First English Evangelical Lutheran Church
Richmond, Virginia
Contact & Location for First English Evangelical Lutheran Church
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Service Times for First English Evangelical Lutheran Church
Sunday 10:30 AM
Worship with Holy Communion
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Parking
please feel free to use one of the Visitor parking spaces behind the church
What their website says
please feel free to use one of the Visitor parking spaces behind the church
Coffee
Coffee is available
Watch online
Services are streamed online
What their website says
in-person and via YouTube livestream
Programs & Ministries at First English Evangelical Lutheran Church
About First English Evangelical Lutheran Church
First English Evangelical Lutheran Church is a welcoming Lutheran community in Richmond, Virginia, dedicated to celebrating the gospel of Jesus Christ and fostering faithful living in God's world. The church offers worship services every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m., available both in person and via YouTube livestream for those unable to attend physically. As First English approaches its 150th anniversary (1876–2026), the congregation is planning a year-long celebration throughout 2025 and 2026 to honor its rich past and look toward the future. Visitors are invited to join the community in worship and are encouraged to check the website for updates on special activities, commemorations, and visiting pastors throughout the anniversary year. The church welcomes all who wish to grow in their faith and connect with a congregation rooted in Lutheran tradition and community service.
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Serving the community
FELC Food Pantry
Food pantry
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FELC Food Pantry
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Groups & programs
Vacation Bible School
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Vacation Bible School (VBS)
History & building
Founded in 1869
A small group of German Lutherans founded St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in 1869. In 1876, the congregation changed its name to First English, and in 1911 it built a new church on Monument Avenue.
What their website says
found St. Mark’s Lutheran Church In 1869.
Building completed in 1911
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