Serving Elkhorn since 1871
Our History
Our story in Elkhorn
Generations of faith.
A shared future.
- 1871
A congregation begins
First Lutheran was founded in Elkhorn. The original church building can still be seen at Church and Geneva streets.
- 1973
A new worship center
The current worship center was built at Devendorf and Centralia streets.
- 1981
School doors open
First Lutheran School opened its doors in the fall of 1981.
- 2002
Room to gather
A gymnasium and expanded meeting and gathering space were added.
- 2020
Looking ahead
The congregation adopted a long-range plan for its ministry.
First Lutheran Church has served the people of Elkhorn and surrounding communities for more than 150 years. During this long history, God has blessed our congregation with faithful pastors, excellent school teachers, and members who consider it a real privilege to gather together and worship their Savior even as they support and encourage one another. The congregation was founded in 1871, and the original church building can still be seen on the corner of Church and Geneva streets near downtown Elkhorn.
As God has blessed us, he has also enabled us to move and expand our facilities a number of times. The current worship center was built in 1973 on the corner of Devendorf and Centralia streets. Our school opened its doors in the fall of 1981. In 2002, we expanded again with the addition of a gymnasium and expanded meeting and gathering space.
Early in 2020 we adopted a long-range plan for our ministry to guide us in the next phase of our history as we seek to reach out to our community and strengthen those who gather here for lives of service in God’s kingdom. We would be happy if you would join us.