First Lutheran was established in 1863, by German Lutheran settlers, as the first Lutheran church in the city of Green Bay.

First Lutheran currently consists of about 196 individuals, and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), a Bible-based church body of about 394,000 individuals working together in 1,276 churches throughout the 50 states and in 12 countries around the world.

First Lutheran's present facilities were dedicated in 1957. The Gothic-style building features a bell tower decorated with carvings of the four Evangelists. The main entrance is enhanced by carvings of the 12 Apostles. The theme of the stained-glass windows is "God's Plan of Salvation." The Altar, of Italian marble, features the Lamb of God motif.

Education

First Lutheran provides tuition support for our children who attend a neighboring WELS Lutheran Elementary School. Presently, six of our children attend St. Paul Lutheran Elementary School and Preschool.

First Lutheran provides Christ Light/Sunday School (age five up through 6th grade) on Wednesday evenings, and adult Bible Classes on Sundays. First Lutheran also provides Bible Information Classes, as requested, for those interested in our teachings, and possible membership.

First Lutheran is a Federation member of our Fox Valley Lutheran High School in Appleton. Fox Valley Lutheran has about 570 students.

Carillon

The carillon consists of 47 bronze bells (four octaves), ranging in weight from 20 to 5280 pounds. The carillon, a gift of and supported by the Kaap Memorial Carillon Fund, was dedicated in service on Sunday afternoon, December 22, 1957.First Lutheran's carillon is one of only three in the state, and about 165 in the nation. Gerald Martindale. had given the last public concert in July 2010.