https://www.splcwaukegan.com/this-week daily 0.75 2019-01-30 https://www.splcwaukegan.com/mission daily 0.75 2024-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1614458401183-TLRZ133815D96AB5JIA9/2021_Square_Logo.jpg Our Mission Do justice. Love kindness. Walk humbly. Micah 6:8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1614458220562-7E2SBP9H1NPJ1E2UQZU7/ReconcilingWorks_logo.jpg Our Mission We are a Reconciling in Christ Congregation. Click on the image to see more about what this means. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/de30184e-e877-4d60-b3ef-470970e20630/standforlove.jpg Our Mission - What Now? Eight years ago in Cleveland, I gathered with thousands of people on the Lorain-Carnegie bridge to join hands and stand silently for 30 minutes. A Catholic nun had organized the event as a non-violent expression of unity and peace amid mounting tensions about race, politics and policing. The Republican National Convention was beginning at the east end of the bridge. I still have the T-shirt. In bold red letters are the words “Stand for Love.” That phrase kept coming to mind this week. Weary from a campaign season that played on hatred -- misogyny, racism and an irrational fear of people whose sexuality is other than binary – to divide people and gain votes, I wondered: what do we now? Where do we go from here? As a leader of a faith community committed to affirming and celebrating all people as beautiful, beloved children of God, I cringed at the rhetoric, the hate speech. As the shepherd of a flock which includes people who are immigrants, who are queer, who are trans, who are parents and grandparents worried about the fate of their daughters or grandchildren, I feared for their safety and their mental health. Reading of colleagues also reeling and at a loss for words, I at first thought of throwing in the towel. Retire. Cancel the newspapers. Move to the wilderness that I love and that makes me happy. That gives me peace. Spend more time with my grandchildren, who give me so much joy. But that T-shirt and that Sunday afternoon eight years ago kept coming to mind, too. Stand for Love. That phrase and bit of scripture wouldn’t let go of me. The scripture was from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians. “So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest-time, if we do not give up. So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all.” (Galatians 6:9-10) So, what do we do now? Where do we go from here? We breathe. And then we get back to doing what we do best. What God calls us to do. What God gives us the strength and courage to do. Stand for love. Double-down on love, like people’s lives depend on it. Yours in Christ, Pastor Mark https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1614458401183-TLRZ133815D96AB5JIA9/2021_Square_Logo.jpg Our Mission Do justice. Love kindness. Walk humbly. Micah 6:8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1614458220562-7E2SBP9H1NPJ1E2UQZU7/ReconcilingWorks_logo.jpg Our Mission We are a Reconciling in Christ Congregation. Click on the image to see more about what this means. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/de30184e-e877-4d60-b3ef-470970e20630/standforlove.jpg Our Mission - What Now? Eight years ago in Cleveland, I gathered with thousands of people on the Lorain-Carnegie bridge to join hands and stand silently for 30 minutes. A Catholic nun had organized the event as a non-violent expression of unity and peace amid mounting tensions about race, politics and policing. The Republican National Convention was beginning at the east end of the bridge. I still have the T-shirt. In bold red letters are the words “Stand for Love.” That phrase kept coming to mind this week. Weary from a campaign season that played on hatred -- misogyny, racism and an irrational fear of people whose sexuality is other than binary – to divide people and gain votes, I wondered: what do we now? Where do we go from here? As a leader of a faith community committed to affirming and celebrating all people as beautiful, beloved children of God, I cringed at the rhetoric, the hate speech. As the shepherd of a flock which includes people who are immigrants, who are queer, who are trans, who are parents and grandparents worried about the fate of their daughters or grandchildren, I feared for their safety and their mental health. Reading of colleagues also reeling and at a loss for words, I at first thought of throwing in the towel. Retire. Cancel the newspapers. Move to the wilderness that I love and that makes me happy. That gives me peace. Spend more time with my grandchildren, who give me so much joy. But that T-shirt and that Sunday afternoon eight years ago kept coming to mind, too. Stand for Love. That phrase and bit of scripture wouldn’t let go of me. The scripture was