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SUMMARY:150 Years of Grace and Fellowship with the Evangelical Lutheran Free Church (ELFK) of Germany – Part Two: Living as a Lutheran in East Germany
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 28\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 a.m. Central\nLocation: Webinar – Register: https://wels.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rdaq0u7lTOugMVeGEaXnfQ\nPresenter: Rev. Jonas Schröter\nDescription: In the second part of our anniversary series\, we will explore what life was like as a Christian living in communist East Germany. After World War II\, Germany was divided into the parliamentary republic of West Germany (known as the BRD) and communist East Germany (known as the DDR). Pastor Schröter will help us better understand what living as a Lutheran was like under communism in the DDR and explain how life changed following the reunification of Germany in 1990. \nAbout the Presenter: Jonas Schröter grew up in a Lutheran family in Grimma\, East Germany. He studied at the ELFK Lutheran Theological Seminary in Leipzig and at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon\, Wis. His ministry experience is diverse\, having served as a vicar in Zwickau-Planitz and with the WELS mission in Sofia\, Bulgaria. After serving a parish in Chemnitz\, Germany\, for several years\, he now leads the ELFK’s diaspora ministry in Southern Germany\, based in Wangen im Allgäu. He and his wife have two children.
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/living-as-a-lutheran-in-east-germany/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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SUMMARY:150 Years of Grace and Fellowship with the Evangelical Lutheran Free Church (ELFK) of Germany – Part One: History of the ELFK and the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Leipzig
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 21\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 a.m. Central\nLocation: Webinar – Register: https://wels.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wtgZVHEtTpCxARKYaI39pg\nPresenter: Seminary President Holger Weiss\nDescription: The Evangelical Lutheran Free Church (ELFK) of Germany celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2026. The WELS has enjoyed a close bond of fellowship with the ELFK since its founding in 1876—a relationship that endured even after the dissolution of the Synodical Conference. This first presentation in our two-part series highlights the history of the ELFK and explores how its Lutheran Theological Seminary in Leipzig has served to strengthen the bridge between the WELS and the ELFK over the decades. \nAbout the Presenter: Holger Weiss is the president of Lutherisches Theologisches Seminar in Leipzig. Raised in the German State Church of Hesse\, he became a Lutheran during his university years and joined the ELFK. After completing his theological training in Leipzig\, he earned an STM from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in 2013. President Weiss served the Emmaus congregation in Schönfeld for 18 years before accepting a full-time call to the Leipzig seminary in 2020\, where he has taught exegesis since 2004. He and his wife have three children.
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/history-of-the-elfk-and-the-lutheran-theological-seminary-in-leipzig/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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SUMMARY:Our Great Heritage: Worker Training Schools Series - The History of Our Watertown Preparatory Schools WELS Historical Institute and Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: WELS President Mark Schroeder\nDescription: Join us for the next presentation in our series called Our Great Heritage: Worker Training Schools\, where we will highlight the history of our schools. President Schroeder will outline the history of Luther Preparatory School\, reviewing the synod’s decision to combine Northwestern Prep and Martin Luther Prep on the Watertown campus in 1995\, the planning and logistics that went into the formation of Luther Prep\, the challenges of such an undertaking\, and the blessings that God has brought about as a result. Immediately following this presentation\, the WELS Historical Institute will hold its annual meeting.\n\nThe presenter is President Mark Schroeder. President Schroeder graduated from Northwestern College in 1977 and Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in 1981. He served congregations in Fond du Lac\, Wis.\, and Maitland\, Fla. In 1989 he accepted the call to serve as president of Northwestern Preparatory School in Watertown. In 1995\, he was called as president of the newly formed Luther Preparatory School on the Watertown campus\, and in July 2007 he was elected president of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.\n\nIf you are unable to join us in person you can watch online at https://vimeo.com/event/5305587
