Welcome
Welcome to First English Lutheran Church. You’re invited to join a real community of faith and friendship that gathers for worship, relationship building, personal growth, and service to the community and the world.
We welcome people from all walks of life and in all places in the journey of faith and life. Whether you’re a lifelong Lutheran, a former something else, or a seeker and questioner looking for more to life and a place to explore , we’re glad to have you. Since 1989, FELC has openly welcomed persons of all sexual orientation to full participation in the church.
Weekly Update – May 22
Companion Café
Wednesday, May 22 – Open Mic Night!
6 to 7:30 pm (serving until 7), In the Fellowship Hall
Menu: Garlic Shrimp, Rice Pilaf, Citrus Salad on bed of Greens. Suggested
donation is $4 per plate. Dine in or carry out.
Reminder: This is the final Companion Café until the Fall.
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SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE BEGINS THIS SUNDAY
May 26 at 9:45 am – One Service Only
Church office is closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.
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HEART TO DRUM: Drumming with Oliver Rajamani
Tuesday, May 28 at 7:30 pm
All levels are welcome. With or without your own drum.
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CHILDREN’S CHURCH LEADERS NEEDED
Get to know the children of First English. Sign up to lead Children’s Church
this summer. It takes place during the worship service, and very little advanced
preparation is required. This is the easiest way to help with children’s
ministry at First English! All interested adults at First English are invited.
Use this link to Volunteer Spot to sign up: http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/03225792047
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FELC WOMEN’S RETREAT IS COMING SOON!
Living with Intention and Awareness
June 28–30, Cedarbrake Renewal Center in Belton
This year’s retreat leader is Annette Pearson, a warm and gifted Episcopalian.
You will be blessed by her spirit! Registration is simple:
Complete the registration form available in the Narthex or print it out from
this link: http://www.felcaustin.org/wp-content/uploads/Registration-Form-W-retreat.pdf
Attach a check for $200 for a private room or $180 for a double room.
(Cedarbrake usage fees have increased.) Checks should be made out to First
English Lutheran Church, with Women’s Retreat on the memo line. Put both in an
envelope, write Barbara’s name on the envelope and place the envelope on the counter in
the church office.
Registration deadline is Saturday, June 1. Some partial scholarships available
as needed. Contact Barbara with questions at bschutz@sbcglobal.net or (512) 328-0587.
Weekly Update – May 15
Companion Café
Wednesday, May 15
6 to 7:30 pm (serving until 7), In the Fellowship Hall
Menu: Spinach-Mushroom Lasagne, Italian Green Beans, Whole Wheat Rolls, Summer
Salad. Suggested donation is $4 per plate. Dine in or carry out.
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The GIFT: Generations In Faith Together
May 19 at 9:45 am in the Fellowship Hall
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FELC BOOK CLUB
Sunday, May 19
The FELC Book Club meets this Sunday, May 19, at Anne Wiebe’s home, (512) 487-8005, 6:30–8:30 pm. The discussion topic will be The Book of God, by Walter Wangerin. This is a potluck supper and discussion, and everyone is always welcome!
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FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR OLIVER RAJAMANI CONCERT
First English member Oliver Rajamani has a concert this Sunday at the One World
Theater at 7 pm. A limited number of free tickets are available. Please e-mail
Oliver (kingofpearls@oliverrajamani.com) and let him know how many tickets you
would like.
Event information is available at this link.
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FELC WOMEN’S RETREAT IS COMING SOON!
Living with Intention and Awareness
June 28–30, Cedarbrake Renewal Center in Belton
This year’s retreat leader is Annette Pearson, a warm and gifted Episcopalian.
You will be blessed by her spirit! Registration is simple:
Complete the registration form available in the Narthex or print it out from
this link: http://www.felcaustin.org/wp-content/uploads/Registration-Form-W-retreat.pdf
Attach a check for $200 for a private room or $180 for a double room.
(Cedarbrake usage fees have increased.) Checks should be made out to First
English Lutheran Church, with Women’s Retreat on the memo line. Put both in an
envelope, write Barbara’s name on the envelope and place the envelope on the counter in
the church office.
Registration deadline is Saturday, June 1. Some partial scholarships available
as needed. Contact Barbara with questions at bschutz@sbcglobal.net or (512) 328-0587.
Weekly Update – May 8
Companion Café
Wednesday, May 8
6 to 7:30 pm (serving until 7), In the Fellowship Hall
Menu: Chicken Marsala, Pasta with Garlic Butter, Broccoli, Caesar Salad.
Suggested donation is $4 per plate. Dine in or carry out.
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The Women’s Answer to the BREWtherhood
Thursday, May 9, at 7:00 pm, The Draught House Pub and Brewery
Join us on the second Thursday of each month for a women’s gathering of good
conversation and beverages of your choice (wine, beer, tea, etc.). This month we
will be meeting at The Draught House Pub and Brewery, 4112 Medical Parkway. Feel
free to bring a friend as well! For more information please contact Sarah
Roberts at (512)826-7798.
