We invite you to worship on campus & online on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM, with hospitality time following the liturgy onsite. We livestream on YouTube.
The worship bulletin for Sunday, March 30, is here.
The children’s bulletin for Sunday, March 30, is here.
FELC YouTube links
You can find our livestream on YouTube here.
You can also view the livestream on our website here.
Welcome to FELC
Welcome to First English Lutheran Church & Child Development Center.
You’re invited to fully participate in a community of faith and friendship that gathers for worship, relationship building, personal growth, and service in the community and the world. Following the example of Christ, this congregation welcomes you exactly as you are.
We are committed to the work of racial equity, justice, and advocating for marginalized groups. We welcome people in all places on the journey of faith and life. We celebrate differences in age, appearance, economic status, ethnic origin, nationality, race, family configuration, marital or relationship status, political leaning, religious background, and those who are differently abled physically or mentally.
Since 1989, FELC has openly welcomed persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions to full participation in the church and society.
We’re Lutheran, so that means we believe in grace for everyone. The good news of Jesus Christ, who brings us the love and mercy of God as a gift, liberates us to love as we are loved, serve as we are served, and give as we have been given much. We rejoice in the diversity that has nurtured and enriched the whole church.
Whether you’re from another faith tradition, a seeker and questioner looking for more to life and a place to explore, or even a lifelong Lutheran, we’re glad to have you.
News
- Mozart Anew | Sunday, April 6
Secrets in Plain Sight: A New Way to Hear and Perform Mozart’s Music will be offered on Sunday, April 6, 3:00 PM at the University of Texas Butler School of Music, Dedman Drive, Room 2.614 (next to the Recital Studio). Mozart scholar and pianist Dr. Mary Robbins introduces an important aspect of Mozart’s music that … - 5th Sunday in Lent | April 6
On the fifth Sunday in Lent, we enter the culmination on the wandering journey. We’ve been praying, fasting, and offering ourselves. And we are once again reminded that God makes all things new. In the Hebrew scriptures God promises this newness. In the gospel story from John this Sunday, Mary anticipates this newness, anointing Jesus’ … - Romani Music in Concert at FELC | Friday, April 4
hAmaro Fest 2025 – a two-day event celebrating Romani culture! Friday, April 4 beginning at 7:00PM Join everyone at FELC for an evening of Romani music & dance featuring world renowned artists (including our own Oliver Rajamani) of the Romani diaspora musical traditions – flamenco, kathak dance, Balkan Romani, & dance, & more. TICKETS at: …Continue reading “Romani Music in Concert at FELC | Friday, April 4”
- Austin Cantorum in Concert | Saturday, April 5, 7:30 PM
Join FELC music partner, Austin Cantorum, on Saturday April 5 at 7:30 PM, for an evening of choral music exploring personal growth in the face of adversity. With music from composers Benjamin Britten, Gwyneth Walker, and Brandon Waddles, plus Veljo Tormis’s powerful “Raua needmine” (Curse Upon Iron), we’re all “Facing It” and recognizing our community, …Continue reading “Austin Cantorum in Concert | Saturday, April 5, 7:30 PM”
- Chicken BBQ | Saturday, April 26
Everyone is invited to the longest-running community & social event of FELC (since 1964): the annual chicken BBQ, to be held in the parking lot (weather permitting)! Pitmasters will start smoking chickens in the outdoor smoker pit in the afternoon, & the potato salad & beans team will be getting the sides ready. You’re welcome to come & visit … - March 30 | Laetare Sunday
Laetare Sunday is the fourth Sunday in Lent in the western Christian liturgical calendar. This Sunday has been a day of celebration, within the austere season of Lent, and gets its name from the first few words of the traditional entrance verses in Latin, Laetare, meaning Rejoice. On Laetare Sunday (as similarly with the Third … - Council Meeting Highlights | March 2025
At the Council meeting on March 24, 2025, Terry Porter was approved as chair of the Support Ministry Team. Charlie Boas has received input from members related to the technology upgrade effort. He stated that he welcomes suggestions as well as expertise. He provided additional information about the keypad entry system that is being considered. … - First English Lutheran Child Development Center!
The First English Child Development Center has openings! It’s rare for a high-quality child development center to have open spots—especially for infants–but we do! Visit: https://www.firstenglishcdc.org/ Post or Share our flyer: Have an info board at your office or know someone who might be interested? Share this flyer! Follow us on social media: Share our posts, …Continue reading “First English Lutheran Child Development Center!”
- March 23 | Third Sunday in Lent
These forty days called Lent (not counting Sundays) are like no other. The warnings are plentiful and blunt on the third Sunday in Lent. Cut it out or get cut down! The warnings are accompanied by God’s invitation to attentiveness: “Incline your ear, and come to me; listen, so that you may live.” There is … - Learning Ministry
Our Saints and Icons series continued last Sunday with an inter-generational session on Fannie Lou Hamer, facilitated by Leigh Northcutt-Benson. Thank you to all of our participants and especially our young teaching assistants. Sunday, March 23, 9AM in the Parlor, Leigh Northcutt-Benson will be leading Adult Faith Formation, continuing our Saints and Icons Series with … - Repertory Chorus in Concert
UT’s new choir, Repertory Chorus, was in concert at FELC on March 3. In the theme “When the Dark is Done” the choir offered a stunning program, including J.S. Bach’s Aus Tiefer Not (BWV 131) with instruments, including harpsichord. Repertory Chorus is a mixed chamber choir directed by graduate student conductors. FELC partners with UT … - Council Highlights | February 2025At the meeting of the church council on February 17, 2025, newly elected council members Elijah Aguirre, Betsy Appleton, Paul Barlow, and Lillian Martinez-Rodriguez were welcomed. Thanks were given for those who rotated off council including Anne Wiebe, Nancy Neuse, and JD Aguirre. The recently created orientation packet for new council members was briefly discussed …