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/our-great-heritage-prep-schools/
LOCATION:Luther Preparatory School Chapel\, 1300 Western Ave\, Watertown\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Great Heritage - Worker Training Schools
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T190000
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SUMMARY:Our Great Heritage: Worker Training Schools Series - The History of Martin Luther College
DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Professor Paul Koelpin\nDescription: Since 1884\, the campus on the crest of the western hills above the valley of New Ulm has played a part in the story of Lutheranism as it was established on the western prairie.  Originally built as a worker training campus for the Minnesota Synod (a German Lutheran church body)\, Dr. Martin Luther College (DMLC) was incorporated into the wider training system of the Wisconsin Synod when the German Lutherans from Minnesota and Michigan merged with Wisconsin.  At that point\, the school’s chief focus became the training of teachers for Lutheran parochial schools.  The campus comprised both a preparatory academy and college until 1979.  Dr. Martin Luther College became Martin Luther College when the WELS amalgamated pastoral training (done at Northwestern in Watertown\, WI) with teacher and staff ministry training on the New Ulm campus in 1995.  For thirty years now MLC has been blessed to serve our Synod as its only college dedicated solely to serving the ministry needs of the WELS.  From one building\, the present “Old Main\,” the campus has been molded and modified to its present footprint with one consistent theme: to provide a functional and well-appointed campus for training generations of Lutheran called workers. The campus has a 140-year history — it’s a rich\, distinctive and\, in many ways\, remarkable story — all of it under God’s grace.\n\nProf. Koelpin has served MLC as an instructor in the areas of Western Civilization and Bible introduction courses since 1995.  He was called to Northwestern College to serve as a professor of history and theology in the final year of its existence\, and he moved back to New Ulm as part of the amalgamation of NWC and DMLC.   The New Ulm campus has been “no small part” of his personal life setting and history.  As a member of the Synod’s 175th Anniversary Committee\, he is pleased to share a survey of the role the DMLC/MLC campus has played in our Synod’s story.\nIf you are unable to join us in person you can watch online at https://vimeo.com/event/5006651
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/our-great-heritage-mlc/
LOCATION:Martin Luther College\, 1995 Luther Ct\, New Ulm\, New Ulm\, Minnesota\, 56073
CATEGORIES:Our Great Heritage - Worker Training Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T113000
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SUMMARY:Union Cemetery Tour 2025
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Rev. Jeremiah Gumm \nJoin us on the tour! The Union Cemetery Tour will take place on Saturday\, May 31\, 2025. Union Cemetery was first founded by St. John’s Lutheran Church (8th and Vliet) as St. Johannes Lutheran Cemetery in 1851. In 1865\, the cemetery was merged with those of Grace (WELS) and Trinity (LCMS) of downtown Milwaukee. This cemetery is rich with the early WELS history of Milwaukee. \nWELS founder\, Rev. Johannes Muehlhaeuser\, helped to select and purchase the grounds. Both he and later WELS President Johann Bading are buried there\, as are the early directors of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary–Dr. Adolf Hoenecke and Prof. John Schaller\, the latter of which also played a key role in establishing Dr. Martin Luther College for the training of Lutheran teachers in the Wisconsin Synod. \nThis tour will focus on these early fathers of the Wisconsin Synod and its ministerial education system. Tidbits about others who lived and served in Milwaukee during the early years of the Wisconsin and Missouri Synods and who now enjoy their final rest at Union Cemetery will be highlighted along the way. \nParking is available inside the cemetery. \nThe tour will be conducted by Pastor Jeremiah Gumm. Pastor Gumm has served congregations in Liverpool\, NY and Maitland\, FL\, and currently serves as associate pastor at St. Lucas in Milwaukee. He serves on the Seminary’s Pastor Partners Mentoring Leadership Team and was a founding editor of Grow in Grace’s Shepherd’s Study book review blog. He has a Master of Sacred Theology (STM) from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary.
