Historical First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Houston, Texas
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Adult Sunday School - 10 a.m. Each Sunday of the month. Sunday Morning Worship Services - 11:00 a.m. each Sunday The Rev. Edwin D. Peterman - Presiding Minister
What are Lutherans?
Lutherans are Christians who believe that the efforts of Martin Luther to keep the church faithful to the Gospel of Jesus Christ were on target and need to continue.
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The campus of First Evangelical Lutheran Church is blessed to have several rooms available, serving a multitude of uses. If you are interested in renting space for your next event, click this link for more information and a price list.
Welcome to First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Houston, Texas. This historic Church, originally founded in 1851 across from what is now Jones Hall has become an institution in the Midtown area, right across the street from Houston Community College Central Campus. The present church building, erected in 1927, has been honored by architects as a perfect example of Lombard Romanesque style of architecture. On any warm spring afternoon you are liable to spot college students relaxing on the beautiful front lawn, the front steps of the sanctuary, or in the gazebo.
On Sunday mornings, we invite you to come visit at our 11 AM service. There, you’ll hear wonderful music in the Lutheran tradition, meet friendly parish members, and listen to the inspiring, thoughtful and comforting sermons from Pastor Edwin D. Peterman. Pastor Peterman, pastor emeritus from Christ the King Lutheran Church, eschewed the trappings of retirement to come lead this congregation during its period of renewal in the Evangelical Lutheran tradition. In doing so, he draws upon a lifetime of devotion to God’s will—as a civil rights marcher in the 60’s and as a pioneer of ministry to Aids patients and their families in the 80’s. Click the nearby link for more info on Pastor Peterman. Come at 10 AM for his adult Sunday Church School.
You won’t find fire & brimstone at First Lutheran. You won’t find politicking, and you won’t find charismatic preaching or aggrandizement. What you will find there is a simple message—a message of peace, inclusion—and love. Communion is open to all baptized Christians.
We are located 3 blocks east of 3400 Main Street
The 'Ensemble, HCC MetroRail Stop'
A renewing congregation founded 1851 Go in peace, serve The Lord.
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Lutheran Roots in America
With Lowell Almen
A production of
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
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Who were the first Lutherans in the new world? Why did they come and what did they find when they got here? From Swedes to Danes to Germans and Norwegians, Lutheran Roots in America recounts the dramatic tale of Lutheran migration to America. You will learn about Muhlenberg, the Saxons, Hans Neilson Hauge, the Salzburgers and others. Designed for new member and confirmation classes, this video will help congregations understand their history.
First Evangelical Lutheran Church was founded in 1851, and played a vital role in the formation of Lutheranism in Texas. The church building is located at Holman and Caroline, across the street from Houston Community College, convenient to the Ensemble/HCC Metro-rail stop in the 3300 block of Main Street.