About First Lutheran Church
First Lutheran Church is a Lutheran church located at 615 GRANT STREET, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219. First Lutheran Church was founded in 1888. You can reach First Lutheran Church at +14124718125.
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.
Where is First Lutheran Church located?
First Lutheran Church is located at 615 GRANT STREET, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219. The building sits at coordinates 40.44115, -79.99582, placing it in Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
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.
Churches founded the same year as First Lutheran Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1888 are indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Matthew Lutheran Church Chicago, IL
- Lake View Presbyterian Church Chicago, IL
- First Baptist Church in Newton Newton, MA
- Cathedral of All Saints Albany, NY
- Jan Hus Presbyterian Church New York City, NY
First Lutheran Church by the numbers
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 615 GRANT STREET, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219.
- When was First Lutheran Church founded?
- Founded in 1888.
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