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, November 24, is here.
The children’s bulletin for Sunday, November 24, 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
- 40th Annual Interfaith Day of Thanks Service & Celebration | November 24
Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT) is hosting a family-friendly service of thanks and celebration Sunday, November 24, 3 pm, at First Baptist Church of Austin, 901 Trinity St, Austin. A reception will follow the service at 4:30 pm. Bring a dish to share, ready to serve and labeled for those with dietary restrictions. No …Continue reading “40th Annual Interfaith Day of Thanks Service & Celebration | November 24”
- Austin Powwow | November 23
Saturday, November 23, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Travis County Exposition Center, 7311 Decker Lane Austin, TX 78724. Admission is $7 for adults and FREE for children under 12. Grand Entrance will begin around 10:00 am, followed by drumming, singing, & dancing. Native Marketplace with traditional & contemporary art for sale, all by … - Learning Ministry | November 24 & December 1
A huge thank-you to everyone who assisted with and attended the Advent Event on November 17. On Sunday, November 24, Pastor Bob Karli will present a session on Stewardship as the next installment of our Better Know a Ministry series, 9 am in the Parlor. Anne Wiebe will lead Children’s Faith Formation with a session …Continue reading “Learning Ministry | November 24 & December 1”
- Micah 6 | 2025 CROP Hunger Walk
Micah 6 of Austin has been selected as one of the local beneficiaries of the 2025 CROP Hunger Walk, scheduled for Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Camp Mabry. The CROP Hunger Walk is a nationwide movement sponsored by Church World Service to raise funds to end hunger and poverty in the U.S. and around the … - 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 Wednesdays in Advent Evening Prayer | December 4, 11, 18 | 7:00 pm Holden Evening Prayer by Candlelight Advent Lessons & Carols | December 8 | 10:00 am Onsite & … - Love Notes Chorus | December 7
Love Notes Chorus presents, This and That: A collection of songs including pop, folk, jazz, swing, Broadway, and more! December 7, 2024, 2:00 pm. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 8134 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78759. The concert is Free. Donations are deeply appreciated. Overflow parking is available at Westover Hills Church of Christ. The Chorus is … - Caregiver’s Circle is for You!
Being an unpaid caregiver means accepting responsibility for assisting another adult with the activities of daily living, at home or at a distance. This can be very rewarding, knowing that God is enabling you to love, sometimes sacrificially. It can also be very isolating. Even motivated by love, there can be moments of resentment and … - Council Highlights | November 2024
On November 18, the Council met and heard important information shared from guests Andy MacLaren about Micah 6, Merrily Porter about the Child Development Center, Joe Cain about the draft budget and Claudia Barlow about Administration Committee efforts to more clearly define the Cantor duties. Micah 6 is facing challenges of functioning at capacity considering … - FELC Advent Event | November 17
On Sunday, November 17, all are welcome to the FELC Advent Event immediately following worship. Join us for a simple meal and a contemplative exploration of Advent themes of watching, waiting, and wondering. This annual intergenerational event will be hosted by the Learning Ministry and Hospitality teams. All ages are welcome to participate! - Financial Stewardship | October 2024
Click here for October financials. - Welcome Pastor Alex LaChapelle
Sunday, November 17, we welcome back to FELC Vicar # 46 (2012-2013), Pastor Alex LaChapelle, as our preaching & presiding minister. Pastor Alex is in Austin for the national Progressive Youth Ministry Conference, which now makes its home with FELC neighbor, Austin Presbyterian Seminary. The Progressive Youth Ministry strives to be a space of connection … - Council Highlights | October 2024The FELC Church Council met October 21, 2024. Betsy Appleton and Joe Cain joined us as guests. Betsy advocated for our CDC center as a parent whose children have benefited from attending. Joe led the council through our Draft Budget Report for FELC and discussed shared expenses between our church and our CDC. The executive …