We invite you to worship on campus & livestream on YouTube on Sunday at 10:00 AM, with hospitality time following the liturgy.
The worship bulletin for Sunday, April 14 is here.
The children’s bulletin for Sunday, April 14 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.
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
- Reconciling in Christ | Sunday, April 21On April 24, 1989, First English Lutheran Church was designated as a Reconciled in Christ congregation. Since that time, the designation has adapted to a more inclusive ReconcilING in Christ – since we are always in a process of greater welcome, reconciliation, and inclusion. On Sunday, April 21 we will celebrate the 35th anniversary (!!!) …
- Austin Cantorum in Concert at FELC | April 20Sparks! of Genius Saturday, April 20 at 7:30pm Join Austin Cantorum in a celebration of the human creative spirit as they honor historical discoveries and eureka moments of invention through the evolution of choral music. Featuring pieces by Eric Whitacre, Hildegard von Bingen, Christopher Tin, B. E. Boykin, and more, plus a brand new premiere …
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- Learning Ministry Update | April 14Thank you to Gwen Flory for her session, Every Day Is Earth Day, for adult faith formation last Sunday. Thanks also goes to Leigh Northcutt-Benson for leading the first week in our children’s faith formation rotation on the Parable of the Prodigal Son. On Sunday, April 14, children will gather in the library for an …
- FELC Book Club | Sunday, April 14, 1-3pmThe FELC Book Club gathers Sunday, April 14 from 1:00 to 3:00pm. Our book this month is Beyond Magenta: Transgender and Nonbinary Teens Speak Out, Susan Kuklin. It’s a fascinating book. Join the conversation; all are welcome, even if you haven’t read the book. For information and meeting location contact Anne Wiebe at wiebeanne@hotmail.com. Here’s …
- Farewell to Randi LadolcettaLast week we said goodbye and gave our thanks to outgoing Church Office Administrator Randi Ladolcetta. The Congregation Council offered Randi a gift and she returned her thanks: “I want to thank you for such a thoughtful gift. It was a wonderful surprise and left me speechless. It’s been a pleasure working with you all, …
- Generosity Impact | AprilAs we move through this year of ministry transition, we have opportunities to reflect and engage transformation. In our worship each first Sunday of the month, we will receive a witness to the impact of generosity in our lives. This witness could be about a ministry our congregation is currently undertaking, a ministry that people in the congregation …
- Transition Team Update | April 11, 2024The FELC Transition Team has answered all of the questions in the Ministry Site Profile (MSP) and is beginning to wrap up our editing phase. The team is currently finalizing the wording and cohesiveness of the MSP and also focusing on answers to the optional MSP component which is called “Seven Reflections on Ministry and …
- In Gratitude for Tim LincolnOn Sunday, April 7th, FELC bid farewell and offered God’s continuing blessings to Pastor Timothy Lincoln, a member of our congregation. Tim and Laura Lincoln are moving to Eau Claire, Wisconsin this month as Tim retires this year. We’re grateful for Tim’s witness among us, thankful for his leadership as a supply preacher and presider …
- Annual Chicken BBQ | Saturday, April 27, 4-8pmEveryone is invited to the longest-running community & social event of FELC (since 1964): our annual chicken BBQ, to be held in our parking lot (weather permitting)! Our pitmasters will start smoking chickens in our outdoor smoker pit in the afternoon, and our potato salad and beans team will be getting the sides ready. You’re welcome to come and …
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- Game Night | Saturday, April 27This is an unusual month – solar eclipse, all the hype surrounding the solar eclipse, special eclipse donuts. And now, to make April more unusual, Game Night is moving from April 20 to Saturday, April 27. On April 20 the church is hosting the Austin Cantorum Sparks! of Genius concert (https://www.austincantorum.com/), so the space will …
- Wear Blue for National Child Abuse Prevention Month: Sunday, April 7On Sunday, April 7, FELC will join Upbring in calling awareness to and advocacy for the prevention of child abuse. This is an opportunity to join with churches across Texas to raise awareness of Upbring’s efforts to break the cycle of child abuse and ask God to protect, comfort, and heal the thousands of children …
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- Learning Ministry Update for April 7, 2024Learning Ministry UpdateHappy Easter! Faith Formation is reconvening after taking some time off for Holy Week festivities. Children’s Faith Formation: Children will join Leigh Northcutt this Sunday, April 7 at 9am in the Library for our first week in our Parable of the Prodigal Son rotation. We currently do not have anyone signed up to …
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