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  <title><![CDATA[ FELC Council votes in Mike Lokensgard as president.
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  <pubDate>Fri 03 April 2009 10:12:00 DST</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[  At last evening's Congregation Council meeting the Council accepted the resignation of Peter Peregrine as Council president. By unanimous vote, Mike Lokensgard was voted in as president.   
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  <title><![CDATA[ FELC Council publishes Listening Posts report.
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  <pubDate>Wed 25 February 2009 12:45:00 CST</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[  Read a Q&A on the recent Listening Posts sessions at First English.  
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  <title><![CDATA[ FELC among many churches using networking sites to spread the gospel.
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  <pubDate>Wed 18 February 2009 18:25:00 CST</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[  First English is featured in an article in The Post-Crescent.  
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  <title><![CDATA[ The Arthur Krempin School of Music & Art announces 9-week summer chamber music program.
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  <pubDate>Tue 10 February 2009 11:55:00 CST</pubDate>
  <link>  http://www.felc.com/PDF/AKSMA%20Chamber%20Music%20invite.09.pdf</link> 
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  <description><![CDATA[  Whether you’ve been playing for a year or a lifetime, all are welcome; private instruction is not necessary. This is a perfect way to continue playing during the summer while learning great music together – with groups that are tailored to individuals’ instruments and experience.  
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  <title><![CDATA[ First English Council seeks input from FELC members.
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  <pubDate>Wed 28 January 2009 12:15:00 CST</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[  The Congregational Council would like your assistance in assessing how well we are fulfilling our mission statement. We have developed a brief on-line survey to gather input from the congregation on our performance in gathering to worship, growing in faith, and giving to others. Please take a few minutes to complete this online survey by Sunday, Feb. 15: Go to www.felc.com and follow the “Council Survey” link on the right-hand side of the home page.  
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  <title><![CDATA[ First English annual report to the congregation.
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  <pubDate>Fri 16 January 2009 10:47:00 CST</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[  The annual report to the congregation has been published and is available online. The annual meeting will be held at noon on Feb. 1 at the Downtown Site. 
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  <title><![CDATA[ FELC stewardship theme highlights importance of passing on our faith.
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  <pubDate>Wed 08 October 2008 09:50:00 CDT</pubDate>
  <link>http://www.felc.com/PDF/generation100808.pdf</link> 
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  <description><![CDATA[  Commitment Sunday is Nov. 9, when members have the opportunity to reflect their gratitude for all God's blessings. 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Service of Installation set for Pastor Mary Bauer on Oct. 22.
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  <pubDate>Fri 03 October 2008 13:50:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[  Pastor Mary Bauer, the discipleship pastor at First English, will be installed at First English Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in the sanctuary at the Downtown Site. 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Pastor Mary Bauer is ordained on Sunday.
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  <pubDate>Mon 22 September 2008 10:30:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[  Pastor Mary Bauer, the discipleship pastor at First English, is ordained on Sunday at her home church, Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca. 
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  <title><![CDATA[ New learning opportunities for all ages offered during Wednesday LIFT.
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  <pubDate>Sun 17 August 2008 16:26:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[  Check out the many opportunities to learn during Wednesday LIFT, beginning Sept. 10. 
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  <title><![CDATA[ FELC to call associate pastor.
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  <pubDate>Sun 17 August 2008 16:26:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[  At a special congregational meeting held on Aug. 17, First English members voted 
to accept the Council's recommendation of the Call Committee to extend a call to Mary Bauer as our new associate pastor. 
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  <title><![CDATA[ New keyboard class on tap at Musikgarten this fall.   ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Thu, 14 August 2008 13:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[  Musikgarten is offering a new keyboard class for children ages 6 to 10. Classes begin Oct. 7.
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  <title><![CDATA[ Special congregational meeting set for Aug. 17 to hear Call Committee's recommendation.   ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 30 July 2008 07:35:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[  At a special Council meeting on July 22, the First English Call Committee unanimously recommended the call of a candidate to the full-time associate pastor position at FELC. After the committee made a presentation to the Council, the Council unanimously voted to recommend to members of the congregation that a call be extended to the candidate. A special congregational meeting will be held at noon on Sunday, Aug. 17, at the Downtown Site, at which time the Call Committee will share with members the name and biography of the candidate and the rationale for their recommendation.  

