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, January 12, is here.
The children’s bulletin for Sunday, January 12, 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
- Epiphany Lessons & Carols | Sunday, January 12
Worship at 10 am | onsite and online During Epiphany Lesson & Carols we celebrate the three manifestations, or “epiphanies,” of Jesus’ humanity and divinity. These showings of Christ’s birth are: the coming of the Magi, Christ’s baptism, and the Wedding at Cana where he changed water into wine. This day was called “The Feast …Continue reading “Epiphany Lessons & Carols | Sunday, January 12”
- Learning Ministry
Please join us in Adult Faith Formation on Sunday, January 12, for a 2025 Budget Forum, led by the Finance Committee, 9 am in the Parlor. Children’s Faith Formation will be the story of Jesus’ Baptism, led by Merrily Porter, 9 am in the Library. On Sunday, January 19, Adult Faith Formation will be an … - Council Highlights | January 2025
Church Council met on Monday, January 6, 2025. Members heard of the CDC’s increase in enrollment. Plans to expand infant care are underway since the need is robust. Further enrollment is needed. Joe Cain will explain the draft budget during Adult Forum this Sunday, January 12, at 9 am. Our Call Committee continues their dedicated … - Sunday, January 5, 2025
The Epiphany of Our Lord 9 am | Children’s Faith Formation | Jesus the Word (Library) 9 am | Adult Faith Formation | Better Know a Ministry: Scouts (Parlor) 10 am | Worship (Onsite & Online) 11:15 am | Hospitality in the Fellowship Hall Join together following worship for a festive 12th day party! What … - 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!”
- Learning Ministry | Advent, Christmas & Epiphany
Adult Faith Formation | Sundays, 9:00 am in the Parlor December 22: Advent Event Redux, led by Betsy Appleton December 29: No Session. Thanks to all our Faith Formation leaders for an excellent year of learning! January 5: Better Know a Ministry: Scouting, led by Charlie Boas January 12: FELC 2025 Proposed Budget Forum, led by …Continue reading “Learning Ministry | Advent, Christmas & Epiphany”
- 2024 Celebrate Advent, Christmas, & Epiphany
Sundays in Advent | December 1, 8, 15, 22 | 10:00 am Onsite & YouTube livestream Worship as we wait for the coming of Jesus Christmas Eve with Candlelight | Tuesday, December 24 | 8:00 pm Onsite & YouTube livestream Holy Communion Service at 8 pmPrelude Music begins at 7:45 pm There is not a …Continue reading “2024 Celebrate Advent, Christmas, & Epiphany”
- Game Night & Potluck | December 21
Saturday, December 21, 6:00pm Meet in the Fellowship Hall of First English Lutheran Church, 3001 Whitis Ave. Enter though the door marked Fellowship Hall, or the door marked Kitchen. Bring food you like to share, bring board games if you want, or just try one of the many games that will be available. This is … - Christmas Message from the Presiding Bishop
In her Christmas message, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton calls our attention to the word “joy” in the angel’s proclamation to the shepherds. Watch the video here. - FELC Book Club | January 12
Book Club will meet at the home of Anne Wiebe and Vincent Hill, 1:00 pm on Sunday, January 12. We will share a potluck lunch and discuss A Libertarian Walks Into a Bear: The Utopian Plot to Liberate an American Town (And Some Bears), by Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling. Copies are available at Austin Public Library, Amazon, … - Caroling 2024
On Sunday afternoon, December 15, about a dozen enthusiastic carolers from First English spread joy and love to our beloved, some of whom are homebound. Fa la la la la, la la la la! - Austin Cantorum Holiday Concert | Saturday, December 21, 7:30 pm
Join Austin Cantorum for a relaxing and intimate holiday performance at “Living Room Carols,” on Saturday, December 21, First English Lutheran Church. Through delicate chamber works, stately choral anthems, and everything in between, this concert and carol-sing will feel like a cozy gathering of friends and family sharing musical gifts together. Featuring special guests Harpist …Continue reading “Austin Cantorum Holiday Concert | Saturday, December 21, 7:30 pm”