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/union-cemetery-tour-2025/
LOCATION:Union Cemetery\, 3175 Teutonia Ave.\, Milwaukee\, 53206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T160000
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SUMMARY:175 Anniversary Dinner
DESCRIPTION:As part of the WELS 175th anniversary celebrations\, be sure to save the date for a special anniversary dinner celebrating the founding of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. \nAgenda: \n\n4:00 p.m. Open House at the WELS Museum\n5:00 p.m. Social Hour\n6:00 p.m. Dinner\n7:00 p.m. Program\n8:00 p.m. Afterglow\n\nRegistration now closed. \nThe WELS Historical Institute cordially invites you to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the founding of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod at a dinner at Salem Lutheran Church and School. The original constitution for the WELS was adopted on May 26\, 1850. That adoption took place at the first synod convention\, which was held in a small log cabin church at Salem Lutheran Church in Granville. We invite you back to birthplace of the Wisconsin Synod on May 28th to celebrate God’s grace to our church body. The WELS Museum will be open beginning at 4:00 p.m. Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church with a program to follow. WELS President Mark Schroeder and former WELS President Karl Gurgel will begin the program with their greetings. Professor Joel Otto will give a special presentation on the history of the WELS. \n$50 per person. Attendance is limited to 200 people. Registration is now closed. \nProfessor 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. He is also the co-author of\, Christ Through Us: A Pictorial History of the Wisconsin Synod\, 1850-2025. \n 
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/175-anniversary-dinner/
LOCATION:Salem Landmark Church & WELS Museum\, 6814 N 107th Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53224\, United States
CATEGORIES:WELS Historical Institute
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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:20250329T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T082506
CREATED:20250210T132239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T210357Z
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SUMMARY:WELS 175 Anniversary Joint Concerts (MLC)
DESCRIPTION:The College Choir of Martin Luther College\, New Ulm\, Minn.\, and the Seminary Chorus of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary\, Mequon\, Wis.\, are presenting joint concerts in March as part of the synod’s 175th anniversary. The concert will be offered at two locations: St. John’s Hillside in Milwaukee at 7 p.m.\, March 20\, and Martin Luther College at 7 p.m.\, March 29.
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/175-years-of-hymnals-in-the-wels-2-2/
LOCATION:Martin Luther College\, 1995 Luther Ct\, New Ulm\, New Ulm\, Minnesota\, 56073
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T082506
CREATED:20250210T131713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T095500Z
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SUMMARY:WELS 175 Anniversary Joint Concerts (St. John's on the Hillside)
DESCRIPTION:The College Choir of Martin Luther College\, New Ulm\, Minn.\, and the Seminary Chorus of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary\, Mequon\, Wis.\, are presenting joint concerts in March as part of the synod’s 175th anniversary. The concert will be offered at two locations: St. John’s Hillside in Milwaukee at 7 p.m.\, March 20\, and Martin Luther College at 7 p.m.\, March 29.
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/175-years-of-hymnals-in-the-wels-2/
LOCATION:St John’s (on the Hillside)\, 804 W Vilet St\, Milwaukee\, 53205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T183000
DTSTAMP:20260512T082506
CREATED:20240818T123741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T202056Z
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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:20241013T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T082506
CREATED:20240417T131509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T132538Z
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SUMMARY:The Translation of August Pieper’s “Hitler and the Protestant Church of Germany”
DESCRIPTION:The Translation of August Pieper’s\n“Hitler and the Protestant Church of Germany” \nWELS Historical Institute Annual Meeting  \n\nDate: Sunday\, October 13\, 2024\nTime: 3:00 p.m. Central\nVenue: Attend in person or watch live \nLocation: Luther Preparatory School Chapel—1300 Western Ave.\, Watertown\, Wis. \nPresenter:  Pastor Souksamay K. Phetsanghane \nDescription: Join us for the next presentation:\nIn November 2023\, Prof. Souksamay Phetsanghane from Luther Preparatory School (LPS) received an award for his translation of August Pieper’s “Hitler and the Protestant Church of Germany.” It relays the sentiments of Prof. Pieper on what was happening in their German homeland seven years before the United States joined World War II. In receiving the award\, Prof. Phetsanghane stated\, “A deep debt of gratitude is due to the high school German students at LPS. Their willingness to take a theological German elective helps make translations like this possible. May this award also honor their contribution.” In these theological German electives\, the students and professor also study other historic European and American Lutheran writings from authors such as Quenstedt\, Harms\, and Hoenecke. \nWhile high school seniors and a Lao refugee (Prof. Phetsanghane) studying old German writings might seem unique\, this presentation will show its relevance for today in the training of our future called workers and the church today. Immediately following this presentation\, the WELS Historical Institute will hold its annual meeting.
