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Archived Requiem Mass for The Rev. Dr. Philip Pfatteicher
Pastor Halle’s Archived Ordination Liturgy
For those who were unable to view Vicar Halle’s ordination live, the archived footage is now available on McFarland Lutheran’s YouTube channel. Click the image above to be directed to the video, and click below to download a copy of the bulletin!
HLK Ordination Liturgy – Online Version
Archived Funeral Liturgy for Bill Luft
First Church laid to rest parishioner Bill Luft on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 2:00 PM. For those who were unable to make it, the service was livestreamed, and has now been archived on our YouTube channel. Use the link below to download a copy of the bulletin, and click on the thumbnail access the video footage.
Rest eternal grant him, O Lord – and let light perpetual shine upon him.
Allegheny County Emergency Resources
For those in need of emergency resources, the PDF document below details many that are available in the communities in Allegheny County.
Vital News from Pastor Evans Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic
Assisted Listening Devices NOW AVAILABLE!
First Church is pleased to announce the installation of our new sound system! Many of you probably noticed the improved clarity of the audio this past Sunday. We are also pleased to announce that we are now able to offer assisted listening devices to our members and guests who are hearing impaired. We have easy-to-use receivers that may be used with our headphones or neckloops (we have antiseptic wipes to clean them before use, if desired), or you may bring your own headphones. Hearing aid users who have telecoil-equipped hearing aids can take advantage of our new induction loop by simply switching their device to its T-Coil setting. A feed from the audio system will automatically be picked up by their hearing aid with no additional equipment required!
A happy side-effect of our new sound system is the ability to generate broadcast-quality recordings of our services that you may listen to at will from our website or by visiting our Soundcloud page. Feel free to share these recordings with your familes and friends!
REVERENCE MY SANCTUARY- Capital Campaign
On January 31, 2016, the congregation of First Lutheran Church began the important work of preserving our nearly 130-year-old church building through the five-year, $1.5 million capital campaign, Reverence My Sanctuary. Together in love, we embark on this journey to tend to the physical needs of our sanctuary.
Our 180-year history as a congregation reflects a welcoming community of faith that proclaims the Good News of Jesus in word and deed. We look forward to the preservation of this holy house, and the creation of new and innovative spaces within it, that will enable us to expand our ministry to the city for many years to come.
Please take a few minutes to review our plans and consider how you can help. And check back often for project updates.
Click here to watch video and learn more about our Capital Campaign
May God give us glad and generous hearts that we may pledge to this work the gifts he has given to each of us.
Check out our progress below: