First English Lutheran Church

Senior Choir
2025-11-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | First English Lutheran Church, 9 3rd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278, United States
New members of all ages with a basic enthusiasm for music and desire to spend time with a fun, supportive group are always welcome and appreciated! If your summer plans prevent you from joining us in August or early September, join us any Wednesday at 7:00 pm in the choir room located on the lower level next to the fellowship hall.

Thanksgiving - Office Closed
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-28 | MN
The Church office will be closed on Thursday and Friday due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Barb Nornes' Visitation
2025-11-28 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-29 12:00 - 13:00 | First English Lutheran Church, 9 3rd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278, United States

Barb Nornes' Memorial Service
2025-11-29 13:00 - 14:00 | First English Lutheran Church, 9 3rd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278, United States

Coffee Fellowship (Narthex)
2025-11-30 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-12-07 08:00 - 09:00 | First English Lutheran Church, 9 3rd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278, United States
Coffee Fellowship will start up again beginning in September, however, it will be held upstairs in the narthex before our church service, so come a little early. Pastor Cheryl will be available for visiting. Bring your own cups with lids, or, if you forget, we will have some available for you here.

9 AM Worship Service - KDIO & FB Live
2025-11-30 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-07 09:00 - 10:00 | First English Lutheran Church, 9 3rd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278, United States

Fairway View Worship – Pre-recorded
2025-11-30 10:30 - 11:30 | Fairway View, 217 Lundell Avenue, Ortonville, MN, 56278, United States
Showing of the pre-recorded FELC worship service at Fairway View.

Christmas Cantata Practice
2025-11-30 16:00 - 18:00 | First English Lutheran Church, 9 3rd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278, United States
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CANTATA INFORMATION
WHEN: 3 performances – Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7
WHERE: Abbey of the Hills, Marvin, SD
PRACTICES: First English Lutheran Church
WEDNESDAYS 7:00- 7:30 P.M. (OPTIONAL)
Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24
Oct. 1, 8
SUNDAYS 4:00 – 5:15 P.M.
Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28
Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26
SUNDAYS 4:00 – 6:00 P.M.
Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
I believe this is a generous amount. Come as often as you can make it work into your schedule! Instrumentalists, you certainly may come whenever you want – especially if that helps you learn the music – but I anticipate it will take us a little time to learn the choir music before we need the full instrumentation. (It will likely be the last part of Oct./beginning Nov.)
LOOKING AHEAD TO PERFORMANCE:
SET – UP – an evening during the first week of December
Final Rehearsals
Wednesday, Dec. 3 – 7:30 – 9:15 pm First English
Thursday, Dec. 4 – 7:00 – 8:45 pm First English
Saturday, Dec. 6 and 7th – final rehearsal and performances at the Abbey. (Times to be determined.)
Dress: Semi-formal, special occasion, church Christmas
CONTENT:
The format will be just a bit different this year. Rather than beginning the cantata after the intermission, the entire concert will flow as a cantata with a brief intermission. New pieces and familiar pieces will be woven into a heartfelt, dramatic experience for both the performers and the audience. We will end once again with “A Tribute of Carols” and “Silent Night.” I chose music that gives us great opportunities to utilize our talents, both individually and collectively, and you will find much of the music moves from dramatic, to contemplative, to light and fun and then joyous and uplifting.

Day of Love
2025-12-02 09:00 - 11:30 | First English Lutheran Church, 9 3rd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278, United States
The Day of Love group will be quilting downstairs in the Fellowship Hall.
The Day of Love usually meets at 8:30 am, but during the winter months plan to meet at 9:00 am.

FWV Bible Study
2025-12-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Fairway View, 217 Lundell Avenue, Ortonville, MN, 56278, United States
Someone from the church will be at Fairway View in Donnie’s Diner for Bible Study.

9:30 am Ch. 3 TV Broadcast
2025-12-03 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-12-10 09:30 - 10:30 | MN
Channel 3 Broadcast of previous worship service.

5:30 pm Ch. 3 TV Broadcast
2025-12-03 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-12-10 17:30 - 18:30 | MN

Youth Group (7-12 gr)
2025-12-03 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-12-10 17:30 - 18:30 | First English Lutheran Church, 9 3rd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278, United States
Youth Group (7th – 12th graders) will meet at 5:30 pm.

Christmas Cantata Practice
2025-12-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 | MN
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CANTATA INFORMATION
Final Rehearsals
Wednesday, Dec. 3 7:30 – 9:15 pm First English
Thursday, Dec. 4 7:00 – 8:45 First English
Saturday, Dec. 6 and 7th – final rehearsal and performances at the Abbey. (Times to be determined.)
Dress: Semi-formal, special occasion, church Christmas
CONTENT:
The format will be just a bit different this year. Rather than beginning the cantata after the intermission, the entire concert will flow as a cantata with a brief intermission. New pieces and familiar pieces will be woven into a heartfelt, dramatic experience for both the performers and the audience. We will end once again with “A Tribute of Carols” and “Silent Night.” I chose music that gives us great opportunities to utilize our talents, both individually and collectively, and you will find much of the music moves from dramatic, to contemplative, to light and fun and then joyous and uplifting.

Bulletins Printed
2025-12-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-12 09:00 - 11:00 | First English Lutheran Church, 9 3rd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278, United States

Sunday School
2025-12-07 09:30 - 10:30 | First English Lutheran Church, 9 3rd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278, United States
Sunday School students will be dismissed following the Children’s Message to go to class at approximately 9:30 am and run until 10:15 am.

Fairway View Worship - Pre-recorded
2025-12-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Fairway View, 217 Lundell Avenue, Ortonville, MN, 56278, United States

Day of Love's Christmas Lunch
2025-12-09 11:00 - 12:00 | First English Lutheran Church, 9 3rd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278, United States

FELC Council Meeting
2025-12-10 17:30 - 19:00 | First English Lutheran Church, 9 3rd St NW, Ortonville, MN, 56278, United States
There will be a council meeting at FELC at 5:30 pm.
