Congregational Anniversaries (September 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.

ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, Bellevue, Wash., is celebrating its 50th anniversary October 7. With cold and rainy weather in October, plans include a special worship service, music, food, games and special guests to take place Sunday, September 8. For more information, visit https://www.allsaints-lcms.com/asic-50th-annivesary-event.

AUGUSTANA LUTHERAN CHURCH, Alexandria, La., is celebrating its 100th anniversary September 22 at 3:00 p.m. Reception will follow worship service. Contact Robbie Pat Cannon c/o Augustana Lutheran Church; 2732 Lower Third Street; Alexandria, La. 71302-6053.

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH, Kirkwood, Mo., is celebrating its 150th anniversary with special celebratory worship the weekend of October 13. Go to https://www.ckhome.org/ for details.

IMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Saint Angar, Iowa, is celebrating its 150th anniversary September 15. Rev. Dr. Brian Saunders, Iowa District East president, will serve as guest preacher during 9:00 a.m. service. A catered lunch will be served at 11:00 a.m.

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Crystal Lake, Ill., is celebrating its 50th anniversary September 15. Rev. Dr. Allan Buss, Northern Illinois District president, will serve as guest preacher at our 10:00 a.m. Celebration Service. Fellowship meal and memories will follow. Call 815-455-3200 or email info@prince-of-peace.org for more information and to RSVP.

ST. JOHN EVANGELICAL CHURCH AND SCHOOL, Salem, Ore., is celebrating its 125th anniversary on September 29, with special worship service at 3 p.m. followed by a special dinner. Rev. Von Behrens, Northwest District president, will be guest preacher. For information, call 503-588-0171.

SAINT JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH, Monroeville, Ind., is celebrating its 175th anniversary with 9:00 a.m. worship service Sunday, October 6, with Rev. Peter K. Lange serving as guest preacher. For information, call 260-639-6404 or visit https://www.saintjohnflatrock.org/home .

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH, Crete, Neb., is celebrating its 150th anniversary October 13, with worship at 9:00 a.m., with Rev. Dr. Russell Sommerfeld preaching. Banquet will follow at Hallam Auditorium. Please RSVP at https://www.stjohnkramer.org/ or email stjohncrete@gmail.com .

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Granite Falls, Minn., is celebrating its 125th anniversary September 22. Rev. Brady Finnern, Minnesota North District president, will serve as guest preacher at the 10:00 a.m. service. A catered meal will be served at 11:30 a.m., followed by a concert by The Garms Family at 3 p.m. For information, contact LuAnn Olson at 320-564-2221.