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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Shirts and magnets to commemorate the celebration of the 150th Anniversary of FELC
The 150th Anniversary Committee have designed shirts and magnets available for purchase from April 6 – May 15. They are available to order via this website: https://felcrva.itemorder.com. Delivery to the church is free and to your address for a small fee. If assistance is needed, please contact Nancy Hendrickson. She will be available to assist with orders during Hospitality Hour starting next week.
The 150th Anniversary Committee have designed shirts and magnets available for purchase from April 6 – May 15. They are available to order via this website: https://felcrva.itemorder.com. Delivery to the church is free and to your address for a small fee. If assistance is needed, please contact Nancy Hendrickson. She will be available to assist with orders during Hospitality Hour starting next week.
Calendar of Events
2026 Calendar
01/25/2026: *Service was cancelled due to weather. Please find a recorded service on our YouTube page. Pastor Chris Price, past Interim Pastor and son of Mount Hebron Lutheran Church to preach this Sunday. Reception following the service.
03/15/2026: - Visit to St Paul's Episcopal church for Stations of The Cross
03/22/2026: Name Change Sunday- Pastor Colleen Hetrick, Assistant to the Bishop for Leadership
Development and Digital Ministry, to preach this Sunday. Theme, Image, and Identity.
Jan./Feb.: We have a Lenten Devotional which is written and shared by our own members in honor of the 150th Anniversary of the church.
04/24/2026: Wine Tasting and Archive Display - A Trip Down Memory Lane, 7-9 pm in the Wagner Room Adults only, wine tastings, games, food, fellowship
05/17/2026: Service for the Bell - Our bell is 167 years old. Special service to honor our bell
06/07/2026: - FELC Picnic after worship at Roslyn Center
2025 Calendar
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.
2026 Calendar
01/25/2026: *Service was cancelled due to weather. Please find a recorded service on our YouTube page. Pastor Chris Price, past Interim Pastor and son of Mount Hebron Lutheran Church to preach this Sunday. Reception following the service.
03/15/2026: - Visit to St Paul's Episcopal church for Stations of The Cross
03/22/2026: Name Change Sunday- Pastor Colleen Hetrick, Assistant to the Bishop for Leadership
Development and Digital Ministry, to preach this Sunday. Theme, Image, and Identity.
Jan./Feb.: We have a Lenten Devotional which is written and shared by our own members in honor of the 150th Anniversary of the church.
04/24/2026: Wine Tasting and Archive Display - A Trip Down Memory Lane, 7-9 pm in the Wagner Room Adults only, wine tastings, games, food, fellowship
05/17/2026: Service for the Bell - Our bell is 167 years old. Special service to honor our bell
06/07/2026: - FELC Picnic after worship at Roslyn Center
2025 Calendar
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.