175th Anniversary
Faith Lutheran Church began with three original congregations organized in 1850 by Norwegian immigrants who settled in this area of Manitowoc County mainly between 1847 and 1850. On October 4, 1850, these immigrants met to adopt a basic constitution to form the Norwegian Congregation of Manitowoc and Vicinity, which included 3 districts, Manitowoc, Gjerpen, and Valders. In 2025, we are celebrating the 175th anniversary of the formation of these congregations which eventually became Faith Lutheran in Valders and First Lutheran in Manitowoc. For more information on the history of Faith Lutheran, click here.
Upcoming Youth Events
Faith on Fire will hold an event for all High School students on Wednesday, November 5th from 7:15 - 8:30pm in the Youth Room. Kids should bring a dish to pass! There will be a fun and competitive game of Friendly Feud. Come and spend an evening with your friends at Faith Lutheran.
Altar Guild Meeting
All are welcome to attend an Altar Guild Meeting Saturday, November 8 at 9:00 a.m. Meet in the Gathering Space. Bring your concerns, wishes, needs as we look forward to the Christmas season.
An Evening with the Bishop
Faith Lutheran Church will be hosting “An Evening with the Bishop”, on November 19.
Our Bishop, Reverend Anne Edison-Albright, will be joining us for worship at 6:15 PM and a social after the service from 7:00– 8:30 PM. During the social, Rev. Anne Edison-Albright will be sharing her faith journey, her position as our Bishop, and how the ELCA Church operates. This program is designed to get to know the Bishop, learn about her position as our Bishop, and how the ELCA operates as a church.
The event is open to all who would like to meet and learn about our Bishop, and ELCA organization. Confirmation classes and youth groups are strongly encouraged to attend. If you have any questions, please contact James Schuessler by phone or email. James Schuessler - Email: james.schuessler@icloud.com - Phone: (920) 334-0073
Advent by Candlelight
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The Women of Faith Lutheran present: Advent by Candlelight. An Afternoon for Women. You are invited to attend an elegant, relaxing afternoon of candlelight and fellowship on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Come and enjoy festive tables, punch, coffee and a light lunch. After fellowship, we will prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus, The Messiah, Our Savior through readings and music.
• 11:30 A.M. Punch and View Table Settings (note new time)
• 12:00 P.M.–1:00 p.m. light lunch and fellowship
• 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 p.m. program
November 16th is the deadline to sign up. Sign-up sheets are available in the gathering space for table hostesses and guests. You may also call the church office at 775-4141 to sign up. We are looking forward to spending this time with you. A free will donation will be taken for Hope House of Manitowoc.
Calling All Musicians!
Calling All Musicians!
Do you play an instrument, or enjoy singing or ringing bells? We want you to join Faith’s music family! From percussionists to bassoonists and every instrument in between, we need you! Haven’t pulled that flute out of the attic in ages? No worries, we can tailor duets or descants to your abilities and have so much fun doing it! Those who might be interested in contributing their talents, please see our organist, Devin Zahringer. He also can be reached by phone or text: (920) 973-5542 Seriously… has anyone ever heard an organ and percussion duet? (Spoiler alert). It’s a new type of AMAZING!
FLC Apparel
Check out our new Faith Lutheran apparel that is available. There are 2 logo styles to choose from, with 18 different types of apparel and different color options. The Lakeshore Screen Printing Webstore is providing us with these options and can be found at https://designersloungeco.com/product/faith-lutheran-long-sleeve-t-shirt/. Use this link to get to their website and place your order. The store will close in October. Orders will be completed as received and completed orders may be picked up at church. If you would like help to purchase apparel or do not have internet access, Al Gilbertson will be available at a table in the Gathering Space on Sundays to help you. Prepayment must be made before ordering. For more information, please talk with Julie Hartman or give her a call at 920-758-2317.
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QR Code Easy Giving
Faith Lutheran Church is offering a new way of financial giving. To contribute to a number of areas, simply scan this QR Code and follow the instructions. You may use this app for giving to any of the following: General Offering, Lent/Holiday, Church Property or World Hunger. You can make a one-time donation or make recurring donations. For more information, click here.