Liturgical worship in the Lutheran tradition with Holy Communion, choirs and handbells, followed by coffee and fellowship.
Plan your first visitFirst Lutheran Church · Saint Peter, Minnesota
God’s Work. Our Hands.
To serve all people. A Reconciling in Christ congregation where everyone, without exception, is welcome at Christ’s table.
Welcome Home
Held in Christ, our Center, and living in grateful response to God’s love and grace, we welcome everyone, without exception.

Gather With Us
Worship in person or from wherever you are
A shorter midweek service at the heart of Wednesdays at First. A shared meal at 5:15, then education for all ages.
Wednesdays at FirstSunday services stream on Facebook, with past services on YouTube. You can also borrow a DVD from the church.
Watch on YouTubeCome as you are
Wear whatever you want. Dress however you feel comfortable. You will be accepted.
An open table
Everyone can receive communion. Gluten-free wafers and grape juice are always available.
All ages
Children are welcome in worship. Families decide when a child is ready for communion.
Easy to find
At Sunrise Drive and Traverse Road: 1114 Traverse Road, St. Peter.
Holy Communion
ALL are welcome at Christ’s table.
No matter your religious affiliation past or present, your age, your gender or your race, we welcome you to share in communion with us.
Life Together
A place for every age and every season of life
PreK – Adult
Wednesdays at First
A meal, worship, children’s choirs, Faith Adventures, Confirmation and adult education, all on one night every week.
Music
Music in Worship
Chancel Choir, Children’s Choir, Handbells and ensembles. There is a place for everyone.
Grades 6–12
Youth
Junior High Youth Group, the High School Youth Collaborative and the Synod youth gathering.
Serve
Social Justice
Feeding neighbors, housing, refugee support and living out our Reconciling in Christ commitment.
FellowshipCoffee hour, Easter breakfast & more
Every Sunday ends around a table. Host a coffee hour to celebrate your family’s milestones.
A Word for Today
Let all that you do be done in love.
1 Corinthians 16:14
Milestone Ministry
Growing in faith, one milestone at a time
From a first storybook Bible to Affirmation of Baptism, we walk alongside every child and family.
Age 3
Receive a Storybook Bible
2nd Grade
First Communion instruction
3rd Grade
Introduction to the Bible and receive a Bible
7th Grade
Begin Confirmation and receive a Study Bible
9th Grade
Affirmation of Baptism
Our Shepherds
People who would love to meet you

Chris Culuris
Nineteen years of parish ministry. Hiker, camper, Scout leader and movie lover.
pastor@flcstp.org
Brenda Handel-Johnson
Minister of Word and Service, choral conductor and teacher, who finds joy in hearing people of all ages sing.
deacon@flcstp.orgRyan Hahn
A Gustavus graduate and former teacher who is glad to be home and serving the FLC congregation.
office@flcstp.orgGenerosity
Sharing our first fruits
Your gifts of time, talent and resources keep the doors open, the table set and our neighbors fed. Thank you for making God’s work possible through your hands.
Online
One-time or recurring gifts through Vanco.
By check
Payable to “First Lutheran Church”, in the plate or by mail.
Direct deposit
Regular giving straight from your bank account.
From your IRA
A tax-wise Qualified Charitable Distribution for donors 70½ and older.
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1114 Traverse Road, St. Peter, MN 56082
Find Us
We’ve saved you a seat
At the corner of Sunrise Drive and Traverse Road in Saint Peter. There’s plenty of parking and someone to greet you at the door.
- WorshipSundays at 10:00 AM
Wednesdays at 6:15 PM - Church officeMonday–Friday, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Call507-934-3060
- Emailoffice@flcstp.org
Your Place Is Here
Come and see. You belong here.
Whether you’re looking for a church home, returning after years away or just curious, we would be glad to welcome you.