First English Lutheran Church

The 10 am worship for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost (June 21, 2026) was based on Romans 15:1-7 which urges Christians to be welcoming and encouraging. It is also Holy Humor Sunday, Father’s Day, and we are focusing on the part of our church mission statement that says we will are “welcoming and accepting all people unconditionally.” The Rev. Sandra Carlson Alexis preached and officiated.

The deacon was Karen Stahl; the reader was Julie Enger; Zoe Bassett was the crucifer; the ushers were was Mike and Michelle Olmstead. The Psalm of the day was Psalm 69:7-10, 15-18. The songs included “Great is Thy Faithfulness,” “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee,” and “Faith of our Fathers.” Special communion music was “Aria Con Variazioni” by G.F. Handel. Music was led by our Minister of Music Joann Moorer. Thanks to Zoe Bassett for her musical talent.

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).
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The 10 am worship for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost (June 7, 2026) was based on Romans 13:8-14 where Paul tells the Christian church that loving one another fulfills the goal of the law. It is also Refugee Sunday and we are focusing on spreading love” from our church mission statement. The Rev. Sandra Carlson Alexis preached and officiated.

The deacon was Lara Alexis; the reader was Amy Horst; Abby and Sara Alexis were the crucifers; Ryan B. was the communion helper; the ushers were Wayne Prem and John Rolker. The Psalm of the day was Psalm 50:7-15. The songs included “Arise, Shine,” “Change My Heart O God,” “What Now?,” and “They’ll Know We are Christians by Our Love.” 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.