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, August 9, 2026, below:

View our Livestream for Sunday, August 2, 2026, below:

View our Livestream for Sunday, July 26, 2026, below:

View our Livestream for Sunday, July 19, 2026, below:

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

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GermanFest 2026 Schedule

GermanFest is Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 11:00am – 8:00pm. Admission for adults is $5.00, and children under 12 get in free. Please see our GermanFest Schedule below. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, visit germanfestknoxville.com.

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GermanFest Help

Whether you’re a member of First Lutheran Church, an ECE /School parent, alumni or a community member, we’d love your help! Join us for our annual GermanFest as we celebrate and support our church and school on Saturday, August 22. Volunteer for a few hours or the whole day—every helping hand makes a difference! Please […]

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Most Recent Sermon

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, August 9, 2026

August 9, 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.