- 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”
- 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 … - 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 … - 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 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 … - 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
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 … - 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 …
- Home Is Here: A Concert for Casa Marianella | Dec. 9
ACL Live at the Moody Theater. Since 1986, Austin’s Casa Marianella has been a place of refuge for men, women, and children seeking asylum in the U.S. The show will include performances by Patty Griffin, Adrian Quesada, Britt Daniel from Spoon, Fastball, Money Chicha, Tekle Mezghebe and more. Funds raised will contribute to …Continue reading “Home Is Here: A Concert for Casa Marianella | Dec. 9”
- Financial Stewardship | September 2024Click here to review the financial summary for September, 2024.
- Transition/Call Committee Update | November 7
The Call Committee has recently interviewed two pastor candidates and will meet next week to prayerfully discern next steps with these candidates. We are grateful for your continued prayers as we follow this Spirit-led process. To contact the Call Committee, please email us at: FELCTransitionMinistry@felcaustin.org. - November is National American Indian Heritage Month
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans. For more information visit: https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov - Letter from Bishop SueTo read a letter from Bishop Susan Briner about the 2024 election, click here.
- Prayer for the Election
On Monday evening, November 4, we gathered for a time of prayer, music, scripture, poetry, reflection, and connection. We centered ourselves in the themes of community, humility, and peace. The link to the service is online here. The link to the worship bulletin is here. Holy One, where hearts are … - Fall Fest 2024
On a beautiful, breezy, Sunday evening, 50 or so neighbors, members, & friends gathered at FELC for our Fall Festival. We celebrated our community of faith: past, present, & those yet to come. We enjoyed brats, schnitzel, & many trimmings & desserts prepared by folks. And, this year, there were … - FELC Fall Festival
Sunday November 3, 6-8pm The FELC Fall Fest returns on Sunday, November 3, 6pm in the FELC parking lot & fellowship hall. We’ll celebrate the fall, our founding heritages, & our community of faith. The cooks will provide brats with brotchen & schnitzel. We’ll also enjoy the sides that you … - Oliver Rajamani in Concert | Friday, November 8
Join Oliver Rajamani with Sitar Maestro Pandit Rajib Karmarker & Tabla Maestro Pandit Gourisankar Karmarker for an evening of extraordinary music from world class artists: Friday, November 8 at 8pm. This evening of music will be at “The Rosette” – another jewel setting of Austin. For more information and to …Continue reading “Oliver Rajamani in Concert | Friday, November 8”
- TEMP Community Madrigal Sing-A-Long Monday, November 11, 7 PM
It’s that time again! Join Texas Early Music Project (TEMP) for the fall edition of our TEMP-Oh Community Madrigal Sing on Monday, November 11, at FELC! No experience is required for this “TEMP-orary choir”—just a love of singing madrigals! For more information, including upcoming holiday events, visit: 2024-2025 Concert Season …Continue reading “TEMP Community Madrigal Sing-A-Long Monday, November 11, 7 PM”
- All Saints’ Sunday | November 3
On Sunday, November 3 we celebrate the Feast of All Saints’ – a time to remember and give thanks for saints near and far, famous and familiar only to us, those who died long ago, and those who have died recently. As part of the observance we will read the …
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