First Lutheran Church

About this church

First Lutheran Church in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is part of the South Dakota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Worship includes a traditional service on Saturday at 5 p.m. in the chapel, a traditional service Sunday at 9 a.m. in the sanctuary, and a contemporary service Sunday at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. The 9 a.m. service can be watched live on YouTube and is rebroadcast on local radio and television. Holy Communion is offered at every service and is open to all baptized Christians who believe Jesus is Lord. Nursery care is available Sunday mornings, and dress is left to personal choice.

Sunday School for preschool through fifth grade meets at 10:10 a.m. during the school year, and parents and young children can join a short Bible story and craft time. On Wednesdays during the school year, Wednesday School, confirmation for sixth through eighth grade, and a ninth through twelfth grade youth group meet in the evening, with occasional shared meals beforehand. Music options include handbell choirs for grades one through twelve and a Parish Choir for college age and up. Adult education, care and health ministries, outreach, and a young adult group are also listed. Confirm times on the website before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: About: worship schedule, ELCA affiliation · Worship: services, communion, nursery · Children and youth ministries · Home page: Wednesday programs and music

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