Welcome to this community of faith and service.
May 31 – July 25 First English Lutheran Church will be in a time of Sabbath Ministry Pause. During the eight weeks, the congregation will pause its ministry activities of learning, witness, service, and support. We will continue in weekly worship and turn our shared focus toward reflection and discernment of future mission and the faithful stewarding of our resources.
As we begin our 91st year of ministry in Austin, we seek to be intentional about shaping the next season of God’s mission in this place. If you are newly receiving this information, we welcome you to participate in this journey. To learn more, contact Pastor Katie Rode, pastor@felcaustin.org.
Click here for a Sabbath and Ministry Pause Reflection Booklet.
Sunday Worship
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, May 31, 10 AM, is here.
The children’s bulletin for Sunday, May 31, 10 AM, 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 Statement
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
- May 31 | Sabbath Ministry Pause Week 1
Tending What Has Been Entrusted May 31-July 26 | A Worship & Sermon Series Week One Theme: Something must die for something new to live - May 24 | Day of Pentecost
The Easter season concludes on the fiftieth day of the celebration of the resurrection of Christ. Pentecost comes from the Greek, pentekoste, “fiftieth” and it refers to the festival celebrated on the fiftieth day after Passover, also known as the “Feast of Weeks” and the “Feast of 50 days” in rabbinic tradition. Easter is the … - Sabbath & Ministry Pause
Welcome to this community of faith and service. May 31 – July 25 First English Lutheran Church will be in a time of Sabbath Ministry Pause. During the eight weeks, the congregation will pause its ministry activities of learning, witness, service, and support. We will continue in weekly worship and turn our shared focus toward … - FELC Welcome Statement
FELC Welcome Statement 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 … - May 17 | The Sunday after the Ascension of Our Lord
As we enter the final week of the fifty days of Easter, we engage a potentially unsettling Bible story: Jesus ascends into heaven forty days after his resurrection from the dead. Yet, his followers are assured that the Spirit will empower them to be witnesses throughout the earth. The disciples were told to not gaze …Continue reading “May 17 | The Sunday after the Ascension of Our Lord”
- Austin Cantorum | May 30 | 7:30 pm
Join Austin Cantorum at FELC exploring choral music that celebrates regional cuisine, reflects on the nature of hunger, and examines what it means to have a purposeful relationship with the food we eat. Two universal languages: music and food (!) with a non-perishable canned food drive to benefit the Central Texas Food Bank. Admission is … - May 10 | Sixth Sunday of Easter
As we enter the final weeks of the Easter season, Jesus does not abandon his followers. Through the Holy Spirit, Jesus comes to abide with his disciples of every generation. As Pentecost draws near, we are reminded that the risen Christ dwells in us as the Spirit. We receive this Spirit and pray that in … - May 3 | Fifth Sunday of Easter
As we continue to celebrate the fifty days of Easter, the gospel story this week includes Jesus’ promise that he goes to prepare a place in his Father’s house. We are called to share Jesus’ mission in the world. We are called to proclaim the one who called us out of the shadows into the … - April 26 | Fourth Sunday of Easter
This Sunday is called “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Jesus is called the “gate” of the sheep in the gospel story. The risen Christ is abundant life now. Christ anoints our heads with oil and guides us beside the waters of our baptism. Each Sunday Christ spreads a feast before us amid the world’s violence and war. … - April 19 | Third Sunday of Easter
The gospel story on the third Sunday of Easter begins with two disciples walking to the town of Emmaus, overcome with sadness, loss, and disappointment. They had hoped Jesus, who was crucified, would be the one to redeem them! Yet the risen Christ walks with them and then opens their eyes in the breaking of … - Texas Early Music Project in Concert | April 18
Henry Purcell is deservedly known as England’s greatest composer before Edward Elgar and Ralph Vaughan Williams. His music is used often in movie soundtracks and his operas are revived frequently on international stages. Join our music partner, Texas Early Music Project, as they end their 2025-2026 season with music from Purcell’s eclectic repertoire for the …Continue reading “Texas Early Music Project in Concert | April 18”
- April 12 | Second Sunday of Easter
Christ is risen! It is often hard to believe, to actually trust. Because believing is challenging, we will invest ourselves in the Easter mystery for fifty days (a week of weeks). Faith is an investment. The stories of John the Evangelist provide sign after sign celebrating Jesus’ victory over death. We are invited to recognize Christ’s …