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/the-translation-of-august-pieper/
LOCATION:Luther Preparatory School Chapel\, 1300 Western Ave\, Watertown\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T082506
CREATED:20240221T181919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240721T224642Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T082506
CREATED:20240221T181452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T142453Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T082506
CREATED:20240221T172815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T142313Z
UID:33627-1719050400-1719057600@welshistoricalinstitute.org
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
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T233000
DTSTAMP:20260512T082506
CREATED:20240305T131450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T142230Z
UID:33642-1717234200-1717284600@welshistoricalinstitute.org
SUMMARY:West Granville Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Jim Moeller \nThe annual West Granville Cemetery Tour will take place on Saturday\, June 1\, 2024\, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Please meet at the main cemetery entrance at 6815 N. 107th Street\, which is one block south of the intersection of 107th Street and Fond du Lac Avenue. Parking is available across the street at the historic Salem Landmark Church and WELS Museum. \n  \nWest Granville Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in Milwaukee County located in the far northwest corner of the county that was known as Granville Township. The first burial took place in 1844\, and the cemetery was incorporated in 1852.  Many of the early settlers and their families who lived in the settlements of Granville Station\, Granville Center\, and West Granville\, all parts of Granville Township\, are buried in the cemetery. \n  \nThe location of the cemetery was a deciding factor in the founding of one of the oldest Christian congregations in Milwaukee County. The Evangelical and Reformed Church of Granville\, founded on December 25\, 1847\, was located directly south of the cemetery. Today that church is Salem Lutheran Church located across the street from the cemetery. The Salem Landmark Church\, built in 1863 which served the congregation until 1977\, is today a museum for the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. \n  \nThis year’s tour will cover the Felsing family (the family patriarch was not only a carpenter and farmer\, but holder of several patents with the U.S. government)\, Dr. Allen S. Barndt (a member of the prominent Barndt family and a respected physician in Granville and Menomonee Falls)\, and Christ Sommers. Christ was the postmaster in Sommerville located at the intersection of Appleton Avenue and 76th Street and a long-time member of Salem congregation.  The Barndt family history is a unique story in itself (there were at least three Abner Barndts) which makes a study of their family history an interesting challenge. \n  \nThe tour will be conducted by Jim Moeller\, a son of Salem congregation who has several generations of relatives buried at West Granville Cemetery. He is a retired elementary school principal and teacher who served in the schools of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod for 44 years. This year’s tour is the twelfth tour conducted by Jim\, and he enjoys sharing the history of Granville Township and these early and later settlers.
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/west-granville-cemetery-tour-3/
LOCATION:West Granville Cemetery\, 6815 N. 107th Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231015T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T082506
CREATED:20230601T191645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T132228Z
UID:33449-1697382000-1697389200@welshistoricalinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Our Great Heritage: Worker Training Schools Series - The History of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next presentation in our series called\, Our Great Heritage: Worker Training Schools\, where we will highlight the history of our schools.  This presentation will highlight the history of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary.  The history of our synod is intimately bound up with the seminary. We will look at some of the major events and developments in the history of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary as framed by the history of the synod with an emphasis on what has changed and what has remained the same. Immediately following this presentation\, the WELS Historical Institute will hold its annual meeting.   \nThe presenter is Professor John Brenner.  Prof. Brenner has served as a tutor at Northwestern College\, a parish pastor\, the dean of students at Michigan Lutheran Seminary\, and for 30 years as a professor at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. During those 30 years he has taught courses in church history\, the Lutheran confessions\, education\, and systematic theology\, as well as serving as the dean of students. He is a co-author of the history of WLS entitled Jars of Clay. Since retiring from the seminary\, he has been serving as the part-time administrator for the Pastor Partners mentoring program.  Prof. Brenner and his wife reside in West Bend.   \nIf you are unable to join us in person you can watch online at https://vimeo.com/event/3401548
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/our-great-heritage-worker-training-schools-series-the-history-of-wisconsin-lutheran-seminary/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary\, 11831 N Seminary Drive 65W\, Mequon\, WI\, 53092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T082506
CREATED:20230510T155602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T155809Z
UID:33435-1694253600-1694260800@welshistoricalinstitute.org
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
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T082506
CREATED:20230510T154726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T191304Z
UID:33433-1691229600-1691236800@welshistoricalinstitute.org
SUMMARY:History of Lutheran Congregations in Milwaukee
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will explore the fascinating history of Milwaukee’s earliest Lutheran congregations.  German and Scandinavian Lutheran immigrants in the 1870s and 1880s 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.  Come and hear the story of some of the most historic congregations in Milwaukee – from their early formation to their present-day focus in the community.    \nThe presenter is Pastor Mark Jeske.  Pastor 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.  Pastor 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.  Pastor Jeske is now retired and continues to serve the Lord and assist various ministry efforts.
