First Lutheran Church

About this church

First Lutheran Church in Pine River, Minnesota, gathers for worship on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. at 309 2nd Street North. The service includes prayer, Scripture, music, preaching, and Holy Communion, and printed worship materials help newcomers follow along. Coffee and fellowship take place at 10:00 a.m. after worship. The congregation belongs to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Children are welcome throughout the service, and dress ranges from casual clothes to Sunday best.

The church lists several ministries. The First Lutheran Church Women organize fellowship, learning, and service projects. The Dorcas Sewing Circle quilts together, generally on the first and third Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. in the lower-level quilting room, and finished quilts go to people in need (confirm the schedule before attending). Young people take part in faith formation and confirmation. Community service includes meal ministries, Operation Sandwich, and seasonal projects.

First-time visitors are encouraged to arrive a few minutes early, when an usher can help with seating and worship materials. Anyone with mobility, hearing, or seating questions can call the church office at 218-587-2316 before Sunday. Services are livestreamed on YouTube at the same Sunday time, and past services remain available there. The mailing address is PO Box 21, Pine River, MN 56474.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Home page: Sunday worship time, ELCA affiliation, address · Worship page: what to expect, visit tips, accessibility · Ministries: FLCW, Dorcas Sewing Circle, confirmation, service · Contact page: street and mailing address, office phone

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