First Lutheran Church Ketchikan Alaska
Location Name
First Lutheran Church Ketchikan
Street Address
1200 Tongass Avenue
City
Ketchikan, Alaska
Type of Prayer Place
Chapel
Description
Ketchikan First Lutheran Church is perched up a steep stairway overlooking the harbor and the cruise ship terminal. From the front door there’s an amazing view. Once inside you’ll find a vintage 1930 sanctuary whose white interior, stained glass windows and traditional pews that give a serene and peaceful setting for worship and meditation. In the early 1900’s Ketchikan was a thriving fishing port with many Norwegian Lutherans and in 1925 a mission was created to serve the fishermen who were far from home and family. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic places and today offers a number of mission outreaches in Alaska and around the world.
How I used this place of prayer
We were on an Alaskan cruise and I was delighted to see the inviting white steeple of this church right next to the cruise terminal. I savored several minutes drinking in the view from the front porch, then ventured inside to enjoy the peace and quiet of the sanctuary. I am also happy on my travels to find churches such as this who keep their doors open during the week for those who are looking for a quiet place of prayer and peace.
Hours of Operation & Admission Requirements
Open during church office hours Mon – Thurs 9-1. prayer
Contact Information / Sponsoring Organization
907-225-3010 fladmin@gci.net
Personal Tips
The church is located about half a mile from the main downtown shopping district.
Added by Karen Barber on September 26, 2014