First English is located at 2727 East Main Street in Richmond, Indiana; right across the street from Glen Miller Golf Course. We are one of five ELCA congregations in Richmond .

First English is served by the pastoral team of John Walker and Brian Derrer. Pastor John is in his 28^th year of pastoral ministry, with 16 years here at First English; and Pastor Brian, who has served as a pastor for more than 8 years, is in his 3^rd year here at First English. Pastors Walker and Derrer are pastoral colleagues - believers in Jesus Christ, who each serve the Lord with unique gifts and skills, but who serve together as a Team Ministry. We believe that God has called us to this "team" ministry; and we invite you to share worship with us.

If you have come to this web site, it may mean that you are visiting Richmond, Indiana or moving to Wayne County, Indiana - and you might be looking for a church to attend on a Sunday morning. (or in our case – Saturday at 5:30pm, too) We would love to have you worship with us. 

It might also mean that you have driven by our church on Main Street and seen our banners on the hill  - advertising special worship services OR even this web site. If so, thanks for visiting this site and even more, know that you are encouraged to stop by First English in person.

Whatever the reason may be that you are visiting this web site, we are pleased to share any and all information about our ministry here at First English.  Please, use the different headings to guide your search of our ministry areas. You can read about the many programs and the multiple outreaches that we have - all in the name of Jesus Christ! 

God's peace be with you, 

Pastor John Walker and Pastor Brian Derrer