ANNIVERSARIES
The Lutheran Witness welcomes notices 50 words or fewer from LCMS congregations about their upcoming “milestone” anniversaries. Send notices at least three months in advance to notices@lcms.org. — Ed.
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Fargo, N.D., is celebrating its 75th anniversary October 11 and 12, with a catered banquet and program held Saturday evening. Sunday worship services are at 8:15 and 11:00 a.m., followed by a planned potluck and a 2:00 p.m. anniversary service. Former pastors will participate. RSVP to pjsommer@aol.com or 701-293-7979.
ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL, Lafayette, Ind., are celebrating their 175th anniversary with several activities culminating in a celebration September 26 through 28. All are welcome. Contact grace.gillespie@gmail.com for more information.
ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH, Pecatonica, Ill., is celebrating its 150th anniversary, inviting special guest pastors each Sunday in September leading up to the final anniversary celebration October 5, at 9:00 a.m.
ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Woodstock, Ill., is celebrating its 150th anniversary September 27, at its 5:00 p.m. service. Contact the church office at 815-338-5159 for more information.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN SCHOOL, Wykoff, Minn., is celebrating its 150th anniversary, with a special celebration September 26 through September 28, with special divine service September 28. For more information, see https://www.stjohns-wykoff.org/
ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Preston (Natrona), Kansas, is celebrating its 125th anniversary September 20 and 21, with a Hymn Sing Saturday at 3:00 p.m., and divine service Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Justin Panzer will preach; a meal will follow. Call 620-672-5354 for more information or email mslcms@sctelcom.net.
ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL, Latimer, Iowa, celebrated its 130th anniversary as a congregation and the 100-year anniversary of the school on August 3, 2025.
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Mena, Ark., is celebrating its 125th anniversary October 12, with Divine Service at 10:00 a.m., followed by a shared-dish dinner. Rev. Ken Lampe will preach. For more information, contact 479-394-1290 or email tlcmenaar@gmail.com.
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