Due to the Hoopfest being held on the street where our church is located, there will be NO 5:30 pm church this Saturday. We hope to see everyone on Sunday, at the usual time, 9:30 am!
Due to the impending snowstorm forecast for this weekend, SUNDAY's worship will be CANCELLED! Worship for this weekend will be the SATURDAY worship at 5:30pm, with Pastor Ralph Hamer presiding. All are ENCOURAGED & WELCOME to attend the Saturday worship in the...
As part of our continued outreach program, FELC makes a charitable contribution to a worthy endeavor on a monthly basis. One of these twelve organizations receives a $200 check each month from the second offering. January's second offering will benefit the Brian...
We had about 50 adults and children attend our annual Christmas spaghetti dinner party this past Friday, Dec 12th. Food bank donations were "price" of admission. It was a great evening!
As part of our continued outreach program, FELC makes a charitable contribution to a worthy endeavor on a monthly basis. One of these twelve organizations receives a $200 check each month from the second offering.December's offering will benefit our local Salvation...
Monday, December 29, 2026 @ 7:00 pm Claude Fabinyi, organ, and John Dennis McCoy, piano, will present a recital on Monday, December 29th at 7:00 pm. The concert will feature several Christmas favorites in conjunction with the release of their new album, "Christmas...
Chocolate Covered Pretzels will be available to purchase after services beginning Saturday, November 15th. There are milk and dark chocolate and the price is $13.00 per bag of 40 pretzels. Payment is due at time of purchase. 10% of net profit will go to Outreach...
The Circle of Hope has completed its annual project of preparing school kits for Lutheran World Relief to be distributed to students in the United States whose homes were destroyed by natural disasters and to students in other countries where poverty and conflict make...
What a wonderful affirmation and acknowledgment of this important mission of our church! A big Thank You to Barb Crago and the TLC Staff!
The Circle of Hope sponsored its annual Harvest Home observance Sunday, October 18, 2025. Food donated on this Sunday is being donated to the Altoona Food Bank.
We will be making & selling milk and dark chocolate pretzels. 10% of net profit will go to Outreach Benevolence. Sign-up sheets are in the narthex. The dates of preparation are Thursday, October 30th, Saturday, November 1st, Thursday, November 13th, and Saturday,...
As part of our continued outreach program, FELC makes a charitable contribution to a worthy endeavor on a monthly basis. One of these twelve organizations receives a $200 check each month from the second offering. During the month of October, FELC members bring...
Harvest Home will be celebrated on Sunday, October 19th.Harvest Home is headed by the Circle of Hope.We will be collecting any size of nonperishable food in cans, bagsor boxes. We will also take financial donations if you wish tocontribute in that manner. All food...
As part of our continued outreach program, FELC makes a charitable contribution to a worthy endeavor on a monthly basis. One of these twelve organizations receives a $200 check each month from the second offering. September's second offering will benefit HOPE Drop-In...
The fall session of the Coffee Hour/Bible Study will start on Sunday, September 21st, immediately following the Worship Service. Come join the study and enjoy some coffee, fellowship… and donuts!
There will be no church service on Saturday, August 30, due to the downtown car show, which will eliminate our parking area. Hope to see everyone on Sunday!
We had a great group, a great time, wonderful worship, and, of course, a wealth of delicious food! Thank you to all that attended!A special thank you to Helen Cramer and Sondra Thompson for organizing and preparing items for the food preparation. Also, thank you to...
The Circle of Hope's project to prepare 75 school kits for Lutheran World Relief. This past week women of the Trinity Stitchers (from Trinity Lutheran Church) gathered to sew the beautiful study backpacks which will be filled with school supplies donated by our...
As part of our continued outreach program, FELC makes a charitable contribution to a worthy endeavor on a monthly basis. One of these twelve organizations receives a $200 check each month from the second offering. August's second offering benefits Mountain Lion...
We are collecting items for school kits for Lutheran World Relief. Since LWR’s inception in 1945, the Quilt and School Kit Ministry has been one of its flagship ministries. To children who receive these school kits, these supplies mean the difference between receiving...
As part of our continued outreach program, FELC makes a charitable contribution to a worthy endeavor on a monthly basis. One of these twelve organizations receives a $200 check each month from the second offering. July's second offering will benefit the Lutheran Home...
Our church service will be held @ 10 AM on August 10, 2025, at Lakemont Park, Pavilion #7, which is the first pavilion right inside the gate. Our annual picnic & fellowship will follow. Everyone is to bring their favorite picnic food to share, silverware, and a...
As part of our continued outreach program, FELC makes a charitable contribution to a worthy endeavor on a monthly basis. One of these twelve organizations receives a $200 check each month from the second offering. The Nehemiah Project is a local community center that...
On Sunday, May 18, 2025, Circle of Hope recognized the following students in our congregation who will be graduating this year from high school or an institution of higher learning: Charlotte Krise – is graduating from Cambria Heights High School and Admiral Peary...
On Mother's Day, May 11, 2025, we celebrated the baptism of Dean Haze Urbania, son of Adam & Emily (Nagle) Urbania. Dean is the grandson of members Tobias & Rhonda (Beery) Nagle. Dean's great-grandparents, Dale & Jean Beery were long-time members of First...