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First Lutheran Church

1208 RACE STREET, Cincinnati, OH 45210

About First Lutheran Church

First Lutheran Church is a Lutheran church located at 1208 RACE STREET, Cincinnati, OH, 45210. You can reach First Lutheran Church at +15134210065.

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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is a mainline Protestant church headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The ELCA was officially formed on January 1, 1988, by the merging of three Lutheran church bodies. As of December 31, 2024, it has approximately 2.68 million baptized members in 8,386 congregations.

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Where is First Lutheran Church located?

First Lutheran Church is located at 1208 RACE STREET, Cincinnati, OH, 45210. The building sits at coordinates 39.10850, -84.51622, placing it in Cincinnati, OH 45210.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Parking within ¼ mile

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 22, 2026.

What to expect at a service at First Lutheran Church

Lutheran services hold to the historic liturgy Luther preserved, with deep hymn tradition and clear preaching.

  • About an hour long. Order includes confession, absolution, hymns, Scripture, sermon, creed, and the Eucharist.
  • Communion practice varies by synod — some "close communion" to baptized Lutherans, others welcome all Christians.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Your Sunday at First Lutheran Church

Nearest transit Washington Park · 72 ft
Coffee after Teak · 108 ft

Questions and answers about First Lutheran Church

What denomination is First Lutheran Church?
This church is part of the Lutheran tradition.
Where is First Lutheran Church located?
First Lutheran Church is located at 1208 RACE STREET, Cincinnati, OH, 45210.

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