presiding Bishop
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Rt. Revd. Henrik Stubkjær,
Bishop of Viborg
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark

12/08/2025

12/08/2025

Spread the word - and join us - on Thursday, December 11 for a 5:00 pm Advent Worship Service and a 5:30 pm Soup and Salad Supper. This event is being held at Wesley United Methodist Church, where, together with the Methodists and the Episcopalians, First Lutheran is sponsoring the Community Caring Corner, a ministry of sharing food and resources with community members.

11/29/2025

125 years ago - on November 30, 1900 - First Lutheran Church was officially founded as the Svenska Evangeliska Lutherska Forsamling i Hibbing, the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Parish in Hibbing. Join us tomorrow for worship!

10/19/2025

The annual Scandinavian Smorgasbord is THIS Thursday. Call ahead to reserve tickets at 218-969-2160 or 218-966-5881. Following the fire at Dave and Melissa Peterson's home (The Petersons are members of First Lutheran Church and Melissa is our custodian), it was decided that charitable proceeds would go to their benefit. Please spread the word, buy tickets, and enjoy the meal!

10/13/2025

It's time to put this on your calendar, pre-order your tickets, and invite your friends and family to this annual celebration of food and fellowship! Call or text 218-969-2160 or 218-966-5881 to reserve your seats!

09/29/2025

The Fall Retreat at Camp Hiawatha is getting popular . . . sign up soon while there is still room! Fri, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 25. All youth & families are welcome!

09/22/2025

It's almost October and that means . . . Smorgasbord! Tickets will be available for sale soon. You can buy them at the church on Sundays, or call one of the numbers to pre-order. This is more than a meal - it's an experience!