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About First Lutheran Church Albany
First Lutheran Church Albany is a Lutheran church in Albany. Like most Lutheran congregations, it typically offers a Sunday Divine Service centered on Word and Sacrament, Sunday school for children, and adult Bible classes throughout the week. Service times and program details vary — please confirm directly with the church.
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Worship style
Liturgical Lutheran worship with historic hymns, the Divine Service, and the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion
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May 2026
General guidance · Lutheran churches · not specific to First Lutheran Church Albany
A liturgical service structure with responsive reading, hymns, Scripture, and a sermon centered on God's grace. Communion is often offered weekly.
Lutheran churches are grounded in the theology of grace through faith alone. You'll find a reverent, welcoming worship environment that values both Scripture and tradition.
What Lutheran churches generally believe
Lutherans believe in the Trinity, Jesus Christ as the Son of God who died and rose again, and the Bible as God's Word, following Martin Luther's Reformation teaching: salvation by grace alone, through faith alone, on the authority of Scripture alone. There are two sacraments — baptism (including infants) and the Lord's Supper, in which Christ's body and blood are truly present. Worship is usually liturgical. Lutheran bodies (e.g. ELCA, LCMS, WELS) differ on some teaching and practice.
Compared with Catholics: Lutheran worship is among the closest to the Mass of any Protestant church, and both believe in Christ's real presence in communion, but Lutherans teach justification by faith alone, recognise two sacraments, and do not accept the Pope's authority.
General guidance, not specific to First Lutheran Church Albany. Individual churches vary, so ask the church about what it teaches. More about Lutheran churches →
Details come from public directories. Confirm times and contact info directly with the church.
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
3 service times across 2 days
Sun
Sunday
9:00 AM
Sunday Divine Serviceworship
Typical Sunday liturgical service with sermon and Holy Communion — confirm time with the church.
10:30 AM
Adult Bible Classclass
Typical adult education hour following the service — confirm with the church.
Wed
Wednesday
7:00 PM
Midweek Bible Studyclass
Typical midweek study in Scripture or Lutheran catechism — confirm with the church.
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Serve board
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Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
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outreach
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