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/history-of-lutheran-congregation-in-miwalukee/
LOCATION:Salem Landmark Church & WELS Museum\, 6814 N 107th Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Congregational History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230804
DTSTAMP:20260512T082506
CREATED:20210324T134849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T165505Z
UID:27848-1690761600-1691107199@welshistoricalinstitute.org
SUMMARY:2023 WELS Synod Convention
DESCRIPTION:2023 WELS Synod Convention\nThe 67th biennial synod convention · July 31 – August 3\, 2023\nMichigan Lutheran Seminary · Saginaw\, Mich.
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/2023-wels-synod-convention/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Synod Convention
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260512T082506
CREATED:20230328T185832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T185956Z
UID:33393-1686994200-1686999600@welshistoricalinstitute.org
SUMMARY:West Granville Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:The annual West Granville Cemetery Tour will take place on Saturday\, June 17\, 2023\, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Please meet at the main cemetery entrance at 6815 N. 107th Street which is one block south of the intersection of 107th Street and Fond du Lac Avenue. Parking is available across the street at the historic Salem Landmark Church. \nWest Granville Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in Milwaukee County located in the far northwest corner of the county that was known as Granville Township. The first burial took place in 1844\, and the cemetery was incorporated in 1852.  Many of the early settlers and their families who lived in the settlements of Granville Station\, Granville Center\, and West Granville\, all parts of Granville Township\, are buried in the cemetery.  \nThe location of the cemetery was a deciding factor in the founding of one of the oldest Christian congregations in Milwaukee County. The Evangelical and Reformed Church of Granville\, founded on December 25\, 1847\, was located directly south of the cemetery. Today that church is Salem Lutheran Church located across the street from the cemetery. The Salem Landmark Church\, built in 1863 which served the congregation until 1977\, is today a museum for the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. \nThis year’s tour will center on Jonas Fuhrmann Barndt\, one of the earliest settlers of Granville Township. Jonas F. Barndt was a civic leader serving in early Granville Township government\, and the donator of the land on which West Granville Cemetery\, Salem Landmark Church\, West Granville Presbyterian Church\, and the original Maple Tree School were founded. The Barndt family history is a unique story in itself (there were at least three Abner Barndts) which makes a study of their family history an interesting challenge. \nThe lives of some of the “Salem Saints” will also be discussed. These individuals\, not native to the West Granville community\, were members at Salem Lutheran Church\, served the congregation and community in a variety of ways\, and now rest at West Granville. The tour will look at Al Albrecht\, Clarence Miller\, and Charlie and Edna Lutz.  \nThe tour will be conducted by Jim Moeller\, a son of Salem congregation who has several generations of relatives buried at West Granville Cemetery. He is a retired elementary school principal and teacher who served in the schools of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod for 44 years. This year’s tour is the eleventh tour conducted by him\, and he enjoys sharing the history of Granville Township and these early and later settlers. For more information he can be contacted at jmoeller@tslwels.org.
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/west-granville-cemetery-tour-2/
LOCATION:West Granville Cemetery\, 6815 N. 107th Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230611T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T082506
CREATED:20230328T185142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T185441Z
UID:33390-1686492000-1686499200@welshistoricalinstitute.org
SUMMARY:History of Grace Lutheran Church Milwaukee WI 175th Anniversary of the Congregation
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will look at the history of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Milwaukee\, WI. Founded in 1849\, Grace holds an important place in our synod’s history. Johannes Muelhaeuser\, served as pastor at Grace\, was the instigator for the initial organizational meeting of the Wisconsin Synod on Dec 8\, 1849\, at Grace’s rented facility\, was elected as president\, and was chosen to write the constitution which was approved at the May 1850 meeting at Salem\, Milwaukee. Over the course of its 174-year history\, the congregation and pastors of Grace have played a significant role in spreading the message of Christ and his salvation both in Milwaukee and in the Wisconsin Synod. Join us to explore the rich history of Grace Lutheran Church in Milwaukee!
