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Does First English Lutheran Church offer child care during the morning
worship services?
Nursery for newborn through age 3 is staffed Sundays from 8:15 a.m. to
12:15 p.m.
Parent pagers are provided.
How large is First English Lutheran Church?
Our church officially has 1,131 members.
Do you have a day school?
Yes, FELC offers a comprehensive Christian Day School program for children
aged 3 through 12, that is staffed by our experienced group of teachers
and aides. First English has been providing CDS services to Richland
County for over 20 years. Visit our FELC Day School section of this
website for more information.
To what "branch" of the Lutheran Church does First English Lutheran Church
belong?
FELC is a member of Lutheran Congregations in
Mission for Christ (LCMC). This association of Lutheran
congregations is growing very rapidly. As of May 1, 2010 there are
424 total congregations. The Association is global in nature,
therefore of these 424 congregations, 376 are U. S. congregations.
This association believes strongly in the authority of God's Word as the
final norm for our faith and life. It takes seriously the Call of
the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations.
Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ is an association of
congregations and individuals who are:
· free in Christ;
accountable to one another;
rooted in the Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions;
working together to fulfill Christ's Great Commission to go and make
disciples of all nations.
LCMC is an association of congregations. LCMC congregations have a
great respect for the reality that the Church is where the people of
God gather together around Word and Sacrament. The local
congregation is where the Church becomes a concrete reality for
God's people.
At the same time we are joyously aware that each congregation is a
part of the greater body of Christ. The actions of each congregation
within our association reflect on our association as a whole. And
the actions of our association reflect on the whole body of Christ.
For this reason we have committed ourselves to a common set of
ministry standards. LCMC Congregations have significant latitude in
ordering and shaping ministry in their local setting. LCMC has
intentionally have made joining and leaving the association simple.
LCMC congregations have also agreed to a disciplinary process for
addressing congregations whose actions violate our agreed-upon
statements of faith and practice.
I'm not Lutheran. Can I attend services there?
Of course! We welcome anyone who seeks to know Christ...and
to make Christ known. We have an exciting new members program if you
are thinking of joining, but you are welcome to worship with us regardless
of your current or past status.
What
is the appropriate "dress" for worship services?
There is simply no rule or expectation here. Some feel more
comfortable in suits, others in casual attire; it's just not an issue.
We are an inclusive church.
Do you have special music?
We provide a variety of musical content and styles
depending on the service style, liturgy and season. We have a
remarkably talented musical director who can reveal the full spiritual
depth of traditional musical forms on our magnificent Moeller organ, while
also providing modern, interpretive compositions for our contemporary
service.
How does someone
join the church?
Usually once per year, a special "New Members Class"
is offered for all those desiring to learn more about the Christian faith
and what we as Lutheran Christians believe and teach. All those desiring
to become members of First English Lutheran (either through transferring
their membership from another Lutheran congregation or through Affirmation
of Faith or Holy Baptism) are invited to participate in this class. The
class is always great fun with wonderful discussions and opportunities to
meet and get to know one another. Often present members will participate
as well, just for the fun and a chance to "get back to the basics."
Classes normally last for a period of 10 weeks. You may contact the
pastors if you have further questions or our Director of Lay Ministries.
Class discussions focus on the "Seven Marks of Discipleship" and the
Sacraments of Holy Baptism and The Lord's Supper.
Can I regularly attend the church but not join?
Absolutely!! We welcome the opportunity to provide
ministry to all who seek to know God's truth.
Is the church available for Baptisms and weddings?
We'd love to talk to you about these services! Call
the church office for details.
Where are you located?
First English Lutheran Church is
located at 53 Park Avenue West which is located at the intersection of
Mulberry and Park Avenue approximately two blocks west of the city square.
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