FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH
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First English Lutheran Church is pleased to announce its new Pastor, Luke Hollander. 
Pastor Hollander precided on his first Sunday service at First English Lutheran Church on January 22, 2023.
Pastor Hollander is taking over clergy duties from Interim Pastor Mike Zaske, who has served as interim since March 2022. Previously, Pastor Phil Ruud served as senior pastor at First English Lutheran Church for 30 years.
New Release--click here.

FAQ's about the New Pastor--click here.


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​Happy 123rd Anniversary to FELC in 2023!
The history of First English Lutheran Church began on May 7, 1900, when a small group of Lutherans desiring services in the English language, voted to organize. (Prior to this, St. Ansgar's Lutheran Church was the only Lutheran church in Cannon Falls, and they worshipped using the Swedish language as late as 1927.)
On June 17, 1900, a constitution was adopted and the first pastor was Rev. M.E. Boulton.
On December 15, 1901, a committee was selected to find and solicit funding for a church building.
By May 7, 1905, a new church building was dedicated on our current site.

Our Mission Statement:
We, as Christians of First English Lutheran Church, dedicate ourselves to witness through God’s love and minister to the needs of others as Christ teaches us.
First English Lutheran Church is one of over 9,000 congregations of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America).

Our congregation consists of about 300 households. We are a church of young and old—and have members who are natives of Cannon Falls and those who have moved to this area. Our ministry reaches into our homes, where we work and play, throughout our community and beyond. 
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We invite you to join us in worship. We are excited about the many activities that take place in our church. We would like to acquaint you with some of them and to answer any questions you may have.

For information please contact the church office at 507-263-3042.

If you do not have a church home, we welcome you to join us in serving and praising our Lord here at First English Lutheran Church.

Together We...

WITNESS
Youth Ministry
Befriender Ministry
Recorded DVD Services for Shut-ins

WORSHIP
Choir
Bell Choir
Brass Ensemble
​Worship Band

Communion
Lay Readers
Acolytes
Ushers
Greeters
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SERVE
Church Council
Foundation
Service Groups
Women’s Circles
Altar Guild
Quilting
Cannon Falls Food Shelf
Special Music
Sound Board Technician

SUPPORT
AMMPARO
Lutheran Social Services
Global Mission
World Hunger
SE MN Synod
Prayer Chain
Missionary Sponsorship
Lutheran World Relief
Christmas Project
Feed My Starving Children Mobile Packing Event
God's Work. Our Hands.
Adopt a Highway

CCIC Good Samaritan Fund
LEARN/PROGRAMMING
Sunday School
  • September through May
  • Meeting during Worship
  • Ages 3 by September 1 through 5th Grade

Vacation Bible School/Day Camp for pre-school three-year-old's through 5th grade youth for one week in June.

Confirmation Classes for 6th through 9th grade youth on Wednesday evenings from 6-8 pm. Meal is at 6 pm with classes starting at 6:30 pm. Worship is scheduled from 7:30-8 pm and all are welcome to join us for worship.  A calendar is available on the Youth page.

Foundation Board
The First English Lutheran Church Foundation was established in 1982 by action of the First English Lutheran Church. Initial funding came from an estate gift which together with many other gifts enables our members to provide a living fund in order to carry out the programs of the church and to respond to the mission needs around us. The members of First English Lutheran Church thankfully receive these gifts of love and prayerfully continue their stewardship to the glory of God.

For more information on the Foundation, click here or contact the church office at 507-263-3042 or e-mail firstenglishchurchcf@gmail.com.



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Worship Services at 9 am Sundays. We hope to see you soon!


Office Hours

M-F:9am - 3:30 pm

Telephone

507-263-3042

Email

firstenglishchurchcf@gmail.com
ELCA
Lutheran World Relief
  • Home
  • Church Calendar and Events
    • Worship & Music
    • FELC Opportunities
  • Children, Youth & Family
    • Sunday School (Gr PreK-5)
    • Confirmation (Gr 6-12)
  • About Us
    • FELC Ministry and Committees
    • FELC Foundation
  • Contact Us