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Can I just come by and be anonymous, sort of quietly check things out?

  • You can be as low-key as you want. Because you haven’t worshiped with us before, and we tend to be a friendly bunch, chances are someone (or some people) may greet you. A smile and a nod would be an easy way to let them know you just want some space.

Uh… so, where do I go?

  • First Evangelical Lutheran Church is located at 900 Main Street in Brockton. You can find a map on the “How to Find Us” page. The funny thing is, in spite of our impressive front church entrance, we are what you might call back door people. Go around to the back of the church and you’ll find plenty of parking and an entranceway via a canopied area. You can enter there, come up a few steps, or follow the instructions to a nearby elevator. There, you will see a hallway with several of us visiting and ushers distributing worship bulletins. Enter the church and sit wherever you feel most comfortable. And, if you feel like it, come downstairs after church and join us for some refreshments/

What time does Sunday worship start?

  • During most of the year, worship on Sunday is at 9 a.m. In July and August, until the first Sunday after Labor Day, we begin at 8:30 a.m. Check our calendar to verify time and if there are any special events going on. We welcome you to come to the church for services or to attend virtually on our Facebook page or on our homepage.

Can I come casual?

  • Yes—most of us do. You’ll feel comfortable whatever you are wearing.

Is it a good place for kids—even my teenagers?

  • Yes. There are great places to connect and child care for the little ones. We even have an excellent preschool on the premises.

I’m sort of going through some stuff right now, stuff that has been changing my views on the church and Christianity. Can you all handle my questions?

  • We’re all on our own journey and none of us pretend to have all of the answers. What we’re about is simply being part of an accepting, loving community of faith where we can all explore the big questions and support one another in answering them for ourselves. If you want to talk about God or Jesus, or your divorce, or your child who has developed a substance abuse problem, or just about anything else, there are people here who are willing to walk alongside you and support you as you wrestle with stuff.

How can I find out more?

  • You can email Pastor Jeff Johnson ([email protected]) or call the church office at 508-586-9021.

  • You’re also welcome to stop by anytime we’re open and check us out. Office hours are always posted on the homepage.

First Lutheran Church

900 Main Street
Brockton, MA   02301

  • Office: 508-586-9021

  • Pastor: 508-631-2246

  • Fax: 508-583-5501



Office Hours

  • Mondays

    • Closed

  • Tuesday – Thursdays

    • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Friday

    • 9 a.m. – Noon

Other office hours available by appointment.

The Reverend Jeffrey Johnson

The Reverend Jeffrey C Johnson
[email protected]


Nina Sousa | Parish Administrator
[email protected]

Evelyn Reuben | Church Secretary
[email protected]


Dr. Steven Young
Minister of Music/Cantor
[email protected]


Dawn Caffelle
Youth and Family Ministry
Coordinator

 

Brian D. Gagne,
Mannie Robinson,
James Hodges

Sextons

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Presider: The Reverend Jeffrey C. Johnson
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In Remembrance

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Weekly CalendaR


First Lutheran


Sunday 6/22

10 a.m.

Morning Service with Preaching and Holy Communion – Preacher: The Reverend Nathan Pipho, Bishop, New England Synod

After the Service: Celebration Buffet on the Lawn

Happy 10th Anniversary Pastor!

With heartfelt gratitude, we want to thank Pastor Jeff for his “first” 10 years of faithful service.  He has walked with us through joys and trials, always reminding us that  ‘suffering produces perseverance; perseverance,  character;  and character;  hope.’  We thank you for being a living example of hope that does not disappoint–and for putting up with us through it all! We are all looking forward to what the next 10 years brings!

All Mondays

OFFICE CLOSED

Monday 6/23

  • 5:30 p.m. Light Supper
  • 7 p.m. Monday Musicale: Concert with Dr. Steven Young, Organist

All Wednesdays 

  • 10 a.m. Bible Study

All Thursdays

  • 7 p.m.  Choir Rehearsal

Other Congregations at 900 Main


Sundays

  • Grace Chapel Service 10 a.m.
  • Haitian God of Deliverance 11 a.m
  • Harvestime Church 3 p.m.

12 Step Schedule


Monday

10 a.m. AA Meeting 

Tuesday

10 a.m. AA Meeting 

Wednesday

7 p.m. AA New Beginnings

7 p.m. NA The Work Continues  

Thursday

10 a.m. AA Meeting 

Friday

10 a.m. AA Meeting 

 

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June 22, 2025

Celebration Brunch on the Lawn after the service.

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MUTUAL MINISTRY, CALL, & ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Worship Leaders Today
Preacher: The Reverend Nathan Pipho
Bishop, New England Synod

Presider: The Reverend Jeffrey C. Johnson
Assisting Minister: Jeanne Govoni
Acolyte: Juliette Carlson
Lay Reader: Dennis Govoni
Guest Musician: Sarah Pillow

Introduction to Today’s Service
The central characters of today’s gospel are the Ethiopian Eunuch and Philip, an apostle, deacon, and follower of Jesus. The Ethiopian Eunuch, having been sexually mutilated, cannot enter the Temple in Jerusalem for worship. He indeed, is a “stranger at the gate.” Upon a Spirit-filled meeting between the Eunuch and Philip, the faith demonstrated by the Eunuch compels Philip to baptize him. Both depart from each rejoicing and spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. Such is the celebration today, of MUTUAL ministry, ordination, and anniversary. To God alone be Glory!
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