from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians. “So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest-time, if we do not give up. So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all.” (Galatians 6:9-10) So, what do we do now? Where do we go from here? We breathe. And then we get back to doing what we do best. What God calls us to do. What God gives us the strength and courage to do. Stand for love. Double-down on love, like people’s lives depend on it. Yours in Christ, Pastor Mark https://www.splcwaukegan.com/staff daily 0.75 2025-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/55cf96fe-de4c-4ef4-88b3-46df15e79c7a/pastormarkt-shirt.jpg Staff - Pastor Mark Rollenhagen Senior Pastor (he/him/his) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/3ef28fab-6e6f-483f-983b-6d7713e6c58e/ellenmontgomery.jpg Staff - Ellen Montgomery Music Director (she/her/hers) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1544150516841-PP138G2CK2DKPJ6RUJI0/STAFF+Heslinga%2C+Emily.JPG Staff - Emily Heslinga Musician/Accompanist (she/her/hers) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1556903916655-MJYD23H20JUMWHVQC023/STAFF+Elbe%2C+Adrianne.JPG Staff - Adrianne Elbe Operations Manager (she/her/hers) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/896eb842-4dda-479f-bd5c-b6ef2af61994/2025+portrait.jpg Staff - Becky Ingram Pealers Director (she/her/hers) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1644696304845-GR3QCB1VJFVGHCEFHHBT/image0%281%29.jpeg Staff - Rebekah Burton President https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/4f2038b1-79f0-4fd6-9c56-d5cb58f5da69/joyceolson.jpg Staff - Joyce Olson Vice President https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1644691540577-9JRP301R84GTRSUNUE8E/Picture1.png Staff - Lauren Modlin Secretary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/55cf96fe-de4c-4ef4-88b3-46df15e79c7a/pastormarkt-shirt.jpg Staff - Pastor Mark Rollenhagen Senior Pastor (he/him/his) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/3ef28fab-6e6f-483f-983b-6d7713e6c58e/ellenmontgomery.jpg Staff - Ellen Montgomery Music Director (she/her/hers) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1544150516841-PP138G2CK2DKPJ6RUJI0/STAFF+Heslinga%2C+Emily.JPG Staff - Emily Heslinga Musician/Accompanist (she/her/hers) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1556903916655-MJYD23H20JUMWHVQC023/STAFF+Elbe%2C+Adrianne.JPG Staff - Adrianne Elbe Operations Manager (she/her/hers) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/896eb842-4dda-479f-bd5c-b6ef2af61994/2025+portrait.jpg Staff - Becky Ingram Pealers Director (she/her/hers) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1644696304845-GR3QCB1VJFVGHCEFHHBT/image0%281%29.jpeg Staff - Rebekah Burton President https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/4f2038b1-79f0-4fd6-9c56-d5cb58f5da69/joyceolson.jpg Staff - Joyce Olson Vice President https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1644691540577-9JRP301R84GTRSUNUE8E/Picture1.png Staff - Lauren Modlin Secretary https://www.splcwaukegan.com/faithinaction daily 0.75 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1553108563474-BR7SF9UFB98ZC99FILK2/christian-dubovan-686398-unsplash.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/780c8f3e-4c5a-4d78-b581-f4508aacf567/roberti.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/bf401f9d-3bdd-40d3-9738-592b05022d7c/coats+giveaway.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1549047658467-WT31164VTIP8OWPDOE81/coolministries.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1549082238487-9E63BE8F88V7G6HNMA7H/waukegan2college.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/5ab9a291-fc01-41eb-ac3a-fc6a35557149/unnamed+%281%29.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/780c8f3e-4c5a-4d78-b581-f4508aacf567/roberti.jpg Faith in Action - Meals for Roberti House Each Wednesday morning we prepare meals for the people who visit Roberti Community House in Waukegan. We are always looking for more helping hands. Check the calendar on Happenings for the meal prep times or contact the church office for more information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/bf401f9d-3bdd-40d3-9738-592b05022d7c/coats+giveaway.jpg Faith in Action - Clothes to You Our next clothing giveaway is Saturday, March 1, from 9am - 12pm Nuestro sorteo de ropa esta el sábado, 1 de Marzo, 9:00AM a 12:00PM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1553108563474-BR7SF9UFB98ZC99FILK2/christian-dubovan-686398-unsplash.jpg Faith in Action - Give Online All donations are tax deductible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1549047658467-WT31164VTIP8OWPDOE81/coolministries.jpg Faith in Action C.O.O.L. 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All adults are welcome! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/5f1f806f-8a82-4395-8cf7-3f90a9842fb1/MensGroupsquare.jpg Learning - Weekly Men’s Group Thursdays at 8:00am All are welcome to join our weekly men’s group which meets at Sunset House Restaurant for a lively discussion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/dfa345b0-10e6-49d2-8581-fb486abaa85f/noahsark.jpg Learning - Sunday School Sundays during worship. Kids gather at 9:30am with the Pastor for an introduction and prayer, then go with the teachers to the Sunday School room for activities, before returning to their families for Holy Communion. Any child can attend Sunday School, but please check in with the teachers if it’s your child’s first time attending. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/d0a28174-c6b4-4bc9-91db-92f2f6cc7535/coffee_30419ac.jpg Learning - Bible & Brew Tuesdays at 10:00am This group of faithful meets weekly to discuss a selected book or scripture and share needs for prayer as well as reasons for rejoicing. All adults are welcome! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/5f1f806f-8a82-4395-8cf7-3f90a9842fb1/MensGroupsquare.jpg Learning - Weekly Men’s Group Thursdays at 8:00am All are welcome to join our weekly men’s group which meets at Sunset House Restaurant for a lively discussion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/dfa345b0-10e6-49d2-8581-fb486abaa85f/noahsark.jpg Learning - Sunday School Sundays during worship. Kids gather at 9:30am with the Pastor for an introduction and prayer, then go with the teachers to the Sunday School room for activities, before returning to their families for Holy Communion. Any child can attend Sunday School, but please check in with the teachers if it’s your child’s first time attending. https://www.splcwaukegan.com/what-we-believe daily 0.75 2024-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1573415061873-Y7ZRZI5167VR1437RXW0/ml2.jpg Our Understanding of God We think we’ve got some really good news that everyone should hear: God loves you and always will. Yep, even when you screw up. Even when you might not be so sure you love God. We receive the promise of God’s love and grace and mercy in the sacrament of Holy Baptism and again and again when we gather in worship and receive Holy Communion. We don’t earn it. We don’t buy it. We don’t deserve it. But God gives it to us anyway. This free gift doesn’t make us perfect, but it does allow us to live with joy and hope, working for justice, peace, and the welfare of our neighbors. The free gift can be life changing for us and for the world. Where do we get such ideas? From Martin Luther, whose insights sparked the 16th century Reformation, and from the teachings of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1543810183515-KO1159WAO1SUWZPAM08B/elca-logo.png Our Understanding of God https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1573415061873-Y7ZRZI5167VR1437RXW0/ml2.jpg Our Understanding of God We think we’ve got some really good news that everyone should hear: God loves you and always will. Yep, even when you screw up. Even when you might not be so sure you love God. We receive the promise of God’s love and grace and mercy in the sacrament of Holy Baptism and again and again when we gather in worship and receive Holy Communion. We don’t earn it. We don’t buy it. We don’t deserve it. But God gives it to us anyway. This free gift doesn’t make us perfect, but it does allow us to live with joy and hope, working for justice, peace, and the welfare of our neighbors. The free gift can be life changing for us and for the world. Where do we get such ideas? From Martin Luther, whose insights sparked the 16th century Reformation, and from the teachings of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1543810183515-KO1159WAO1SUWZPAM08B/elca-logo.png Our Understanding of God https://www.splcwaukegan.com/contact daily 0.75 2024-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1581641590264-6LPBCSWOHPDM6Z3XQBVY/currentbuilding.jpg Contact Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1581641590264-6LPBCSWOHPDM6Z3XQBVY/currentbuilding.jpg Contact Us https://www.splcwaukegan.com/music daily 0.75 2025-09-10 https://www.splcwaukegan.com/new-page daily 0.75 2019-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1548816335027-X5TEYJVDA50J0WCR3HK4/FEb.JPG New Page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1548816052799-JH977M73JN0U52WH9HHF/jan2019usher.png New Page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1548816335027-X5TEYJVDA50J0WCR3HK4/FEb.JPG New Page https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1548816052799-JH977M73JN0U52WH9HHF/jan2019usher.png New Page https://www.splcwaukegan.com/happenings daily 0.75 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/b82ebef3-7ad4-48fa-bc60-13f4d7a0e7c1/cross_30968ac.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/58579aa7-4fe0-45c3-b0c3-7682e2482da8/coats+giveaway.