First English Lutheran Church

05/24/2026

Pentecost: Psalm 104:24-27. 32-35b was sung responsively with the choir. We sang "God of Tempest, God of Whirlwind,” “Every Time I Feel the Spirit,” and “You are Holy.” The choral prelude was “O Holy Spirit Lord of Grace” (Christopher Tye). The communion anthem was ”Prayer of St. Francis” (Allen Pote, arr. Robert Delgado). Music was led by our Minister of Music and choirmaster Joann Moorer along the First English Choir: Leah Inger, Chet Myers, Jorge Ramirez-Sanchez, Dorothy Stalberg, Mairin Srygley, and Norah Worthington.

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05/17/2026

05/17/2026

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The 10 am worship for the Seventh Sunday in Easter (May 17, 2026) is focused on St. Paul’s reminder to the Philippian Church to think of others more and be humble in Philippians 2:1-13. The Rev. Sandra Carlson Alexis preached and officiated.
The deacon was Marya Zeigler; the reader was Laurel Bassett; the crucifer was Zoe Bassett; the usher was John Rolker; the communion helper was Ryan Bassett. Psalm 68:32-35 was sung responsively with the choir. We sang "Come You Faithful, Raise the Strain,” “At the Name of Jesus,” and “Lord Dismiss Us With Your Blessing.” The Communion Anthem was ”Crowded Table” (arr. Andrea Ramsey). Music was led by our Minister of Music and choirmaster Joann Moorer along the First English Choir: Leah Inger, Chet Myers, Jorge Ramirez-Sanchez, Dorothy Stalberg, Mairin Srygley, and Norah Worthington.

Online and mail-in offerings support First English and the greater church in its ministries. Thank you so much to those of you who have been faithfully giving. If you’d like to text an offering, text 855-489-4902 with your dollar amount or give online under “Giving” at firstenglishchurch.org. Offerings may also be mailed to First English Lutheran (3807 N. Charles St., Baltimore MD 21218).
One License - Annual License - Renewal A-719999 for Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 20, 2026 Annual reprint with podcasting | B, 26 to 100 average weekend attendance.

The 10 am worship for the Seventh Sunday in Easter (May 17, 2026) is focused on St. Paul’s reminder to the Philippian Church to think of others more and be h...

05/14/2026

A Note from Pastor Sandy - https://mailchi.mp/firstenglishchurch/a-note-from-pastor-sandy-p5fuk3fmtx-14417962

05/07/2026

A Note from Pastor Sandy - https://mailchi.mp/firstenglishchurch/a-note-from-pastor-sandy-p5fuk3fmtx-14417735

05/03/2026

The 10 am worship for the 5th Sunday of Easter (May 3, 2026) was based on Acts 17:16-31 where Paul was visiting Athens and taught them about God. The Rev. Sandra Carlson Alexis preached and officiated.
The deacon was Connor Baucom; the reader was Amy Horst; Sara Alexis was the crucifer; Ryan B. was the communion helper; the ushers were Bruce Parker and Mike Olmstead. The Psalm of the day was Psalm 31:1-5, 16. The songs included “More Precious than Silver,” “Everlasting God,” and “Great is the Lord.” Music for this service was led by our First English Band: Norah Worthington, Eric Stahl, Karen Stahl, and Jane Santoni Smith Stahl and led by Chris Bassett.

Online and mail-in offerings support First English and the greater church in its ministries. Thank you so much to those of you who have been faithfully giving. If you’d like to text an offering, text 855-489-4902 with your dollar amount or give online under “Giving” at firstenglishchurch.org. Offerings may also be mailed to First English Lutheran (3807 N. Charles St., Baltimore MD 21218).
One License - Annual License - Renewal A-719999 for Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 20, 2026 Annual reprint with podcasting | B, 26 to 100 average weekend attendance.

05/01/2026

A Note from Pastor Sandy - https://mailchi.mp/firstenglishchurch/a-note-from-pastor-sandy-p5fuk3fmtx-14417523

04/26/2026

The 10 am worship for the Fourth Sunday of Easter (April 26, 2026) is about Paul and Silas in prison but still joyful in Acts 16:16-34. The Rev. Sandra Carlson Alexis preached and officiated.

The deacon was Lara Alexis; the reader was Patti Stude; the crucifer was Zoe Bassett; the ushers were Michael and Michelle Olmstead; the communion helper was Anna Treskon. Psalm 100:1-5 was sung responsively with the choir. We sang “When Our Song Says Peace,” “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms,” and “When in our Music God is Glorified.” The Communion Anthem was “Psalm 23” (Stuart Townend). Our music program is led by our Minister of Music and choirmaster Joann Moorer. The First English Choir included Leah Inger, Dorothy Stalberg, and Norah Worthington. Our guest organist was Rebecca Obniski.

Online and mail-in offerings support First English and the greater church in its ministries. Thank you so much to those of you who have been faithfully giving. If you’d like to text an offering, text 855-489-4902 with your dollar amount or give online under “Giving” at firstenglishchurch.org. Offerings may also be mailed to First English Lutheran (3807 N. Charles St., Baltimore MD 21218).

One License - Annual License - Renewal A-719999 for Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 20, 2026 Annual reprint with podcasting | B, 26 to 100 average weekend attendance.

04/23/2026

A Note from Pastor Sandy - https://mailchi.mp/firstenglishchurch/a-note-from-pastor-sandy-p5fuk3fmtx-14417231