Additional Ministries and Fellowship Activities

First Friends Preschool

First Lutheran Church near downtown Houston is a traditional, liturgical congregation and a member of the North American Lutheran Church (NALC). First Friends is our preschool and is run by Amanda McClanahan, Pastor McClanahan's wife.

First Friends is our fantastic preschool for children ages 3 months to four years. First Friends believes in teaching children and has an advanced curriculum to best care for your child. Learn more at their website here.

Sunday School

First Friends Preschool

First Lutheran offers several opportunities for Christian education for children and adults. All classes are from Sunday mornings from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. There is always breakfast and coffee.

Oktoberfest

First Friends Preschool

Oromo Evangelical Church

On Saturday, October 12, 2022, First Lutheran hosted its 10th Oktoberfest. It was another great year of neighborhood folks and church members coming out to eat, drink, listen and play. With a special focus on being child friendly and affordable for families, its a great way to spend a Saturday in October. We'll see you in 2023!

Oromo Evangelical Church

For over seven years, we have supported an Ethiopian mission congregation on our campus. It has been a pleasure to watch them grow through the years!

Student Outreach

Oromo Evangelical Church

Student Outreach

For over ten years, First Lutheran has reached out to the students at the Central Campus of Houston Community College. Our latest venture is to be present outside to talk to students as they have a break from class. At our outreach table, we hope to converse with college students about life, faith, hope and, of course, Jesus.

Weddings

Oromo Evangelical Church

Student Outreach

We understand that there are unique situations where those who are not members of First Lutheran may wish to use our facilities for a wedding. If you are in such a unique situation, give us a call and we will see if we can work something out.

Feast at First

First Lutheran near downtown Houston is a traditional congregation and a member of the North American Lutheran Church (NALC). We have a monthly dinner club where we enjoy fellowship and delicious food. We also share some of our meal with the great guys at Fire Station #7.

Once a month, we host a potluck dinner at the church to offer time for fellowship and community-building. All are welcome to attend. It is usually the last Saturday of the month, but call to make sure!

Our Kitchen

Feast at First

Did you know First Lutheran has a commercial kitchen? It serves as an incubator for some of Houston's brightest entrepreneurs who make coffee, ice cream, and juice from scratch. Learn more here.

CCSC

Feast at First

CCSC

The Christian Community Service Center is a wonderful organization that serves Houstonians in need. CCSC is made up of over 40 Houston congregations that have banded together to be effective in service. Learn more here.