First English Lutheran Church

About this church

First English Lutheran Church in Austin gathers for worship on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. at 3001 Whitis Avenue, near the University of Texas campus. The congregation belongs to the Southwestern Texas Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and was founded in 1936 as the first all-English-language Lutheran church in the city. Worship is rooted in historic liturgical traditions, with Holy Communion each Sunday and a printed liturgy in the bulletin that makes it easy to follow along for those unfamiliar with Lutheran worship. Services are livestreamed on YouTube, and a livestream page on the website shows current and recent videos.

Music is a central part of the church's life, with an adult choir and participation for children, youth, and adults of varying abilities, including percussion. The sanctuary is known locally for its acoustics and hosts concerts and recitals throughout the year. The church also operates a child development center, an outreach ministry that has served the neighborhood for more than fifty years, and it has a long record of hosting seminary interns, who spend a year learning pastoral ministry. A news page posts weekly Sunday reflections, and a visitor form on the website lets newcomers share their contact information. Confirm service details on the website before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Congregation overview and ELCA affiliation · History, ministries, service time · Worship and music

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