First Lutheran Church of Norfolk

First Lutheran Church of Norfolk Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. First Lutheran is a vibrant congregation set in the eclectic Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.

Serving Norfolk since 1894, First Lutheran Church (ELCA) celebrates our beautiful diversity, welcomes all in need of love and community, and advocates for justice and peace in the world. We worship in a traditional setting, surrounded by people of diverse abilities and backgrounds who bring a rich variety of gifts to the ministry of this congregation and to the community. For more information, please visit our website at www.flcnorfolk.org

09/06/2026

Good morning, and welcome to First Lutheran! Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Jesus says, "For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them" {Matthew 18:20]. In these Sundays af...
09/06/2026

Jesus says, "For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them" {Matthew 18:20]. In these Sundays after Pentecost, we are repeatedly reminded that God has not abandoned us and that Christ's resurrection and ascension are a beginning for us, not an end. The readings this week focus on the practical work of the gathered Christian community: turning from sin to repentance, from conflict to reconciliation. The question is as relevant today as it was for the disciples and the first Christians: How do we live together, work together, as the body of Christ? We have been saved by grace, liberated by God’s love to love one another. What does it mean for us and for our community to "put on the Lord Jesus Christ" [Romans 13:14] and to clothe ourselves in love?

We keep asking these questions because the way we gather as Christians continues to be profoundly countercultural. We do not gather as a social club, drawn and kept together only by shared demographics and interests. If church is only a social club, there is no reason to continue to gather if conflict arises, if uncomfortable issues are raised, or if "the way it's always been" begins to change. If church is only a social club, there is no reason to do the hard work of reconciliation and forgiveness.

God calls us into community knowing that being in community is hard. In scripture we can find practical guidance for gathering through good and hard times. The Holy Spirit is always at work—in, through, and among us—to gather and regather us again. In community we meet and become Christ's body in ways that are impossible for us as individuals; all the commandments are fulfilled in this call to neighbor-love [Romans 13:9].

Join us for worship at 10:00 a.m. in person or on Facebook. For your convenience, the bulletin can be found here: https://files.constantcontact.com/25ceff9b001/22590944-8bf3-4204-b6ca-4352b100cc8c.pdf?rdr=true

08/30/2026

Good morning and welcome to First Lutheran Norfolk.
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

08/23/2026

Good morning and welcome to First Lutheran!
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

08/16/2026

Good morning! Welcome to First Lutheran!
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

08/09/2026

August 9, 2026

08/02/2026

Good morning!
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

07/26/2026

July 26, 2026

LSM 2026 officially ended after worship. Students said their farewells, loaded shuttles for the airport, and departed t...
07/19/2026

LSM 2026 officially ended after worship. Students said their farewells, loaded shuttles for the airport, and departed this place until next summer. The service was live-streamed for those interested.

07/19/2026

July 19, 2026

Address

1301 Colley Avenue
Norfolk, VA
23517

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 1pm
Sunday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+17576251953

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