Dear Friends in Christ,

Welcome to the First Lutheran Church website!

First Lutheran Church is a growing community of God, filled with the Holy Spirit and eager to share the Good News of Jesus Christ!

We are a community who enjoys vibrant worship where each Sunday we gather in the Word and Sacrament.

We are a learning community where the Holy Scriptures are opened to us, and our minds are enlightened.

We are pilgrims of a loving God. Our journey brings us to new places, adventures, and relationships. We reach out to all whom we encounter, giving witness and testimony in the name of Jesus.

We are a supporting community. Our time, talent, and treasure, the gifts of God, are used to celebrate the glory of God!

We are a serving community reaching out to nurture and care for those in need.

Thank you for taking the time to peruse our web-site! Please join us in our journey with God.

Your Servant in Christ,
The Rev. David M. Blank
Pastor Dave

About Pastor Blank:

He has served Evangelical Lutheran Church in America congregations in Sheffield and Ludlow, PA; Little Falls, Dolgeville, Crum Creek, and Rome, NY. He was full time chaplain for Lutheran Care Ministries, Clinton, NY prior to his call to First Lutheran Church in May 2006.

Pastor Blank is a graduate of Thiel College, Greenville, PA and the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, PA. He is married to Judith Cole Baty of Williamsville, NY. He has two sons and a daughter-in-law: Jonathan & Kristin live in Maryland and Nathaniel, Pittsburgh, PA.

Pastor Blank enjoys playing guitar, model railroading, cooking, wine-making, and reading.

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