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FELC WOMEN’S WALKABOUT
Saturday, May 11 at 9 am, Central Park
We’ll end each 1-mile walk at a nearby coffee shop. for more info, contact
Renee Carlson, (512) 657-5540, crsh@grandecom.net
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ADULT SUNDAY CLASS: The Lutheran Course
May 12 at 9:45 am in the Parlor
Pastor Coffey leads this presentation and conversation about the heart of the
Lutheran tradition. This is a great class for those new to the Lutheran church,
those wanting to review our Lutheran heritage, or those wondering about
Christian faith and needing a starting place. Through wit and wisdom, this
course will help us explore the core of Lutheranism.
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SPIRITUALITY IN MOVIES: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Monday, May 13 at 6:30 pm, In the Parlor
This 1996 Disney musical is an adaptation of the famous Victor Hugo novel. It is
an animated film, but its themes are mature and challenging—so the film has
something for all ages. Come and enjoy the film, bring a dinner if you like,
have some free popcorn, and join in the conversation afterwards with Pastor
Coffey. This is the last film in the series until the fall.
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FELC BOOK CLUB DATE CHANGE!!
Meet on Sunday, May 19
The next Book Club meeting will be May 19, in order to not compete with Mother’s Day May 12. The meeting will be at Anne Wiebe’s home, (512) 487-8005, 6:30–8:30 pm. Our discussion topic will be The Book of God, by Walter Wangerin. As always, this is a potluck supper and discussion, and everyone is always welcome!
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FELC WOMEN’S RETREAT IS COMING SOON!
Living with Intention and Awareness
June 28–30, Cedarbrake Renewal Center in Belton
This year’s retreat leader is Annette Pearson, a warm and gifted Episcopalian.
You will be blessed by her spirit! Registration is simple:
Complete the registration form available in the Narthex or print it out from
this link: http://www.felcaustin.org/wp-content/uploads/Registration-Form-W-retreat.pdf
Attach a check for $200 for a private room or $180 for a double room.
(Cedarbrake usage fees have increased.) Checks should be made out to First
English Lutheran Church, with Women’s Retreat on the memo line. Put both in an
envelope, write Barbara’s name on the envelope and place the envelope on the counter in
the church office.
Registration deadline is Saturday, June 1. Some partial scholarships available
as needed. Contact Barbara with questions at bschutz@sbcglobal.net or (512) 328-0587.
Weekly Update – May 1
Companion Café
Wednesday, May 1
6 to 7:30 pm (serving until 7), In the Fellowship Hall
Menu: Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Maple Bacon Baked Beans, Cole Slaw. Suggested
donation is $4 per plate. Dine in or carry out.
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SOUTHWESTERN TEXAS SYNOD ASSEMBLY, MAY 4-5
Inn of the Hills, Kerrville, Texas
Pastor Coffey and Vicar Alex will be attending Synod Assembly this weekend,
along with FELC voting members, Bryan Rust and Ele Clay. Please welcome our
guest preacher for this Sunday, FELC Member Travis Gould.
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ADULT SUNDAY CLASS: Guest Speaker, Oliver Rajamani
May 5 at 9:45 am in the Parlor
This Sunday for the adult class, FELC member Oliver Rajamani will present on his
work in India: Cultural and Spiritual Ministry through music in India
* To inspire youth in lowcaste, outcaste and poor communities through the use
of music.
* To collaborate with religious organizations and village church communities
in India to bring about spiritual and cultural understanding.
* To collaborate with folk art communities in India to do cultural and
spiritually oriented concerts and workshops
* To bring Texas music and culture to India.
* To create opportunities for Texas youth to visit India to do cultural and
spiritual ministry and to create cultural and spiritual exchange.
Join Oliver at 9:45 am in the Parlor.
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FELC WOMEN’S RETREAT IS COMING SOON!
Living with Intention and Awareness
June 28–30, Cedarbrake Renewal Center in Belton
This year’s retreat leader is Annette Pearson, a warm and gifted Episcopalian.
You will be blessed by her spirit! Registration is simple:
Complete the registration form available in the Narthex or print it out from
this link: http://www.felcaustin.org/wp-content/uploads/Registration-Form-W-retreat.pdf
Attach a check for $200 for a private room or $180 for a double room.
(Cedarbrake usage fees have increased.) Checks should be made out to First English Lutheran Church, with Women’s Retreat on the memo line. Put both in an envelope, write Barbara’s name on the envelope and place the envelope on the counter in the church office.
Registration deadline is Saturday, June 1. Some partial scholarships available
as needed. Contact Barbara with questions at bschutz@sbcglobal.net or (512) 328-0587.