First English Lutheran Church is one of over 9,000 congregations of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America).
Our congregation consists of over 582 households. We are a church of young and old—and have members who are natives of Cannon Falls and those who have moved to this area. Our ministry reaches into our homes, where we work and play, throughout our community and beyond.
Our Mission Statement:
We, as Christians of First English Lutheran Church, dedicate ourselves to witness through God’s love and minister to the needs of others as Christ teaches us.
We invite you to join us in worship. We are excited about the many activities that take place in our church. We would like to acquaint you with some of them and to answer any questions you may have.
For information please contact the church office at 263-3042.
If you do not have a church home, we welcome you to join us in serving and praising our Lord here at First English Lutheran Church.
Sunday School an education program for pre-school three-year-old's through 5th grade youth. This program is held on Sundays during the school year September-May. A calendar is available on the Children and Family page.
Vacation Bible School/Day Camp for pre-school three-year-old's through 5th grade youth for one week in June.
Confirmation & 6th Gr. Connections classes for 6th through 9th grade youth on Wednesday evenings. A calendar is available on the youth page.
Sunday Conversations for adults during the school year in the education room(Family Room) off the narthex. Topics are varied and interesting. This is a great place to wait while you are waiting for your children who are at the C.R.O.S.S. Sunday school program!
Cannon Falls Community Food Shelf is housed at First English Lutheran Church
511 W. Belle St. - Cannon Falls, Minnesota.
The entrance to the Food Shelf during distribution hours is off the Belle Street entrance - north side of the building.
Food Shelf Distribution Schedule
1st Saturday of the Month
from 10 a.m. to Noon
2nd Thursday of the Month
from 10 a.m. to Noon
with the WIC Clinic from 8:30 a.m. - Noon
3rd Thursday of the Month
from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
4th Thursday of the Month
from 10 a.m. to Noon
Note: Some months there are FIVE weeks and there is no scheduled food distribution during those weeks whether it falls after the 1st Saturday of the month or the 4th Thursday of the month.
Food donations can be dropped off during normal church business hours Monday through Friday which are 9 a.m. - Noon and 1 p.m. -3 p.m.
Please call the church office for more information or to schedule a different drop off time.
CF Food Shelf Board meets on the 2nd Wed. of the month at 6:30 p.m. every other month.
Questions? Call First English at
Recorded DVD Services for Shut-ins
Sound Board Technician
Lutheran Social Services
S.E. MN Synod
Lutheran World Relief
Feed My Starving Children Mobile Packing Event
God's Work. Our Hands.
Adopt a Highway
Lenten Soup Suppers
Harvest Festival Brunch
Ash Wednesday Supper
CCIC Good Samaritan Fund
We continue to collect Cannon Falls Econo Foods grocery receipts and give the proceeds to the CCIC Good Samaritan Fund.
When we save $150,000 in receipts, we will receive $1,000.
The collection box is in the church office.
The Good Sam Fund is currently housed at St. Pius V. The Good Sam is for EMERGENCIES ONLY and can only be used ONCE during the calendar year and for Cannon Falls community members.
All other inquiries for monies should be done through the Public Safety Building - 918 River Rd.
"As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace." 1 Peter 4:10
The First English Lutheran Church Foundation was established in 1982 by action of the First English Lutheran Church. Initial funding came from an estate gift which together with many other gifts enables our members to provide a living fund in order to carry out the programs of the church and to respond to the mission needs around us. The members of First English Lutheran Church thankfully receive these gifts of love and prayerfully continue their stewardship to the glory of God.
The Resolution establishing the Foundation specifies the purpose of the Foundation, its governing body, and their responsibilities. The purpose of the Foundation is to accept money, legacies, insurance, real estate, and other property from donors and make disbursements from the Foundation for any purpose that will further the Christian cause, except that disbursements shall not be made for regular operating and maintenance expenses of the Congregation or for benevolences that would ordinarily be considerd a continuing responsibility of the Congregation.
Planned giving enable a donor to arrange charitable contributions in a manner that maximizes his or her personal benefits, while minimizing the after-tax cost. Despite the substantial financial and tax benefits of planned giving, our experience tells us that the greatest donor benefit is the satisfaction of creating a gift that will strengthen our Church's ability to further the work of Christ.
For more information on the Foundation contact the church office at 507-263-3042 or e-mail email@example.com
Men's Breakfast & Bible Study
1st & 3rd Wednesdays
Meet @ Mayo Cafeteria/Conference Area
Weekly Bible Study
Tuesdays except the first of the month
Meet at Park Street Apartments Community Room
Women's Bible Study
at all Circle Meetings
First Tuesday of the Month
Meet at Park Street Apartment Community Room
First Wednesday of the Month
Meet at church