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/58579aa7-4fe0-45c3-b0c3-7682e2482da8/coats+giveaway.jpg Happenings - Clothes to You The next clothing giveaway is Nov. 1 at 9:00am. La próxima entrega de ropa es el 1 de noviembre a las 9:00am. Our free clothing closet “Clothes to You” is open the first Saturday of the month for all in need. Donations for the closet can be brought during posted church office hours. Nuestro armario de ropa gratis «Clothes to You» está abierto el primer sábado de cada mes para todos que lo necesita. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1639331069209-7P64NN0BQFLFWDNNYN4E/live_21124c.jpg Happenings - Make it stand out We live stream our services on YouTube. They are also recorded for later viewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/bc24a64e-d7b5-4896-954a-fbb8b439a518/sunset_27036ac.jpg Happenings - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.splcwaukegan.com/new-page-2 daily 0.75 2019-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1549086831728-G1LWI9J57KVTY93ECL3W/coooooo.jpg COOL Ministiries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1549086831728-G1LWI9J57KVTY93ECL3W/coooooo.jpg COOL Ministiries https://www.splcwaukegan.com/new-page-4 daily 0.75 2019-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1549080807131-XC6UOCVAV5ED31RVNA9A/khu.jpeg Whittier Community Partnership https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1549081149725-2QZ6V4S68LRZJ4LD1WFM/whit.jpg Whittier Community Partnership https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1549081304216-3MM9A30ZXNAVCE6H5S93/whit2.jpg Whittier Community Partnership https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1549080807131-XC6UOCVAV5ED31RVNA9A/khu.jpeg Whittier Community Partnership https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1549081149725-2QZ6V4S68LRZJ4LD1WFM/whit.jpg Whittier Community Partnership https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1549081304216-3MM9A30ZXNAVCE6H5S93/whit2.jpg Whittier Community Partnership https://www.splcwaukegan.com/new-page-5 daily 0.75 2019-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1549083336203-WLO9FCQZHQMQRDLAVW9K/lab.jpg Waukegan to College https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1549083906149-Y0JXXPJ2J95PFY6EN9HZ/w2c.jpg Waukegan to College https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1549084268151-9R9Z15MBYEBIE68GUFKF/shower.jpg Waukegan to College https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1549083336203-WLO9FCQZHQMQRDLAVW9K/lab.jpg Waukegan to College https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1549083906149-Y0JXXPJ2J95PFY6EN9HZ/w2c.jpg Waukegan to College https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1549084268151-9R9Z15MBYEBIE68GUFKF/shower.jpg Waukegan to College https://www.splcwaukegan.com/new-page-7 daily 0.75 2019-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1549086185855-L7ARNBEEWP10DDTOVV1B/me.JPG Mission Endowment Fund 2018 Annual Giving https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1549086185855-L7ARNBEEWP10DDTOVV1B/me.JPG Mission Endowment Fund 2018 Annual Giving https://www.splcwaukegan.com/new-page-38 daily 0.75 2019-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1549161590170-VW0NM1TNZCUOG10B6QGQ/GWOH.jpg Gods Work Our Hands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1549161590170-VW0NM1TNZCUOG10B6QGQ/GWOH.jpg Gods Work Our Hands https://www.splcwaukegan.com/history daily 0.75 2023-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1554150781934-S2Z9VLQ2JCF0HYM9XI8A/first+church.jpg History - First Church On May 15, 1930, the Board of American Mission, United Lutheran Church of America, chartered St. Paul’s English Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Reverend Paul J. Gerberding as mission developer. A World War I, prefabricated building was erected on the corner of Lewis Avenue and Garden Place. St. Paul’s called The Reverend H. Paul Romeis as its first pastor. In the 1936 Reverend Edward A. Voorhees assumed the pastorate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1554151441206-LKVYCARE2XNI2H3IYR97/margaretsneesby.png History - Starting to Grow During the Great Depression, the small congregation faced financial hardship just like the people of our country. Yet, as the congregation was growing, more space was needed. Pence Cans and Penny Suppers fundraisers were created to help build a fund for property improvements. To provide more Sunday school room, a decision was made on January 21, 1937 to move the entire building and face it toward Lewis Avenue. No indebtedness was to be incurred since Mr. Arron Thomsen agreed at that time to dig out the basement at no expense, and donations were made by the councilmen and Reverend Voorhees of $200 to cover additional expenses. “But, to get around from moving the church around to increase seating