Welcome to Faith Lutheran Church Andover, Iowa

Welcome to Faith Lutheran Church Andover, IowaWelcome to Faith Lutheran Church Andover, IowaWelcome to Faith Lutheran Church Andover, IowaWelcome to Faith Lutheran Church Andover, Iowa

We are a welcoming people of God striving to reflect Jesus Christ's love, grace, and are open to the work of the Holy Spirit.

About Faith

About Us

  The beginning of Faith Lutheran Church started in 1946, when adults and teenagers participated in Sunday School. Due to the absence of a church building, Sunday School was held at the old depot, old city hall fire station, dance hall and a home. Faith Lutheran Church grew out of the prayers and concerns of devoted people who believed a church was a necessary part of the community. On December 20, 1949, 13 people representing nine families, met at a home to consider organization. This home was renovated and became a place of fellowship and living quarters for the minister.

 In April 1951, ground was broken to build the church structure on 3 1/2 acres of land on the edge of town. The dedication of the new church was held on September 14, 1952. Through the years, many improvements and changes to the building have been made possible because of the committment and generosity of the disciples of Faith.


“Praise and thanks be to God for His grace and His presence in all our past, present, and future endeavors.”  

Our Beliefs

At Faith Lutheran Church, we believe that we are freed by God’s unconditional love in Jesus Christ that is freely given to all of creation. You are unconditionally loved by God, so am I, and so is everyone else, and in this amazing love there is freedom! All of our other beliefs and values as a Church body comes from this understanding of God and the world God has made.   

Upcoming events

Summer Worship

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School

Summer worship time changes to 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 29th, (Memorial Day weekend) and will continue to Sunday, September 4th, (Labor Day weekend).

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School

Join us for a fun-filled week of VBS the week of June 6-10th, beginning at 8:45 a.m. and ending at 11:45 a.m! Children 3 years of age (potty trained) who have been in a daycare setting through 6th grade are welcome! The Parable of the Sower (a story of care for creation) is our program this year! We will explore what the Bible story and creation care mean in our everyday lives– in our community, self and world. Click here to register:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5ZGcEDpYl5RcwiHB_1IayecB1kE_TJpCQRWpJ67_Ujsouhg/viewform?usp=sf_link 

Ministries

Youth

Faith Lutheran Church Women (FLCW)

Faith Lutheran Church Women (FLCW)

Sunday School is held on Sunday mornings September -May at

 8:45 a.m. for children 3 years of age through 6th grade.


S.T.U.F.F (Sunday Teens Under Faith Formation) is held for confirmation and high school students on Sunday morning at

8:45 a.m.

Faith Lutheran Church Women (FLCW)

Faith Lutheran Church Women (FLCW)

Faith Lutheran Church Women (FLCW)

Women of the church who meet monthly for Sharing/Caring Circle, participate in many community service projects, and sew quilts September though April. 

Mission Trips

Mission Trips

Mission Trips

Inter-generational mission trips are held each year. Every other year,our group travels to an area of the country that is in need. The opposite years, a mini-mission trip is held at Camp EWALU. 


Summer of 2019, Faith Works will travel to the Camp EWALU!

Fall Supper

Mission Trips

Mission Trips

Held every second Sunday of November. We serve ham and Kalmes' Chicken, carrots, mashed potatoes, salads and desserts. 

Fun Times at Faith

    Synod & Outreach Information

    ELCA

    Southeast Iowa Synod

    Southeast Iowa Synod

    ELCA.ORG

    Southeast Iowa Synod

    Southeast Iowa Synod

    Southeast Iowa Synod

    seiasynod.org

    Area Food Pantries

    Area Food Pantries

    Area Food Pantries

    We collect non-perishable food items and distribute them to Elvira and Preston food pantries a few times a year.

    Community Garden

    Area Food Pantries

    Area Food Pantries

    The Stewardship Committee plants and tends our garden. Produce is available for the community and also taken to the home bound and The Victory Center. 

    E-Giving

    Faith Lutheran offers you the option to make a donation to our congregation and the ministries we support online!

    Donate

    Monthly Newsletter & Weekly Announcements

    Follow along during our worship service and check out our weekly announcements!

    May Newsletter 2022 (pdf)

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    May 22, 2022 Bulletin (pdf)

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    May 22, 2022 Announcements (pdf)

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    May 29, 2022 Announcements (pdf)

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    May 29, 2022 Bulletin (pdf)

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    Our Staff

    Office Secretary

    Jamie Luckritz

    Worship and Music Coordinator/Organist

    Deana Jacobs

    Organist

    Julie Peters

    Janitor

    Erin Tietjens

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    Faith Lutheran Church Andover, Iowa

    1364 Washington St. Andover, Iowa 52701

    (563) 682-7629

    Office Hours

    Monday - Thursday: 9am - 1pm

    Sunday: Worship at 10am

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