2025 Annual Service
Once a year, the historic First Lutheran Church opens its doors and welcomes anyone who wishes to come and celebrate with us. This year's Annual Service will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, September 14th, 2025. All are welcome! We look forward to sharing this special...
Seasons Greetings from the Board of First Lutheran
Dear Friends and Supporters of First Lutheran Church, As we reflect on another year, we are reminded of the countless memories and milestones that have taken place within the walls of First Lutheran Church. For generations, our church has been a cornerstone of the...
2024 Annual Service
We are happy to welcome you to the 2024 Annual Service, which will be held on Sunday, September 15th at 2 pm. Everyone is welcome. We hope you will be able to join us!
2023
All our welcome at the 2023 Annual Service on Sunday, September 17th at 2 pm. We hope you can join us! Photo by Bruce Michaelis
2022 Annual Service
Please mark your calendars. The 2022 Annual Service will take place on Sunday, September 18th at 2 pm and will feature the Maennerchor. We hope you can join us! Photo from Joann Ringelstetter during the 2016 Annual Service
First Lutheran: an essential Madison landmark
Historic First Lutheran Church was featured in the July/August 2021 issue of Madison Essentials magazine. The article highlights the unique history of the church and its role as a Madison landmark. First Lutheran is once again available for wedding rentals, as well as...
2019 Annual Service
Please mark your calendars. The 2019 Annual Service will take place on Sunday, September 22nd. We hope to see you there! Photo from Joann Ringelstetter during the 2016 Annual Service
2017 Annual Service
Please join us on Sunday, September 17 at 2:00 p.m. for the annual service. Pastor Kurt Billings of St. James Lutheran Church in Verona will conduct the service. Everyone is welcome. Last year's 150th celebration brought so many people together from across the...
Spring Restoration Projects Underway
Spring is here and we are continuing the restoration of the church building. Our contractor, Corey Ballweg of Mid Towne Construction, is working on the following projects this spring: Insulation has been blown into the walls. New windows and siding -- with good...
$100,000 Raised!
We are excited to announce that the restoration fund has reached $100,000 in donations from individuals and local businesses. WOW! When we started fundraising at the end of 2014 we weren't sure we would meet our goal. It was a little overwhelming that a group of...
Fundraising Goal Reached: Tribute to George and Candy Gialamas
We are happy to announce the fundraising goal of $100,000 for renovations to the church has been met and are thankful for support from those with old ties and those with newer ties to the church and cemetery. George Gialamas and his family have more recent ties to the...
Finding Family: Katie Carter McEnaney & the Thielkes
I arrived early to the photography meetup. I like participating in our group's outings, but I dislike having to frame my shots around the bodies of other photographers standing in my way. Early to an open house-style event usually means that I have a chance to sneak...