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 commuity of faith and action. 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, June 8, is here.
The children’s bulletin for Sunday, June 8, 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 & Child Development Center.
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
- Faith Formation on Summer Break
Faith Formation is on a summer break and will resume learning ministry on Sunday, August 24. If anyone is interested in leading a special session during the summer, contact Leigh Northcutt-Benson, leigh.northcutt@gmail.com with information about your session and the date you would like to teach so that we can promote it. On June 1 we … - The Day of Pentecost | June 8
The Easter season concludes on Sunday, June 8 with the Feast of the Pentecost. The name comes from the Greek pentekoste, “fiftieth” day of the celebration of the resurrection of Christ. It refers to the festival on the fiftieth day after the Passover, also known as the “Feast of Weeks” and the “Feast of 50 … - Council Highlights | May 2025
Leigh Northcutt-Benson announced that there will be a break in the Learning Ministry faith formation for the summer. Special sessions during the summer will be publicized as they are planned. Paul Barlow and Nancy Baden will see that final improvements (new flooring) are scheduled for the pastor’s office, as well as to the church office … - Welcome Pastor Katie Rode | June 15
Pastor Katie Rode accepted the call of the congregation and will be the sixth pastor of FELC! The first day of her ministry with FELC is June 9. Pr. Katie will preside and preach in worship on Sunday, June 15, with a festive hospitality following the worship celebration. The service includes a rite of welcome and … - Feast of the Ascension | Thursday, May 29
Following the biblical accounts in Mark, Luke, and Acts, the whole church celebrates the feast of the ascension of Jesus to heaven. This happens on the 40th day after the feast of Christ’s resurrection from the dead. To explore a Devotional Worship Service with bible readings, a homily, a hymn, and prayers, please click here. “Lord, …Continue reading “Feast of the Ascension | Thursday, May 29”
- FELC Celebrates Pride Month
June is worldwide Pride Month and FELC will celebrate Pride on Sunday, June 22! As God’s beloved, we extend God’s welcome to people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. FELC values diversity, including sexuality, gender, and expression, and we welcome it as a spiritual gift. We aspire to create an inclusive and affirming community, and … - Sixth Sunday of Easter | May 25
Visions abound in the bible stories for this Sunday as we near the conclusion of the great fifty days of Eastertide. Paul has a vision about what to do. John has a vision of what will be. Jesus provides visions of peace that surpasses human understanding and power beyond human imagination. God makes a home, … - FELC Caregiver’s Circle | May 26
Caregiver’s Circle meets monthly on the 4th Monday from 7-8:30 pm. via Zoom. If you have accepted the responsibility to assist another adult with the activities of daily living, you are a “caregiver.” You may live together or apart, but another person depends on you in an important way. Caregiving can be very isolating at … - Fifth Sunday of Easter | May 18
Easter initiates a new day. It anticipates a new heaven and a new earth. The risen Christ is making all things new. God has made new people of us; it takes a whole season; it takes a whole lifetime. Jesus invites us to see everyone in a new light—through the lens of love. Guest … - Game Night & Potluck | May 17, 6 pm
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 will be available. Anyone who enjoys potluck dinners and/or … - FELC Book Club | Sunday, May 18, 1-3 pm
The FELC Book Club gathers Sunday, May 18, 1:00 to 3:00pm, for potluck lunch and discussion of The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, by James McBride. Join in 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. - May 11 | Good Shepherd Sunday
This Sunday, as we approach halfway through the great 50 days of Easter joy, we are reminded that the gift of new life, of eternal life, is the gift of the risen Christ. It is the promise of Jesus. It was true for Dorcas in Joppa. It was true for those “who have come out …