About First Lutheran Church
First Lutheran Church is a Lutheran Church in Ketchikan, Alaska located at 1200 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK 99901, United States. First Lutheran Church was founded in 1930. As of April 2026, First Lutheran Church holds a 4.2-star rating across 9 Google reviews. You can reach First Lutheran Church at +1 907-225-3010.
he First Lutheran Church in Ketchikan, Alaska is a historic church at 1200 Tongass Avenue. It was designed by architect W.G. Brust of Seattle and was built in 1930 by Ketchikan local builder Carl Foss. It is a two-story wood-frame structure, with a three-story tower at its southwest corner.
First Lutheran Church through the years
- 1930 Founded
- May 18, 1987 Added to the National Register
When does First Lutheran Church hold services?
First Lutheran Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday Closed, Thursday Closed, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday 6 am–12 pm, Monday Closed, Tuesday Closed. All times are local to Ketchikan, AK.
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 6 am–12 pm
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
Where is First Lutheran Church located?
First Lutheran Church is located at 1200 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK 99901, United States. The building sits at coordinates 55.34507, -131.65720, placing it in Ketchikan, AK 99901.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Customers free parking 597 ft
- Jellyfish Donuts 587 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 22, 2026.
The neighborhood around First Lutheran Church
The ZIP code 99901 area around First Lutheran Church is home to 13,913 residents with a median household income of $82,763 and a median age of 40.6 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
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.
First Lutheran Church on the National Register of Historic Places
First Lutheran Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 87000716, added to the Register on May 18, 1987.
Read the official NPS nomination for First Lutheran Church →
Churches founded the same year as First Lutheran Church
4 other churches with a documented founding year of 1930 are indexed in Churches List.
- First Immanuel Lutheran Church Chicago, IL
- First Lutheran Church Chicago, IL
- First Lutheran Church of Logan Chicago, IL
- Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit Chicago, IL
Your Sunday at First Lutheran Church
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.
- What are the service times at First Lutheran Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday Closed, Thursday Closed, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday 6 am–12 pm, Monday Closed, Tuesday Closed
- What is the phone number for First Lutheran Church?
- You can reach First Lutheran Church at +1 907-225-3010.
- Where is First Lutheran Church located?
- First Lutheran Church is located at 1200 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK 99901, United States.
- When was First Lutheran Church founded?
- Founded in 1930.
- Is First Lutheran Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 87000716, added May 18, 1987.
- How do visitors rate First Lutheran Church?
- 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 9 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of First Lutheran Church?
- First Lutheran Church is a Gothic Revival architecture building, designed by W.G. Brust.
- Is First Lutheran Church the official listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the church. If you represent First Lutheran Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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