Congregational Anniversaries (June/July 2024)

ANNIVERSARIES

The Lutheran Witness welcomes notices 50 words or less from LCMS congregations about their upcoming “milestone” anniversaries. Send notices at least three months in advance to notices@lcms.org . — Ed.

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH, Berwyn, Ill., is celebrating its 100th anniversary June 23, with divine service at 11:00 a.m., followed by a catered lunch. Rev. Derek Mathers, English District President Assistant, will serve as guest preacher. Please RSVP to Karen Jures at 708-299-1375.

EBENEZER LUTHERAN CHURCH, Alexandria, Minn., is celebrating its 150th anniversary with several celebrations throughout 2024. A special Sunday morning worship service will be held August 11 with a fellowship meal to follow.

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Seguin, Texas, is celebrating its 75th anniversary July 14. Celebration service will be held at 3:00 p.m. with former pastor, Rev. Glen Krans, serving as guest preacher. Meal and memories will follow. Call 830-379-1690 for information and to RSVP.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Greenfield, Iowa, is celebrating its 150th anniversary, with a main celebration service June 30, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a dinner and afternoon program. For more information, contact Pastor Keith Schweitzer at keithlcms@gmail.com.

IMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Racine, Minn., is celebrating its 150th anniversary August 18, with a 10:30 a.m. worship service followed by a catered dinner and program. Dr. Lucas V. Woodford, Minnesota South District president will be guest preacher. For information, call 507-754-5782.

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Barney, N.D., is celebrating its 125th anniversary July 21.

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH, Parkers Prairie, Minn., is celebrating its 150th anniversary throughout the year. A grand celebration will take place June 29 and 30, with a Saturday evening campfire and social time, Sunday morning worship and fellowship meal Sunday afternoon.

ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH, Gun Barrel City, Texas, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in June, with plans being made for this upcoming celebration. For additional information, call 903-887-0436.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, La Junta, Colo., is celebrating its 100th anniversary August 4. Rev. James Maxwell, Rocky Mountain District president, will be guest preacher for the mid-afternoon celebration service, followed by a special dinner. Call 719-384-6555 or email admin@trinitylajunta.com for details.