capacity, an interesting discussion was brought to the attention of the congregation on January 11, 1938 by Rev. Voorhees, who explained the changing of the Altar to another location in the church. He explained the benefits of the altar being changed and after a lengthily discussion, it was found that a majority were very much in favor of the change. The expense was to be drawn from the Building and Improvement fund. Several members also were willing to donate money and labor as soon as the work started, which was appreciated by all.” In addition, they decided to build a side entrance to the church facing Lewis Avenue, and a walk to be built leading to Lewis Avenue. The address was changed from 1920 Garden Place to 900 N. Lewis Avenue. During the 1940s we expanded by adding a basement under the existing structure. Many hands dug and carried a few buckets in what is now remembered as the “Bucket Brigade.” A parsonage was purchased on North Elmwood Avenue and our fifth pastor, Reverend Wesley Gallup, was the first to live in it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1554151355005-B7L35GALI944GFIT79RY/insidechurch.jpg History - Small Improvements “But, to get around from moving the church around to increase seating capacity, an interesting discussion was brought to the attention of the congregation on January 11, 1938 by Rev. Voorhees, who explained the changing of the Altar to another location in the church. He explained the benefits of the altar being changed and after a lengthily discussion, it was found that a majority were very much in favor of the change. The expense was to be drawn from the Building and Improvement fund. Several members also were willing to donate money and labor as soon as the work started, which was appreciated by all.” In addition, they decided to build a side entrance to the church facing Lewis Avenue, and a walk to be built leading to Lewis Avenue. The address was changed from 1920 Garden Place to 900 N. Lewis Avenue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1554151590922-FNEPIFBYXTQ7TPCR6ZSX/church+after+basement.jpg History - Adding a Basement During the 1940s we expanded by adding a basement under the existing structure. Many hands dug and carried a few buckets in what is now remembered as the “Bucket Brigade.” A parsonage was purchased on North Elmwood Avenue and our fifth pastor, Reverend Wesley Gallup, was the first to live in it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1581641351799-OI3H3VOMLNKIEHUFGN6U/building%2B1955%2Bwith%2Beducational%2Bwing.jpg History - New Building In the 1950s, with the arrival of Pastor Alden Salstrom, we built a new parsonage on Garden Place. We broke ground for a new church, which was dedicated in 1955, the 25th anniversary of St. Paul’s. Pastor Fred A. Millhouse was installed as assistant pastor. The Education Unit was added and dedicated in 1964, with the original church building demolished soon after. Pastor Alden Tormela was called as assistant pastor. During the 1970s Pastor Tormela resigned, and Pastor Thomas S. Church was installed as assistant pastor. The 1980s introduced a new pipe organ as part of the 50th anniversary of St. Paul’s. Handbells were purchased as an addition to the strong music program. Pastor Salstrom retired and became pastor emeritus. Pastor Church became senior pastor, and Pastor Richard P. Mannel was called as associate pastor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1554153350267-Y24SY6PMR0O3VKOT13ZK/organ2.jpg History - Adding a Pipe Organ During the 1970s Pastor Tormela resigned, and Pastor Thomas S. Church was installed as assistant pastor. The 1980s introduced a new pipe organ as part of the 50th anniversary of St. Paul’s. Handbells were purchased as an addition to the strong music program. Pastor Salstrom retired and became pastor emeritus. Pastor Church became senior pastor, and Pastor Richard P. Mannel was called as associate pastor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1554153253559-FVILPA81QS7016LJ0DT9/1990s1001.jpg History - New Sanctuary In October 1990 ground was broken for a new sanctuary, dedicated in 1992. During the 1990’s Pastors Janet Miller and Pastor Carol Wasemiller joined as associates. In 2002 Pastor Church resigned as senior pastor, and Pastor Mark Halaas joined St. Paul’s as interim pastor. In 2003 Pastor Caroline Satre and Pastor Brad Davick were called to serve as co-pastors of the congregation. St. Paul’s celebrated its 75th anniversary in May 2005; most of our former clergy joined in the festivities. Pastor Caroline Satre took the call as Senior Pastor to Christ the King Lutheran Church in Granger, Indiana and her last service as pastor was July 30, 2017. Pastor Brad Davick joined his wife Caroline at Christ the King a the Associate Pastor and his last service was held on November 26, 2017. The congregation called its current pastor Mark