Welcome to the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Houston, Texas. This historic Church, originally founded in 1851 across from what is now Jones Hall has become an institution in the Midtown area, right across the street from Houston Community College Central Campus. The present church building, erected in 1927, has been honored by architects as a perfect example of Lombard Romanesque style of architecture. On any warm spring afternoon you are liable to spot college students relaxing on the beautiful front lawn, the front steps of the sanctuary, or in the gazebo.

On Sunday mornings, we invite you to come visit at our 11 AM service. There, you’ll hear wonderful music in the Lutheran tradition, meet friendly parish members, and listen to the inspiring, thoughtful and comforting sermons from Pastor Edwin D. Peterman.  Pastor Peterman, pastor emeritus from Christ the King Lutheran Church, eschewed the trappings of retirement to come lead this congregation during its period of renewal in the Evangelical Lutheran tradition. In doing so, he draws upon a lifetime of devotion to God’s will—as a civil rights marcher in the 60’s and as a pioneer of ministry to Aids patients and their families in the 80’s. Click the nearby link for more info on Pastor Peterman. Come at 10 AM for his adult Sunday Church School.

You won’t find fire & brimstone at First Lutheran. You won’t find politicking, and you won’t find charismatic preaching or aggrandizement. What you will find there is a simple message—a message of peace, inclusion—and love. Communion is open to all baptized Christians.