The First Evangelical Lutheran Church celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2010; Rev. Scott M. MacDonald has been the pastor since 2002. The church conducts two Sunday services and a variety of programs for children and adults -- a music program, Bible study and youth group. First Evangelical is an active member of the Christian Assistance Program, a coalition of area churches that operates a food pantry and clothes closet to help those in need. As of August 2010, the church was undergoing an expansion that will allow for improved handicapped access, an enlarged narthex, a crying room, a new nursery and central heating and air conditioning.