Congregational Anniversaries (October 2025)

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.

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hays, Kan., is celebrating its 75th anniversary October 26, with a morning service followed by meal and fellowship. Rev. Keith E. Kohlmeier will be the guest speaker.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL, Salt Lake City, Utah is celebrating its 125th anniversary October 11 and 12. Guest speaker is Rev. Dr. James Maxwell, president of the LCMS Rocky Mountain District.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Winston-Salem, N.C., is celebrating its 100th anniversary for the church and 75th for the school. There will be several activities during the year with a celebration banquet October 25, and a celebration service at 10:30 a.m. October 26, for Reformation Sunday, with District President, Rev. Bill Harmon preaching.

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Havana, Ill., is celebrating its 175th anniversary with a divine service held on the Feast of All Saints.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Dime Box, Texas, is celebrating its 125th anniversary November 2, at 3:00 p.m. Guest preacher is the Rev. Tab Ottmers of Fairview, Texas; catered meal will follow the service.