Contact & Location for First Lutheran Church
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Service Times for First Lutheran Church
Sunday 8:30 AM
Contemporary Worship Service
Sunday 10:45 AM
Traditional Worship Service
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Parking
adjacent to the church parking lot
What their website says
1701 19th St. • Parkersburg, WV 26101
Leadership
Ian B. Reid
Pastor
What their website says
Ian B. ReidPastor
Programs & Ministries at First Lutheran Church
About First Lutheran Church
First Lutheran Church in Parkersburg has served the Mid Ohio Valley since 1892 and is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The church’s worship style is traditional, with two Sunday worship services. Sunday School classes are offered for youth, adults, and older adults, and the congregation also has children’s ministry, youth group, and small group opportunities. Its community ministries include a food pantry, community garden, prescription drug assistance, Backpack Ministry, and Faithlink.
First-Time Visitor Info for First Lutheran Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: The church offers two Sunday worship services in a traditional Lutheran style. Sunday School classes are available for youth, adults, and older adults. Visitor Tips: Families can find children’s ministry and youth group opportunities, along with Sunday School for multiple age groups. The church is also involved in community ministries including a food pantry, community garden, prescription drug assistance, Backpack Ministry, and Faithlink.
Care & support
Prayer Shawl Ministry
What their website says
The Prayer Shawl Ministry was initiated several years ago at First Lutheran
Serving the community
Food Pantry
Food pantry
What their website says
First Lutheran Church’s food pantry”},{
Groups & programs
History & building
Founded in 1892
First Lutheran Church states it was founded in 1892. The history page also says the congregation reorganized and changed its name to First Lutheran Church after January 1934.
What their website says
First Lutheran Church, founded in 1892, has a rich history.
Hosts weddings
What their website says
Celebrate Your Marriage at First Lutheran!
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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