Welcome!

Here you will find information concerning our church and its ministries. We hope you find your time spent here a blessing. Our church is a warm and loving church, and we want you to feel comfortable and at liberty to call on us for anything you need. Feel free to browse through the various areas of our website and learn about our fellowship.

Photos from recent Heartland District Conference.

Pastor Ann Auten talks about the Tartu Academy located in Estonia. Ann treated attendees with an Estonia dinner.

Pastor Doyle Karst leads worship service at Grace Lutheran in Walton, NE.
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Announcements

  • District Seeking Applications

    The Heartland District council is seeking individuals to help with district ministry and coordinating district functions.  These are both non-hourly, contract positions with a monthly stipend.  Hours will vary. 

    Job positions are posted on the LCMC website.  Questions and applications go to Rev. Raleigh White at raleighdwhite@gmail.com.

    District Connections Coordinator - LCMC Job Posting | Job Description

    District Ministry Coordinator - LCMC Job Posting | Job Description

  • Heartland Dist - Women of the Word Annual Meeting

    Heartland District Women of the Word - 2025 Annual Meeting to be held Saturday, September 27 at 1st St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hastings, NE.  See August newsletter or WOW page for more details.

    Registration deadline is September 10th. 

  • Upcoming Courses for Pastors and Lay Leaders

    Saint Paul Lutheran Seminary is offering three courses for lay leaders and pastors:

    1. Intro to Youth Ministry - Beginning Sept 3 @ 3:00pm CT. This once a week online session explores the vocation of youth ministry in theological developmental and cultural contexts.  14 sessions, $75 per person or $150 per congregation. 
    2. Renewing the Local Congregation - Beginning Sept 4 @ 7:15pm CT.  Offered once a week for 14 weeks.  Online only.  Course focuses on factors which inhibit a church's health and mission, examines a biblical framework and provides practical tools for renewing a local congregation. Cost is $75 per person or $150 per congregation.
    3. Lay Preaching Courses - Beginning August 21st or October 16th, running for six weeks. Online sessions @ 6:00pm CT.  Course is designed for people who may be interested in occasional pulpit supply, as well as those who may be sensing a call to ministry and want to explore. Cost is $75 per person or $125 per congregation.

    To register for these courses, contact Rev. Jon Jensen at jjensen@semlc.org