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/history-of-grace-lutheran-church-milwaukee-wi-175th-anniversary-of-the-congregation/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, 1209 N Broadway\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Congregational History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230102
DTSTAMP:20260512T082506
CREATED:20220530T165413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T162923Z
UID:540-1672531200-1672617599@welshistoricalinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Upcoming Events in 2023
DESCRIPTION:Presentations \n\n160th Anniversary of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary.  Prof John Brenner as possible presenter.  Coordinate with other anniversary events with WLS.  Held at WLS in person.\nHistory of Grace Lutheran Church Milwaukee WI 175th Anniversary of the Congregation – Pastor James Huebner – June 11\, 2023\nWELS Military Chaplaincy – Susan Willems\nHistory of St John on the Hillside – 175th Anniversary
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/presentation-160th-anniversary-of-wisconsin-lutheran-seminary/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Planning Stage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221016T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T082506
CREATED:20220530T154629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T132206Z
UID:537-1665932400-1665932400@welshistoricalinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Our Great Heritage: Worker Training Schools Series
DESCRIPTION:Our Great Heritage: Worker Training Schools Series\nMichigan Lutheran Seminary – Making the Difference\nWELS Historical Institute Annual Meeting \n\nDate: Sunday\, October 16\, 2022\, 3:00 p.m. Central Time\nVenue: – Watch live \nLocation: Center for Mission and Ministry located at N16W23377 Stone Ridge Dr in Waukesha\, WI. If you cannot attend the annual meeting in person\, this presentation will be streamed live here – Watch online \nPresenter: Pastor Paul Prange \n\nDescription: Join us for the first presentation of a new series called\, Our Great Heritage: Worker Training Schools\, where we will highlight the history of our schools.  The first presentation is on Michigan Lutheran Seminary (MLS) in Saginaw MI.  MLS has served the Church since 1885\, continuously making key differences in the lives of individuals and in the history of church bodies. Former MLS President Paul T. Prange tells some of the stories that highlight the contributions of this gem of a school. Immediately following this presentation\, the WELS Historical Institute will hold its annual meeting.
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/our-great-heritage-worker-training-schools-series-mls/
LOCATION:WELS Center for Mission & Ministry\, N16W23377 Stone Ridge Dr\, Pewaukee\, WI\, 53188\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T100000
DTSTAMP:20260512T082506
CREATED:20220530T152853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T153243Z
UID:531-1662804000-1662804000@welshistoricalinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Great Hymns of Faith Included in the New Hymnal
DESCRIPTION:Date:  	Saturday\, September 10\, 2022\, 10:00 a.m.\nLocation:  Salem Landmark Church and WELS Museum\, 6814 N 107th Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\nPresenter:  Carl Nolte \n\nDescription: 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 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/great-hymns-of-faith-included-in-the-new-hymnal/
LOCATION:Salem Landmark Church & WELS Museum\, 6814 N 107th Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53224\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220805T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220805T180000
DTSTAMP:20260512T082506
CREATED:20220530T144357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T170841Z
UID:526-1659686400-1659722400@welshistoricalinstitute.org
SUMMARY:WELS Historical Institute Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, August 5\, 2022\nLocation: Tour begins at Christ Lutheran Church in Pewaukee\, Wis.\nPresenter: Professor Joel Pless \n\nDescription: The date of the WELS Historical Institute bus tour is Friday\, August 05\, 2022. The meeting and ending location is Christ\, Pewaukee. Beginning at 8:00 AM sharp\, bus tour attendees will tour the recently expanded facilities at Christ\, followed by an opening devotion\, and then a short presentation on Luther’s September Testament\, whose 500th anniversary is September 2022 by Rev. Dr. Richard Krause. \n               The participants will board the bus and travel to Immanuel\, Farmington (Johnson Creek) and visit their church building and cemetery. The next tour will be St. John\, Jefferson\, followed by lunch in St. John’s fellowship hall. After lunch\, there will be four tours\, Immanuel\, Hubbleton\, St. Mark\, Watertown\, Trinity\, Watertown\, and the final stop will be a tour of Luther Preparatory School\, followed by a short presentation on Martin Chemnitz by Rev. Evan Chartrand. The 500th anniversary of Chemnitz’s birth is November 09\, 2022. \n               Dr. Joel Pless will be giving talks on the bus while in transit on the founding of the WELS and the founding and work of the Evangelical Lutheran Synodical Conference. \n               The cost is $60 for WELS Historical Institute members and $85.00 for non-members. The return time to the parking lot of Christ\, Pewaukee will between 5:30-6:00 PM. Participants need to be able to walk well and board and egress a motor coach. Registration is via the WELS website.  \nMore questions? \nFor more information\,contact Dr. Joel Pless at joel.pless@wlc.edu or 1-262-677-2109.
