1850 - 1850

The Founding of the Wisconsin Synod

On May 26, 1850, the First German Lutheran Ministerium of Wisconsin is founded at Salem, Granville. Johannes Muehlhaeuser is elected to serve as the first president. The founders adopt and sign the new constitution, written by Muehlhaeuser. The constitution states there were to be two meetings of the synod each year. The first is the meeting of the pastors, called the Ministerial Meeting, and the second is the Synodical Meeting where new members are licensed and admitted to the synod.

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Muehlhaeuser served as the first president of the newly formed Wisconsin Synod from 1850-1680
Muehlhaeuser served as the first president of the newly formed Wisconsin Synod from 1850-1680
The signatures found on the origional constitution of the Wisconsin Synod
The signatures found on the origional constitution of the Wisconsin Synod