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, November 30, is here.
The children’s bulletin for Sunday, November 30, is here.
The worship bulletin for Advent Evening Prayer, Wednesday, December 3, is here.
The Theme and Reflection for Advent Evening Prayer, Wednesday, December 3, is here.
Worship Liturgy for Wednesday Advent Evening Prayer 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
- December 7 | Second Sunday of Advent
On November 9 we began a seven-week series called “Out of the Blue” – a time before and during the Advent season in reflective waiting for Christ’s coming into the fullness of life. The bible stories in this series follow the regular lectionary (set of readings) that are offered in many Christian churches. On December … - November 30 | First Sunday of Advent
The Season of Advent: We announce the presence of God who welcomes us to name our blessings, our hurts, our need for healing, and our hopes for what is to come. The Advent liturgy reflects the mood, color, and themes of Advent, allowing us to enter this time of waiting, preparation, and hope. The primary … - Repertory Chorus | December 8
Join Repertory Chorus on Monday, December 8, 8:00 pm at FELC in a program themed around LIGHT. Graduate students Hunter Mullen and Adrienne Pedrotti and Undergrad music education major Jade Granderson will conduct. Free admission. FELC partners with UT’s Butler School of Music to provide a laboratory, rehearsal, and venue experience for these professional, educational … - Austin Cantorum | December 20
Join FELC music partner Austin Cantorum on Saturday, December 20, 7:30 pm at FELC for an evening of Lessons and Carols with an Austin twist! Pairing classic holiday favorites and sing-along carols with new choral works by local composers and heartfelt memories shared by Austinites. This relaxing and intimate concert will explore some of the … - Celebrate Advent, Christmas & Epiphany
Advent Event | Sunday, November 23 | 11:15 am Multigenerational gathering in the Fellowship Hall to celebrate the season of Advent Sundays in Advent | November 30; December 7, 14, 21 | 10:00 am Onsite & YouTube livestream. Jesus is coming! Wednesdays in Advent Evening Prayer | December 3, 10, 17 | 7:00 pm Holden … - November 23 | The Feast of Christ the King
On November 9 we began a seven-week series called “Out of the Blue” – a time before and during the Advent season in reflective waiting for Christ’s coming into the fullness of life. We hope to discover together the astonishment of God’s work and God’s purposes among us. The bible stories in this series follow …Continue reading “November 23 | The Feast of Christ the King”
- November 16 |Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost
Last Sunday we began a seven-week series called “Out of the Blue” – a time before and during the Advent season in reflective waiting for Christ’s coming into the fullness of life. We gather for shared imagination around moments of surprise, occasions of awe, and instances of inspiration. We hope to discover together the astonishment …Continue reading “November 16 |Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost”
- November 9 | Twenty-Second Sunday after PentecostOn Sunday, November 9, we begin a seven-week series called “Out of the Blue” – a time before and during the Advent season in reflective waiting for Christ’s coming into the fullness of life. This is a time for new beginnings. We gather for shared imagination around moments of surprise, occasions of awe, and instances of …
Continue reading “November 9 | Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost”
- The Feast of All Saints’ | November 2
On November 2 we commemorate a three-fold feast in one. All Hallows’ Eve, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day (Oct. 31, Nov. 1, Nov. 2) serve as a call to all God’s people to remember everyone. The gift of All Saints’ Sunday is that all our sorrows become bearable as we recall the stories … - FELC Fall Festival | November 2
Sunday, November 2, 5 to 8 pm. Live music by the Austin Polka Band. Schnitzel and brats under the lights with a special appearance from Karli House Brew. Please bring any favorite German side-dish you wish to share and bring your favorite beverage to share. Water and Iced Tea will be provided. - 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 …