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  <title><![CDATA[ FELC to celebrate 10 years of worshiping on Appleton's north side.   ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Mon, 21 July 2008 12:35:00 CDT</pubDate>
  <link>http://www.felc.com/PDF/10thANN072108.pdf</link> 
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  <description><![CDATA[  The first worship service at Appleton North High School was held on Aug. 16, 1998.
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  <title><![CDATA[ FELC Call Committee update.   ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Thu, 17 July 2008 12:46:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[  The Call Committee will make a recommendation to the Council on Tuesday regarding an associate pastor.
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  <title><![CDATA[ First English hires music directors.   ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 16 July 2008 12:20:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[  The search committee has reported that two music directors are joining the First English staff to lead the congregation to sing songs of praise to God. Bob Whitton is the part-time director of music at the North Site and will begin in August. Melissa Moll is the full-time director of music at the Downtown Site and will begin Sept. 1. More information on their background and training will be published soon.
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  <title><![CDATA[ Online registration is open for VBS this August and Children's Learning Time, that begins Sept. 7.   ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Fri, 27 June 2008 08:05:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[  To register for VBS (Aug. 4-7), follow the link under the Summer Impact Ministries logo on the FELC home page. To register for Children's Learning Time (Begins Sept. 7), follow the "Youth Programs" link on the FELC home page and scroll to the "Children's Learning Time" section. A big thank-you to Steve Hale, our Web site guru, for helping to make this feature possible! 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Call Committee update.   ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Fri, 27 June 2008 08:06:00 CDT</pubDate>
  <link>http://www.felc.com/PDF/callCommittee062508.pdf</link> 
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  <description><![CDATA[  A Call Committee is getting ready to interview candidates for our new associate pastor. Find out how this process works. 
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  <title><![CDATA[ FELC member provides summary of synod assembly.   ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Thu, 19 June 2008 09:55:00 CDT</pubDate>
  <link>http://www.felc.com/PDF/2008%20Synod%20Assembly.pdf</link> 
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  <description><![CDATA[  A member of First English Lutheran Church attends the synod assembly on June 6-7 and provides a summary of the event. 
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  <title><![CDATA[ FELC receives award.   ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 18 June 2008 08:59:00 CDT</pubDate>
  <link>http://www.felc.com/PDF/lss%20award061808.pdf</link> 
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  <description><![CDATA[  Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan cited First English Lutheran Church as an “Exemplary Partner” at a staff appreciation event at the Bridgewood Hotel Resort & Conference Center on June 10. 
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  <title><![CDATA[ FELC summer interns to collect cleaning supplies for flood victims.   ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Wed, 18 June 2008 09:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[  If you would like to help residents in Oshkosh and Fond du Lac clean up after the recent flooding, you may bring household cleaning supplies that are listed here to the Gathering Areas on Sunday. 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Online registration is open for summer youth activities at FELC.   ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Thu, 05 June 2008 15:35:00 CDT</pubDate>
  <link>http://www.felc.com/</link> 
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  <description><![CDATA[  Visit www.felc.com to register for Summer IMPACT Ministries. 
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  <title><![CDATA[ Hundreds turn out for the annual church picnic at the North Site on June 1.   ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Mon, 02 June 2008 09:45:00 CDT</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[  Great fellowship, great weather and great food were on tap at the annual church picnic that was held at the North Site on Sunday. A climbing wall, bounce house and smoothies added to the enjoyable day. Thank you to the many volunteers who worked to make the day a success!
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  <title><![CDATA[ Make your appointment to be photographed for the FELC membership directory online beginning this Sunday after 5 p.m.   ]]></title> 
  <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 11:55:00 CDT</pubDate>
  <link>http://www.felc.com/PDF/Summer08.pdf</link> 
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  <description><![CDATA[  Photographers from Olan Mills will be taking photographs of members from July 7 through August. Olan Mills will provide follow-up phone calls for appointments. Make appointments online after 5 p.m. on Sundays through noon on Fridays or in person in the Gathering Areas on all Sundays in June.
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