Congregational Anniversaries (September 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.

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, Tullahoma, Tenn., is celebrating its 75th anniversary Sunday, October 18, with worship services at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., and a banquet following the 10:30 service. Please RSVP by September 20 by emailing faithsecretary@lighttube.net or calling 931-455-3510.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH, Palmer, Neb., is celebrating its 125th anniversary September 20 with a special service at 2:00 p.m.; reception will follow. St. John’s former pastor, Rev. Bob Alexander, will be preaching.

ST. LUKE’S LUTHERAN CHRCH, Lincolnton, N.C., is celebrating its 250th anniversary September 13, with a special 4:00 p.m. worship service. Southeastern District president Harmon will act as guest preacher. Contact Rev. Dr. Ronald Wiese at pastorronwiese@gmail.com for additional information.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, (Aleman) Hamilton, Texas, is celebrating its 140th anniversary with a special 10:30 a.m. service and barbecue meal September 27. Pastor Dagan Siepert will return to his home congregation to deliver the message. For information, contact Rev. Don Poole at 806-576-1216.

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Cross Plains, Ind., is celebrating its 175th anniversary September 13, with Rev. Mark Darnstaedt preaching at 3:00 p.m. service. A meal and fellowship will follow. Email stpaullutheran@seidata for additional information and to RSVP.

TREE OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Garland, Texas, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with celebrations throughout 2026.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Sheridan, Ore., is celebrating its 125th anniversary September 13, with a special service at 10:30 a.m. and luncheon following. For more information, call 503-843-4747 or visit website at https://www.sheridantlc.org.