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/wels-historical-institute-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Christ Lutheran Church\, W240N3103 Pewaukee Rd\, Pewaukee\, WI\, 53072-4045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220710T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220710T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T082506
CREATED:20220530T132935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T182550Z
UID:519-1657461600-1657461600@welshistoricalinstitute.org
SUMMARY:150th Anniversary of the Founding of the Evangelical Lutheran Synodical Conference
DESCRIPTION:150th Anniversary of the Founding of the Evangelical Lutheran Synodical Conference of North America — Worship Service & Presentation — The Synodical Conference: Founded on Fundamental Unity \n\nDate: Sunday\, July 10\, 2022; Worship service at 2:00 pm followed by a presentation at 3:00 pm\nLocation: St John Lutheran Church 804 W Vilet St\, Milwaukee\, WI. This service and presentation folder \nWorship Leaders:\nPresenter: Pastor Peter Prange \n\nDescription: Join us for a worship service and presentation commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Synodical Conference. Worship begins at 2:00 pm at St John followed by a presentation – The Synodical Conference: Founded on Fundamental Unity \nOn July 10\, 1872\, Professor Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther stepped into the pulpit at Pastor Johann Bading’s church\, St. John\, Milwaukee\, and exclaimed\, “O blessed and holy day!” He was preaching the opening sermon at the inaugural convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Synodical Conference of North America and expressing his unmitigated joy that he had lived to see this day. With the Spirit’s help\, six confessional Lutheran church bodies in the American Midwest had forged a gospel ministry partnership that could and would have a profound impact on American and world Lutheranism for decades. \nBut had these synods discovered complete doctrinal agreement? They hadn’t\, nor did they expect to find it. Instead\, the Synodical Conference was founded on what Walther described as “fundamental unity\,” as Pastor Peter M. Prange will explain in this presentation to mark the 150th anniversary of the Synodical Conference’s first convention. How did our forefathers define fundamental unity? Come and find out.
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/150-anniversary-elsc/
LOCATION:St John’s (on the Hillside)\, 804 W Vilet St\, Milwaukee\, 53205\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220618T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220618T093000
DTSTAMP:20260512T082506
CREATED:20150601T033700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T173439Z
UID:443-1655544600-1655544600@welshistoricalinstitute.org
SUMMARY:West Granville Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:The annual West Granville Cemetery Tour will take place on Saturday\, June 18\, 2022\, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Please meet at the main cemetery entrance at 6815 N. 107th Street which is one block south of the intersection of 107th Street and Fond du Lac Avenue. Parking is available across the street at the historic Salem Landmark Church. \nWest Granville Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in Milwaukee County. It is located in the far northwest corner of the county that was known as Granville Township. The first burial took place in 1844\, and the land donated by Jonas F. Barndt was incorporated as a cemetery in 1852. Many of the early settlers and their families who lived in the settlements of Granville Station\, Granville Center\, and West Granville\, all parts of Granville Township\, are buried in the cemetery. \nThe location of the cemetery was a deciding factor in the founding of one of the oldest Christian congregations in Milwaukee County. The Evangelical and Reformed Church of Granville\, founded on December 25\, 1847\, was located directly south of the cemetery. Today that church is Salem Lutheran Church located across the street from the cemetery. The Salem Landmark Church\, built in 1863 which served the congregation until 1977\, is today a museum for the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. \nThe cemetery contains the final resting places of a variety of people. Some families were like the DeWerths who came and farmed the land when settlement first began in the 1840s. Others were like the Tices\, merchants who settled in the small community of West Granville and worked their trade. Some families came later like the Moellers (early 1900s) who were new to the neighborhood when they bought their farm. Still others came in the 1960s like Pastor Winfred Nommensen and family who served Salem congregation. This year’s cemetery tour will look at these generations of families and their impact on the community. \nThe tour will be conducted by Jim Moeller\, a son of Salem congregation who has several generations of relatives buried at West Granville Cemetery. He is a retired elementary school principal and teacher who served in the schools of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod for 44 years. This year’s tour is the tenth tour conducted by him\, and he enjoys sharing the history of Granville Township and these early and later settlers. For more information he can be contacted at jmoeller@tslwels.org. \n\nCourtesy link: Links to the past  (Milwaukee County cemeteries website) \nDisclaimer: In an effort to provide the most relevant and useful content\, we may provide links to non-WELS resources. WELS is not responsible for the content on external websites. WELS is not officially endorsing these websites\, nor does WELS endorse all content on these sites.
