Congregational Anniversaries (August 2026)

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.

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH OF WARTBURG, Waterloo, Ill., is celebrating its 185th anniversary, with a special service September 12, at 9:00 a.m. Rev. Lyle Buettner, a son of the congregation, will be guest preacher; a meal and fellowship will follow. Call 618-939-7094 or email hcwartb@htc.net for additional information

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cassopolis, Mich., is celebrating its 75th anniversary through 2026. October 25, Rev. Dr. Larry Rast, professor at Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne, will lead the 75th anniversary service at 3:00 p.m., followed by a reception and celebratory dinner. Call 269-445-3950 or email office@stpaulcass.org for details.

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, West Allis, Wis., is celebrating its 100th anniversary with monthly guest preachers, including three sons of the congregation. A festival service will be held September 13, with South Wisconsin district president, Rev. Dr. Nathan Meador, preaching. Fellowship and a meal will follow.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Willoughby, Ohio, is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a celebratory banquet following worship service August 23. The banquet will include a display of photos and historical artifacts from the church history. More details are available on our website or you can email tlcoffice@trinitywilloughby.org .