Welcome to First Lutheran Church. Here we stand on the foundation of Jesus Christ and His Word. We are a historic congregation with worship, study, and life together that treasure the truth and beauty of Biblical Lutheran theology and the culture of the Reformation Era as well as doctrinally pure expressions of the Christian faith and life from around the globe and throughout history. First Lutheran has been serving and worshiping in the Knoxville community since 1869. Come to First Lutheran Church to receive and serve our God and our neighbors in need.

 

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We are currently posting parts of our services online via Facebook, YouTube, and our website.

View our Livestream for Sunday, April 12, 2026, below:

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View our Livestream for Saturday, April 4, 2026, below:

If the above videos don’t play, please click here to view them via YouTube directly.

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New School Website

Our school website was a bit outdated, and we needed a refresh. Thank you to Pursuit Digital and everyone who helped make the new website possible. Please don’t hesitate to share the link with your friends. We want everyone to know what it is like to be a part of the FLS family. You can […]

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Second Sunday of Easter – April 12, 2026

April 12, 2026

Strengthened by the Means of Grace, we faithfully witness to Christ in the community and passionately share God’s love through acts of mercy.

Believing all children are created and loved by God, First Lutheran School, together with family and church, provides a quality academic structure to educate children’s spirits, minds and bodies in a Christ-centered environment, preparing them as responsible citizens for Christian service and eternal life.

First Lutheran School is a ministry of First Lutheran Church. Click here for more information.