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/west-granville-cemetery-tour/
LOCATION:West Granville Cemetery\, 6815 N. 107th Street\, Milwaukee\, WI\, United States
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SUMMARY:2022 District Conventions
DESCRIPTION:2022 District Conventions \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDistrict\nDates\nLocation\nCity\nState\n\n\nArizona-California\nJune 13-15\nEmbassy Suites Resort\nScottsdale\nAZ\n\n\nDakota-Montana\nJune 14-16\nGreat Plains Lutheran High School\nWatertown\nSD\n\n\nMichigan\nJune 6-8\nMichigan Lutheran Seminary\nSaginaw\nMI\n\n\nMinnesota\nJune 7-9\nMartin Luther College\nNew Ulm\nMN\n\n\nNorth Atlantic\nJune 7-8\nResurrection Lutheran Church\nChesapeake\nVA\n\n\nNebraska\nJune 6-8\nDoubleTree by Hilton\nThornton\nCO\n\n\nNorthern Wisconsin\nJune 14-15\nFox Valley Lutheran High School\nAppleton\nWI\n\n\nPacific Northwest\nJune 7-9\nEvergreen Lutheran High School\nTacoma\nWA\n\n\nSouth Atlantic\nJune 7-9\nInnisbrook Resort\nPalm Harbor\nFL\n\n\nSouth Central\nJune 6-7\nDivine Savior Lutheran Church and Academy\nLiberty Hill\nTX\n\n\nSoutheastern Wisconsin\nJune 14-15\nWisconsin Lutheran College\nMilwaukee\nWI\n\n\nWestern Wisconsin\nJune 6-8\nLuther Preparatory School\nWatertown\nWI
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/2022-district-conventions/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:District Conventions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210925
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SUMMARY:WELS Historical Institute - 40th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:WELS Historical Institute\n40th Anniversary\nSeptember 25\, 2021 \n\n\nSave the date!\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Salem Lutheran Church\, 6810 N. 107th St.\, Milwaukee\, WI (Event will also be livestreamed)\n\nTimes: 1-5 p.m.\n\n(All times are Central time zone)\n1 – 1:15 p.m. – Opening by Synod President Mark Schroeder\n\n\n1:15 – 2:15 p.m. – Panel discussion with former WELS Historical Institute presidents\nPast presidents and the current president of the WELS Historical Institute will discuss their time leading the Institute and the challenges the Historical Institute faced.  Questions are encouraged from the audience.\n\n\n2:15 – 2:45 p.m. – Presentation from current WELS Historical Institute Journal Editor Dr. John Brenner\nDr. Brenner will briefly highlight certain issues of the Journal and discuss the impact the Journal has on scholarly research of WELS history.\n\n\n2:45 – 3:30 p.m. – Cemetery Tour with James Moeller or Salem Landmark Museum Tour with Alan Siggelkow and Bill Schaefer\nCome and tour Salem Landmark Church and museum to see the preservation work the Historical Institute has been completing on the building and artifacts from our Synod’s history. A tour of the historic West Granville cemetery\, adjacent to Salem Landmark Church\, will also be offered by Mr. James Moeller.\n\n\n3:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Presentation on the history of the Institute by Dr. Mark Braun\nDr. Braun\, a former president of the WELS Historical Institute\, will focus on the early history of the Institute and examine some of the challenges facing the Institute today.\n\n\n4:30 – 5 p.m. – Hymn sing with Mr. Carl Nolte\nJoin over in Salem Landmark Church for a hymn sing to close out our celebration with sacred hymns of praise.  Mr. Carl Nolte will play the historic reed organ preserved in the Landmark Church.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://welshistoricalinstitute.org/event/wels-historical-Institute-40th-anniversary/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:WELS Historical Institute
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