About First English Lutheran Church - Austin, Texas
First English Lutheran Church - Austin, Texas: A Welcoming Community of Faith
Welcome to First English Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas! We are a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), and we pride ourselves on being a liturgical, progressive, LGBT-welcoming, and service-oriented community. Our church has been serving the people of Austin for over 100 years with a mission to share God's love through worship, education, and outreach.
Our History
First English Lutheran Church was founded in 1911 by German immigrants who settled in East Austin. The church has since grown into a diverse community that welcomes people from all walks of life. Over the years, our congregation has faced many challenges but remained steadfast in its commitment to serve God and our neighbors.
Our Beliefs
As Lutherans, we believe that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone. We also believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God and provides guidance for our lives. At First English Lutheran Church - Austin, Texas we strive to live out these beliefs by following Jesus' example of love and service.
Our Worship Services
We offer traditional liturgical worship services every Sunday at 8:30 am and 11:00 am. Our services include hymns accompanied by organ music or piano as well as readings from scripture. We also celebrate Holy Communion every Sunday at both services.
In addition to our regular Sunday services, we offer special worship services throughout the year such as Advent and Lenten midweek services as well as Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday services.
Our Education Programs
We believe that education is an important part of growing in faith. That's why we offer various educational programs for all ages including:
- Sunday School for children
- Confirmation classes for youth
- Adult Bible studies
- Vacation Bible School during summer months
We also have an active youth group that participates in various activities throughout the year such as retreats, mission trips, and service projects.
Our Outreach Programs
At First English Lutheran Church - Austin Texas we are committed to serving our community both locally and globally. Some examples of our outreach programs include:
- Supporting local food banks
- Partnering with Habitat for Humanity
- Hosting blood drives
- Providing disaster relief through organizations like ELCA Disaster Response
- Supporting global missions through ELCA World Hunger Appeal
LGBTQ+ Inclusion
We welcome everyone regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity at First English Lutheran Church -Austin Texas . We affirm LGBTQ+ individuals' full participation within this congregation's life without discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity because they are created equally before God.
Conclusion
If you're looking for a welcoming community where you can grow spiritually while making meaningful connections with others then look no further than First English Lutheran Church -Austin ,Texas . With over 100 years serving this city ,we have built strong relationships within this community while remaining committed to sharing God's love with all those around us . Come join us on Sundays or any other day during the week; you'll be glad you did!