This Sunday, we join with Lutherans around the world in celebrating Reformation Sunday — a reminder that the Church is always being renewed by God’s Word. The Reformation was never about division, but about rediscovering the truth that our hope rests not in what we do, but in what Christ has already done for us. At the heart of the Reformation is a simple yet powerful message: We are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. It's a message that continues to

The First Lutheran Foundation Committee is pleased to announce that it is now accepting grant applications. The purpose of the Foundation Committee is to enable First Lutheran Church of Pontiac, Illinois , to fund specific projects that support its mission and ensure the long-term financial stability of the church. The Foundation seeks to provide a perpetual source of income to benefit the following five key areas of ministry: Mission and Benevolence: Supporting local, reg

Last Weekend Was Quilt Sunday! Our sanctuary is beautifully adorned with over 100 handmade quilts , each one lovingly crafted by members of our congregation and community. These quilts are more than fabric and thread—they are expressions of warmth, care, and Christian love, each stitch a reminder of the hands and hearts that created them. The quilts will remain on display in the sanctuary through October 19 , offering everyone the chance to admire this wonderful outpouring o