First Lutheran of Montclair

09/09/2025

We give thanks for providing free showers and our incredible volunteers who made this event possible!

We give thanks for the support of the & as our partners in this ministry.

The people of First Lutheran Church of Montclair are grateful for the opportunity to steward our space and resources in ways that live out the Gospel call of Matthew 25: “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.”

In a time when so much of the world aims to divide us, we find hope in coming together—supporting our neighbors with dignity, compassion, and care. 💜

And we’re not done yet! ✨ You too can be part of this meaningful local work by donating to future efforts. Link in bio.

Our next Free Shower Day will be Monday, 9/29!

08/27/2025

08/23/2025

Today, the Rev. Dr. Christa Compton was installed as Bishop of the New Jersey Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It was a joyful service! May God bless Bishop Christa Compton as she begins her new call. Join altogether as we pray for her, her staff, and the whole church!

04/07/2025

Join us for Holy Week! We will worship on the following dates in person and online:
4/13 Palm Sunday at 10am
4/17 Maundy Thursday 7pm
4/18 Good Friday 7pm
4/20 Easter Sunday 10am
All are welcome! 🪻🌹🌺🌷🌷💐🌸

12/15/2024

On this Third Sunday in Advent, as we celebrate the joy in the world and the joy is to come, we give thanks for our community. This year we’re collecting for the families MEND, and the people of .montclair and . Rejoice as we continue to usher in a new hope, new beginnings, and the birth of our Savior.

12/02/2024

Join us for worship on Christmas Eve. Tuesday, December 24th at 5pm. In person and online at First Lutheran Church Montclair, NJ.

08/13/2024

First Lutheran Church in Montclair, along with St. Matthew’s Lutheran (Secaucus), St. Paul Lutheran (Ridgefield), Holy Trinity Lutheran (Hasbrouck Heights), and Spectrum Health & Wellness (Montclair) invite you to a special screening of the documentary 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture.

This eye-opening film uncovers the origins of the anti-gay movement among Christians, tracing it back to a pivotal mistranslation of the Bible in 1946. Discover the groundbreaking research and never-before-seen archives that challenge deeply ingrained beliefs and shed new light on LGBTQIA+ acceptance within faith communities.

🗓 Date: September 14, 2024
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: First Lutheran Church, Montclair

After the screening, stay for an insightful Q&A with the film’s director and enjoy some refreshments!

📢 Space is limited—registration is required! Head to the link in our bio to secure your spot.

Please share this event with your communities and help spread the word. Let’s come together for an evening of learning, dialogue, and inspiration. 🌈

06/24/2024

Join us next Sunday for our PRIDE worship at 10am! We are excited to have guest preacher, Mariah Ayscue (he/him/king). Worship will include Holy Communion!
Guest preacher bio:
Mariah Ayscue (he/him/king) is a Black, Trans, Artist, Activist, and mental health advocate from Montclair NJ. He also identifies as a Christian Witch, Disco Ball D**e, Pansexual pancake, and a Demisexual dream that is expressed through his poetry. Mariah worked with the organization Girl Be Heard as a Directing Fellow and Company member under the instruction of Ianne Fields Stuart (founder of The Okra Project). This led to working with V (formerly Eve) Ensler known for The Va**na Monologues and Tony Porter( founder of A Call to Men) on creating the YouthACT council. Mariah runs the TRANStory sanctuary program and T4T BRICKHOUSE with Out Montclair, allowing free workshops and poetry features for transgender, NB/ENBY, and gender nonconforming people in New Jersey. He has also worked with The Nuyorican Poets Cafe community, Ameerah Shabazz-Bilal (artistic director of When Women Speak), Rescue Poetix (poet laureate of Jersey City), Talena Lachelle Queen (poet laureate of Paterson) to create safe spaces where poetry can help us express our many intersections and learn from each other. Mariah wants to reclaim the narratives, education, and healing of the QTBIPOC community. It is the work he wants to do for the rest of his life.

06/01/2024

Join us for worship with Holy Communion this month!
6/2 Pledge Sunday
6/16 Honoring the Emanuel 9
6/23 Juneteenth Service with Holy Baptism
6/30 Pride Worship Service with Guest Preacher

02/27/2024

Join us on Saturday, March 23rd as we present the Spring Eggstravaganza at First Lutheran Church Montclair! Bring the kids for activities & fun between 10am - 12pm!

02/11/2024

Join us for a mid day worship at 1pm on 2.14.24

12/19/2023

Join us on Sunday, December 24th at 10am for our Christmas Eve worship service! All are welcome.