We invite you to worship on campus & livestream on YouTube on Sunday at 10:00 AM, with hospitality time following the liturgy.
The worship bulletin for Sunday, May 5 is here.
The children’s bulletin for Sunday, May 5 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.
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
- Southwestern Texas Synod AssemblyThe Synod Assembly of the Southwestern Texas Synod will convene May 3-5 in Corpus Christi. Our synod assembly voting members from FELC are Michelle Lingo and Lillian Martinez-Rodriguez. Pastor Brad Fuerst from LuMin will also be participating. As a congregation and synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America FELC gathers annually for worship, witness, learning, service …
- Transition Team Update | April 28We are currently working on final reviews of our drafts for both the Ministry Site Profile (MSP) as well as the Seven Reflections on Ministry and Context (an optional component to the MSP) and preparing both documents to be presented to the Council. This final review process will take place over the next few weeks. …
- Backpacks and Canned Foods for Micah 6: MayFirst English will continue to collect both new and used backpacks for Micah 6 ministries for the month of May. Leave backpacks in the bucket in the north transept. In addition, we will collect canned meat, canned fruits, canned veggies (other than green beans or peas), and any reusable clothing items. Leave food and clothing …
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- Learning Ministry Update | May 5A big thank you to Rev. Bob Karli and LaRu Woody who led Adult and Children’s Faith Formation respectively last week. Bob Karli continued an excellent discussion on the Life-Cycle of a Congregation, and LaRu concluded the Prodigal Son rotation with a session on gratitude for home. Each child designed their own home out of an …
- Red Dress Day | May 5Sunday, May 5 is Red Dress Day, a national day of support for the families of Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIWG). Show your support by wearing something red this Sunday and include the Murdered and Missing Women, Girls, and their Relatives in your prayers. In 2021 the ELCA Church council adopted the Declaration to …
- Chicken BBQ | Thanks to All!A heartfelt Thank You to all who participated in making the annual Chicken BBQ happen! We enjoyed good food and good fellowship with congregation members and friends, CDC staff and families, and firefighters from the station across the street – over 70 in all. It wouldn’t happen without lots of hands…Firepit Crew, Chicken Schloppers, Potato …
- Financial Stewardship Update | March 2024Your financial stewardship with FELC. To view the March 2024 financial update, including our first quarter benevolence giving, please click here.
- Transition Team Update | April 23We are currently working on final reviews of our drafts for both the Ministry Site Profile (MSP) as well as the Seven Reflections on Ministry and Context (an optional component to the MSP) and preparing both documents to be presented to the Council. This final review process will take place over the next few weeks. …
- Learning Ministry Update | April 28A big thank you to Bob Brueck for concluding his series, The Dead Sea Scrolls and Metaphysics, and to Bailey Barlow for her lesson on The Good Shepherd last week Sunday, April 21. If you’d like to review the materials Bob made available, they are here. The craft children worked on is on display on the …
- Austin Cantorum in Concert at FELC | April 20Sparks! of Genius Saturday, April 20 at 7:30pm Join Austin Cantorum in a celebration of the human creative spirit as they honor historical discoveries and eureka moments of invention through the evolution of choral music. Featuring pieces by Eric Whitacre, Hildegard von Bingen, Christopher Tin, B. E. Boykin, and more, plus a brand new premiere …
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- Reconciling in Christ | Sunday, April 21On April 24, 1989, First English Lutheran Church was designated as a Reconciled in Christ congregation. Since that time, the designation has adapted to a more inclusive ReconcilING in Christ – since we are always in a process of greater welcome, reconciliation, and inclusion. On Sunday, April 21 we will celebrate the 35th anniversary (!!!) …
- Learning Ministry Update | April 21We are grateful for the leadership of LaRu Woody, providing a session on punishment in the Texas criminal justice system. Thanks also to Nikki Northcutt and Leigh Northcutt-Benson for their children’s faith formation session on the Prodigal Son. The third Sunday of the month is typically our intergenerational faith formation Sunday. However, on Sunday, April …