150th Anniversary of First English Lutheran Church
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
We have arrived at a momentous occasion in the life and history of our church! The 150th Anniversary of the founding of First English Evangelical Lutheran Church here in the city of Richmond, VA. Starting as a mission church, progressing to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, and finally onward to the church we are today "In the City for Good" right here on Monument Avenue. We are planning a year long celebration to honor our past and look to the future by scheduling many different activities and commemorations between September 2025 through November 2026. We welcome you to check the website for calendar updates, attend worship often to hear special prayers and speakers, and read the weekly updates to be aware of our various activities to celebrate First English and give thanks to God for this ministry over the years. We hope you enjoy the coming year and may God bless you all at First English Lutheran Church (1876 - 2026)
-The 150th Anniversary Committee
We have arrived at a momentous occasion in the life and history of our church! The 150th Anniversary of the founding of First English Evangelical Lutheran Church here in the city of Richmond, VA. Starting as a mission church, progressing to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, and finally onward to the church we are today "In the City for Good" right here on Monument Avenue. We are planning a year long celebration to honor our past and look to the future by scheduling many different activities and commemorations between September 2025 through November 2026. We welcome you to check the website for calendar updates, attend worship often to hear special prayers and speakers, and read the weekly updates to be aware of our various activities to celebrate First English and give thanks to God for this ministry over the years. We hope you enjoy the coming year and may God bless you all at First English Lutheran Church (1876 - 2026)
-The 150th Anniversary Committee
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Calendar of Events
8/17/25: Introduction to the 150th Anniversary Celebration.
8/19/25: Commission of First English Lutheran Church in 1875
9/14/25: Heather Turbyne-Pollard (Circle Center Adult Day Services) joins us as our Temple Talk speaker to share information on one of our community partners and look to the future on our shared ministry.
9/21/25: Pastor Wertz, Synod Director for Evangelical Mission, to preach this day as well as facilitate our Council/Committee Head Retreat at the PACE Center. Please stay for Hospitality after the service.
10/19/25: Stewardship Sunday
10/26/25: Reformation Sunday- Polka Band and food after church to celebrate our history.
11/09/25: The Rev. Katie Gooch (PACE Center) as our Temple Talk pastor to share information on one of our community partners and look to the future on our shared ministry.
12/07/25: Christmas decorations up in the sanctuary after service. Many hands needed!
12/14/25: Bishop Dr. Phyllis Milton of the Virginia Synod to preach for us this day. There will be a 150th Anniversary Commemorative Luncheon following the service (catered, see invitation, RSVP required).
2026 Calendar
01/25/26: Pastor Chris Price, past Interim Pastor and son of Mount Hebron Lutheran Church to preach this Sunday. Reception following the service.
02/15/2025: Name Change Sunday- Pastor Colleen Hetrick, Assistant to the Bishop for Leadership Development and Digital Ministry, to preach this Sunday. Theme, Image, and Identity.
8/17/25: Introduction to the 150th Anniversary Celebration.
8/19/25: Commission of First English Lutheran Church in 1875
9/14/25: Heather Turbyne-Pollard (Circle Center Adult Day Services) joins us as our Temple Talk speaker to share information on one of our community partners and look to the future on our shared ministry.
9/21/25: Pastor Wertz, Synod Director for Evangelical Mission, to preach this day as well as facilitate our Council/Committee Head Retreat at the PACE Center. Please stay for Hospitality after the service.
10/19/25: Stewardship Sunday
10/26/25: Reformation Sunday- Polka Band and food after church to celebrate our history.
11/09/25: The Rev. Katie Gooch (PACE Center) as our Temple Talk pastor to share information on one of our community partners and look to the future on our shared ministry.
12/07/25: Christmas decorations up in the sanctuary after service. Many hands needed!
12/14/25: Bishop Dr. Phyllis Milton of the Virginia Synod to preach for us this day. There will be a 150th Anniversary Commemorative Luncheon following the service (catered, see invitation, RSVP required).
2026 Calendar
01/25/26: Pastor Chris Price, past Interim Pastor and son of Mount Hebron Lutheran Church to preach this Sunday. Reception following the service.
02/15/2025: Name Change Sunday- Pastor Colleen Hetrick, Assistant to the Bishop for Leadership Development and Digital Ministry, to preach this Sunday. Theme, Image, and Identity.