Welcome to First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Decatur, Illinois. FELC is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) committed to putting Christ first through worship, prayer, joyful service, faith formation, and sharing God’s love with our community. Whether you are looking for a church home, exploring your faith, or searching for ways to serve, we invite you to learn more about who we are and what God is doing through FELC.

Who We Are

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Welcome to First Evangelical Lutheran Church!

First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Decatur, Illinois is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and is a member of the Central/Southern Illinois Synod

 

Our Mission & Vision

We, the people of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, seek to put Christ first in all that we do.

Pray Constantly

  • We seek God’s will through prayer, growing in faith both individually and as a congregation.

Serve Joyfully

  • We offer ourselves in joyful service to God and to the world God loves, responding to God’s grace by reaching out in love.

Tell the Story

  • We share the good news of God’s redeeming love through Jesus Christ in what we say and what we do.
Grow in Faith

Faith formation is an important part of life at FELC, with opportunities for children, youth, and adults to learn, ask questions, and grow together in faith.

  • Children’s Faith Formation (Pre-K through age 10)
  • Confirmation
  • Vacation Bible School (VBS)
  • Post-Confirmation Youth
  • Adult Faith Formation
  • Adult Bible Study
Community Ministries
FELC serves the Decatur community through a variety of ministries and partnerships, including:
  • AMELCA Food Pantry
  • Meals on Wheels partnership
  • Good Samaritan Inn partnership
  • Dove Partnership
  • Quilting Groups
  • Various Music Productions