- Scout Sunday | February 2
On Sunday, February 2, we welcome Pack 28. Only four years after founding First English Lutheran Church, church members organized and chartered Boy Scout Troop 28 (1940). Cub Scout Pack 28 was chartered in 1951. Since the 1990’s the Pack & Troop have gone through different iterations. Boy Scouts of … - Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple | February 2
Forty days after the birth of Jesus we mark the day Mary and Joseph presented him in the temple in accordance with Jewish law. There they were greeted by Simeon, an aged priest who offered the song “Lord, now you let your servant depart in peace,” as well as by …Continue reading “Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple | February 2”
- Commemoration of MLK, Jr.
On Sunday, January 26, we commemorate the life and ministry of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968), pastor, renewer of society, and martyr. An American prophet of justice among races and nations, Pastor King was an ordained minister in the Baptist tradition, a leader of the nonviolent resistance … - Community Madrigal Sing | Monday, February 3
Join us at the next Community Madrigal Sing at FELC on Monday February 3 at 7:00 pm, hosted by Texas Early Music Project! TEMP is a long-standing community music partner. Sing madrigals together with other early music buffs; no experience is required for this “TEMP-orary choir” – just a love …Continue reading “Community Madrigal Sing | Monday, February 3”
- Thanks from Austin City Lutherans
Austin City Lutheran’s Move-In Ministry capped off 2024 by serving 114 individuals and families with furniture and household items. Thank you to so many for your collaboration in this effort in Christ’s name to make our Austin community a better place to live. To learn more, visit the ACL website: … - FELC Book Club | February 9
On Sunday, Feb. 9, 1:00-3:00 PM, we will meet at the home of Kathleen and Charlie Boas for a potluck lunch and discussion of Translation State, by Ann Leckie. Translation State is available from Austin Public Library, Amazon, and Bookfinder. Here’s the summary from amazon.com: Qven was created to be a Presger … - Congratulations, Pastor Wes!
On Saturday, January 18, Wesley Joy Isberner, 50th vicar/intern pastor of FELC (2021-2022), was ordained to the ministry of word and sacrament in Christ’s one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Pastor Wes is called to serve with the people of Spirit Alive! Lutheran … - Learning Ministry | January 19
On Sunday, January 19, Adult Faith Formation will be an exploration of Climate Change and Tropical Diseases, led by Kristin Mondy, 9 am in the Parlor. January 19 (the third Sunday of the month) is also our Intergenerational Faith Formation time. We will be making a trip out to Fortlandia … - The Season of Epiphany
Epiphany (a Greek word meaning “to reveal”) is the celebration of God being revealed the Christ to the magi from the east, and all the ways that God’s light in manifest in love and mercy among us. It is celebrated on January 6. The Sunday after Epiphany is a celebration … - National Day of Racial Healing
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free, online event presented by the ELCA in partnership with Augsburg Fortress Publishers, featuring worship, workshops, music and guided reflection while centering the voices of ELCA leaders of color. This event is designed to raise awareness of the need for racial healing … - Game Night & Potluck | January 18
Saturday, January 18, 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 … - 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 …Continue reading “Epiphany Lessons & Carols | Sunday, January 12”
- 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 … - 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 … - 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 …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 …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 …Continue reading “2024 Celebrate Advent, Christmas, & Epiphany”
- 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 12Book 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 …
- 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 …Continue reading “Austin Cantorum Holiday Concert | Saturday, December 21, 7:30 pm”
- Supporting Micah 6 Ministries
First English and the community provide year-round support for the Micah 6 Food Pantry and Street Youth Drop-in Center. Check out these important updates and a current list of critical needs. Micah 6 Board Report Year-end Donation Opportunity Current Critical needs for the Micah 6 Food Pantry and Youth Drop-in … - TLU Christmas Vespers | Sunday, December 15
Join Texas Lutheran University for “When All is Still: Christmas Vespers 2024” at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church on Sunday, December 15 at 4 pm. No tickets are required at St. Martin’s. For more information, visit: https://www.tlu.edu/news/when-all-is-still-christmas-vespers-2024. - Gaudete Sunday | December 15
Gaudete Sunday provides a break in a season of waiting, showing the nearness of the Lord’s coming. This day for the third Sunday of Advent takes its name from the scriptures and the Latin word Gaudete (“Rejoice”), the first word of the ancient opening song from 476 CE. The spirit … - Repertory Chorus Holiday Concert | December 9
Join Repertory Chorus in a collection of holiday music on Monday, December 9, 8:00 pm at First English Lutheran Church. Repertory Chorus is the newest addition to the choral area at UT’s Butler School of Music. This new choir serves as a laboratory chorus for the master’s and doctoral students …Continue reading “Repertory Chorus Holiday Concert | December 9”
- Learning Ministry | December 8 & 15
A big thank-you to Leigh Northcutt-Benson and Erin McCracken for their session on DEI and Racial Justice Ministries at FELC, and to LaRu Woody for a session on a Good Ruler for Children’s Faith Formation. The slides from last week’s Adult Faith Formation session are available here. Join us Sunday, … - Feeding Hungry Longhorns!
Thank you, thank you to those who showed up in spades to both sponsor and serve 400 hungry Longhorns for this week’s LuMin Austin Tailgate Tuesday, December 3! - 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 …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 … - 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 …Continue reading “Learning Ministry | November 24 & December 1”
- Micah 6 | 2025 CROP Hunger WalkMicah 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 …
- 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 … - 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 … - Council Highlights | November 2024On 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 …
- 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 … - Financial Stewardship | October 2024
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