Welcome to this house of prayer and service for all people. We invite you to worship on campus & online. As we are formed in the love and mercy of Christ, we seek to be an intentional community of faith and service. We invite you be transformed by the love, justice, and joy of Jesus!
On Sunday mornings we worship at 10:00 AM, with hospitality time following the liturgy onsite. We livestream on YouTube.
The worship bulletin for Sunday, October 19, is here.
The children’s bulletin for Sunday, October 19, is here.
FELC YouTube links below:
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!
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
- October 19 | Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Pray always. Do not lose heart. This is Christ’s encouragement in the gospel story this week. Wrestle with the word. Remember your baptism. Come to Christ’s table, everyone. Persistence in our encounters with the divine will be blessed. This Sunday we welcome Pastor Keats Miles-Wallace, of Technicolor Ministries and Monastery, the evolving queer ministry of …Continue reading “October 19 | Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost”
- Austin Cantorum: Nocturnal | October 25 & 26
Join Austin Cantorum for an evening of choral music that explores all things Nocturnal, including works by Johannes Brahms, Francesca Hauser, Edward Elgar, Meredith Monk, and more, with a brand new commission by Austin composer Graham Yates. Admission is free with a suggested donation of $25. - Reformation Sunday | October 26
On Reformation Sunday we celebrate the heart of faith: the gospel of Christ that makes us free to live God’s love fully. By the end of the 17th century, many Lutheran churches celebrated a festival commemorating All Hallows Eve, October 31, 1517, when Martin Luther posted his Ninety-five Theses in Wittenberg, Germany. These were a … - All Saints’ Sunday & Offrenda | November 2
We celebrate the Feast of All Saints’ – a time to remember and give thanks for saints near and far, famous and familiar, those who died long ago, and those who have died recently. As part of the observance we will read the names of those from FELC who have died during the past year. We …Continue reading “All Saints’ Sunday & Offrenda | November 2”
- FELC Fall Festival | November 2
Sunday, November 2, 6 to 8 pm. Schnitzel and brats under the lights with a special appearance from Karli House Brew. Please bring any favorite German side you wish to share and bring your favorite beverage to share–sodas, alcoholic or sparkling water. Water and Iced Tea will be available. - Oliver Rajamani and Suzanna Choffel | October 16
Oliver Rajamani will perform with Austin star Suzanna Choffel, October 16, 8 pm, at the Rosette. Oliver performs innovative and soul stirring original music. His unique sound has been woven from the cultural and musical threads of Romani (Gypsy)/folk India and Texas Americana while bringing recognition to the historical Indian origins of the Romani people. …Continue reading “Oliver Rajamani and Suzanna Choffel | October 16”
- Chorus Austin Chamber Ensemble | October 11 & 12
As We Pass Through, presented by Chorus Austin Chamber Ensemble October 11 & 12, 4:00 pm, First English Lutheran Church, 3001 Whitis Ave, Austin Click here for more info, tickets, and music previews! - October 12 | Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Jesus’ mission includes making people whole. Unexpectedly, a Samaritan healed of leprosy becomes a model of new life as we give thanks for God’s mercy. It’s a miracle! Multiple miracles! The waters of holy baptism heal. The body, blood, and blessing of Jesus in holy communion renew. We have died with Christ and been raised …Continue reading “October 12 | Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost”
- Repertory Chorus | October 13
Join UT’s Repertory Chorus in their first concert of the 2025-2026 season on Monday, October 13 at 8 pm at FELC. Music by Durufle, Brahms, Hogan, Mozart, and others. Free admission. FELC partners with UT’s Butler School of Music to provide a laboratory, rehearsal, and venue experience for these professional, educational vocal leaders. - Saints Icons
The FELC Chapel of the Saints & Columbarium includes icons of saints by artist Kelly Latimore. Using FELC memorial funds, we purchased and installed icons of diverse saints, ancient and contemporary, in the chapel, with additional icons installed in the hallway outside the north transept entrance. Recently, a placard with information on each saint was … - New ELCA Presiding Bishop
On Saturday, October 4, we welcomed Yehiel Curry, former Lutheran bishop of Chicago, as the fifth presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Presiding Bishop Curry is the first person of African descent called to this leadership role since the ELCA was formed in 1988. We give thanks to God, and we hold Yehiel … - Feast of St. Francis of Assisi | October 5, 2025
Commemoration of Francis of Assisi: May 25, 1181—October 4, 1226 Born into the family of a wealthy merchant, Francis gave up his inheritance to serve poor people. He formed the Order of Friars Minor (called Franciscans), who took on poverty and the task of preaching “using words if necessary.” Francis had a spirit of gratitude for all …Continue reading “Feast of St. Francis of Assisi | October 5, 2025”