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SUMMARY:175 Years of Hymnals in WELS
DESCRIPTION:A hymn sing from the hymnals used in the history of the synod.\nPresenter:  Carl Nolte\n\nThis presentation will briefly look at the history behind some of the great hymns in our Lutheran hymnals over the past 175 years.  We will sing many of our beloved Lutheran hymns from hymnals that include the following:\n\n\nEvang.-Lutherisches Gesangbuch (1870)\nChurch Hymnal for Lutheran Services (1911)\nBook of Hymns (1916)\nThe Lutheran Hymnal (1941)\nChristian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal (1993)\nChristian Worship (2021)\n\n\nJoin us as we gather together to sing our historic hymns using the refurbished reed organ at the Salem Landmark Church and WELS Museum.\n\nThe presenter is the retired Sacred Music and Worship Editor from Northwestern Publishing House. He served for a number of years on the WELS Commission on Worship\, including the 1993 hymnal committee. He is a graduate of DMLC\, New Ulm\, MN\, and also has a masters in church music degree from Concordia\, River Forest\, IL.
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/175-years-of-hymnals-in-the-wels/
LOCATION:Salem Landmark Church & WELS Museum\, 6814 N 107th Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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SUMMARY:175 Years of Change in WELS Worship
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Professor Joel Otto \nThe founders of the Wisconsin Synod were not confessional Lutherans\, and their mixed confession showed in worship practices in the early decades of the synod’s history. While a pietistic influence has always been felt in worship attitudes in WELS\, changes have occurred throughout the synod’s history. By examining church architecture and the use of hymnals in Wisconsin Synod congregations across 175 years since her founding\, we will note the shift toward a more confessional Lutheran understanding of worship in WELS. \nProf. Otto chairs the WELS 175th anniversary committee (2025). Since 2011\, he has served at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary\, where he teaches church history and education and is the dean of students. Previously he served congregations in Michigan\, California\, and Wisconsin. He is also the chairman of the WELS Historical Institute and serves on the Commission on Inter-Church Relations. He has previously served on the Commission on Worship\, the Commission on Lutheran Schools\, the WELS Hymnal Project\, and as a writer for Forward in Christ.
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/175-years-of-change-in-wels-worship/
LOCATION:Salem Landmark Church & WELS Museum\, 6814 N 107th Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T183000
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SUMMARY:A Landmark German Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:How might our great-great grandparents have celebrated Christmas 175 years ago? The WELS Historical Institute and Salem Landmark Church and WELS Museum invites you to “A Landmark German Christmas Concert” to find out! This free concert will take place on Wednesday\, December 18 at 6:30 pm at historic Salem Landmark Church on the campus of Salem Landmark Church and WELS Museum in Milwaukee. It will feature carols sung in German and the Christmas Gospel read auf Deutsch. The assembly will sing a few favorite stanzas in English as well! This concert will be directed by Rev. Paul Meier.  Frohe Weihnachten!
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/a-landmark-german-christmas-concert/
LOCATION:Salem Landmark Church & WELS Museum\, 6814 N 107th Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T100000
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SUMMARY:The 500th Anniversary of the First Lutheran Hymnal - Achtliederbuch
DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Carl Nolte\nDescription:  The year of 2024 is the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s first hymn book “Achtliederbuch.” This hymn sing will look at three of the hymns that are still used in Lutheran hymnals today and are found in Christian Worship (2021). We will also look at other hymns from the early years of the Reformation that have been included in CW21. \nThe presenter is the retired Sacred Music and Worship Editor from Northwestern Publishing House. He served for a number of years on the WELS Commission on Worship\, including the 1993 hymnal committee. He is a graduate of DMLC\, New Ulm\, MN\, and also has a masters in church music degree from Concordia\, River Forest\, IL.
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/500th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Salem Landmark Church & WELS Museum\, 6814 N 107th Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240817T100000
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SUMMARY:Memories of the St. Louis Walkout: From a Seminary Professor\, a Seminarian\, and a Confirmand
DESCRIPTION:Memories of the St. Louis Walkout \nPresentors: Seminary Professor (Robert Preus)\, Seminarian (Daniel Moriarity)\, and  Confirmand (Joel Pless) \nDate:     Saturday\, August 17\, 2024 \nTime:    10:00 a.m. \nLocation:  Salem Landmark Church and WELS Museum\, 6814 N 107th Street\, Milwaukee\, Wis \nPresenter:  Dr. Joel Pless\nDescription: Seminex is a term used for Concordia Seminary in Exile.  The year of 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the seminary in exile that was formed after a schism occurred that involved the authority of scripture\, approaches to interpret scripture\, and other church doctrines. Dr. Pless will review what led up to this time of doctrinal challenge centered on the campus of the LCMS seminary in St Louis and the inevitable split that occurred.      \nPresenter Dr. Joel Pless has been teaching in the Theology Department at Wisconsin Lutheran College\, Milwaukee since 2000. He is also an adjunct instructor for Martin Luther College\, New Ulm.  Prior to serving at WLC\, he pastored a dual parish in north-central Wisconsin for fourteen years.  Dr. Pless is the immediate past president of the WELS Historical Institute and is a former board member of the Lutheran Historical Conference.
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/memories-of-the-st-louis-walkout-from-a-seminary-professor-a-seminarian-and-a-confirmand/
LOCATION:Salem Landmark Church & WELS Museum\, 6814 N 107th Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53224\, United States
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SUMMARY:History of Lutheran Congregations in Milwaukee—Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Rev. Mark Jeske \nThis is the second part of a presentation by Rev. Mark Jeske. In Part 1\, Rev. Jeske explored the fascinating history of Milwaukee’s earliest Lutheran congregations. German and Scandinavian Lutheran immigrants from 1839-1875 made Lutheranism the largest Protestant group. These early Lutheran families formed many congregations and erected church buildings in communities that stand to this day as a reflection of their devotion to the Lord. In this second part of his presentation\, Rev. Jeske will review how Lutheranism in Milwaukee expanded in the years between 1875-1900. \n The presenter is Rev. Mark Jeske. Rev. Jeske served as a charter member of the board of directors for the WELS Historical Institute. He served on the faculty at Luther Prep in Watertown and for 42 years as senior pastor at St. Marcus in Milwaukee. He was also the host of Time of Grace ministry. Rev. Jeske has a great love for Lutheran history in the Milwaukee area where he not only grew up but also served for most of his ministry. Now retired\, he continues to serve the Lord and assist various ministry efforts.
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/history-of-lutheran-congregations-in-milwaukee-part-2/
LOCATION:Salem Landmark Church & WELS Museum\, 6814 N 107th Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53224\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T100000
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SUMMARY:Great Hymns of Faith Included in the New Hymnal
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will briefly look at the history behind some of the great hymns of our Christian musical heritage and then sing through them using the refurbished reed organ at the Salem Landmark Church and WELS Museum. Most of the hymns will be familiar to users of The Lutheran Hymnal (1941) and Christian Worship (1993).  This presentation will focus on some of the historic hymns in the new Christian Worship (2021).    \nThe presenter is Mr. Carl Nolte. Carl is the retired Sacred Music and Worship Editor from Northwestern Publishing House. He served for a number of years on the WELS Commission on Worship\, including the 1993 hymnal committee. He is a graduate of DMLC\, New Ulm\, MN\, and also has a master’s degree in church music from Concordia\, River Forest\, IL.
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/great-hymns-of-faith-included-in-the-new-hymnal-2/
LOCATION:Salem Landmark Church & WELS Museum\, 6814 N 107th Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53224\, United States
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