Rollenhagen in 2018 and he began his ministry with St. Paul’s on October 15, 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1554151875973-54SRYB9OF6RIUHM8SEJO/75th.jpg History - 75 Years St. Paul’s celebrated its 75th anniversary in May 2005; most of our former clergy joined in the festivities.Twelve years later Pastor Caroline Satre took the call as Senior Pastor to Christ the King Lutheran Church in Granger, Indiana and her last service as pastor was July 30, 2017. Pastor Brad Davick joined his wife Caroline at Christ the King as the Associate Pastor and his last service at St. Paul’s was held on November 26, 2017. St. Paul's called Pastor Mark Rollenhagen and he began his ministry on October 15, 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1554150781934-S2Z9VLQ2JCF0HYM9XI8A/first+church.jpg History - First Church On May 15, 1930, the Board of American Mission, United Lutheran Church of America, chartered St. Paul’s English Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Reverend Paul J. Gerberding as mission developer. A World War I, prefabricated building was erected on the corner of Lewis Avenue and Garden Place. St. Paul’s called The Reverend H. Paul Romeis as its first pastor. In the 1936 Reverend Edward A. Voorhees assumed the pastorate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1554151441206-LKVYCARE2XNI2H3IYR97/margaretsneesby.png History - Starting to Grow During the Great Depression, the small congregation faced financial hardship just like the people of our country. Yet, as the congregation was growing, more space was needed. Pence Cans and Penny Suppers fundraisers were created to help build a fund for property improvements. To provide more Sunday school room, a decision was made on January 21, 1937 to move the entire building and face it toward Lewis Avenue. No indebtedness was to be incurred since Mr. Arron Thomsen agreed at that time to dig out the basement at no expense, and donations were made by the councilmen and Reverend Voorhees of $200 to cover additional expenses. “But, to get around from moving the church around to increase seating capacity, an interesting discussion was brought to the attention of the congregation on January 11, 1938 by Rev. Voorhees, who explained the changing of the Altar to another location in the church. He explained the benefits of the altar being changed and after a lengthily discussion, it was found that a majority were very much in favor of the change. The expense was to be drawn from the Building and Improvement fund. Several members also were willing to donate money and labor as soon as the work started, which was appreciated by all.” In addition, they decided to build a side entrance to the church facing Lewis Avenue, and a walk to be built leading to Lewis Avenue. The address was changed from 1920 Garden Place to 900 N. Lewis Avenue. During the 1940s we expanded by adding a basement under the existing structure. Many hands dug and carried a few buckets in what is now remembered as the “Bucket Brigade.” A parsonage was purchased on North Elmwood Avenue and our fifth pastor, Reverend Wesley Gallup, was the first to live in it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1554151355005-B7L35GALI944GFIT79RY/insidechurch.jpg History - Small Improvements “But, to get around from moving the church around to increase seating capacity, an interesting discussion was brought to the attention of the congregation on January 11, 1938 by Rev. Voorhees, who explained the changing of the Altar to another location in the church. He explained the benefits of the altar being changed and after a lengthily discussion, it was found that a majority were very much in favor of the change. The expense was to be drawn from the Building and Improvement fund. Several members also were willing to donate money and labor as soon as the work started, which was appreciated by all.” In addition, they decided to build a side entrance to the church facing Lewis Avenue, and a walk to be built leading to Lewis Avenue. The address was changed from 1920 Garden Place to 900 N. Lewis Avenue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1554151590922-FNEPIFBYXTQ7TPCR6ZSX/church+after+basement.jpg History - Adding a Basement During the 1940s we expanded by adding a basement under the existing structure. Many hands dug and carried a few buckets in what is now remembered as the “Bucket Brigade.” A parsonage was purchased on North Elmwood Avenue and our fifth pastor, Reverend Wesley Gallup, was the first to live in it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1581641351799-OI3H3VOMLNKIEHUFGN6U/building%2B1955%2Bwith%2Beducational%2Bwing.jpg History - New Building In the 1950s, with the arrival of Pastor Alden Salstrom, we built a new parsonage on Garden Place. We broke ground for a new church, which was dedicated in 1955, the 25th anniversary of St. Paul’s. Pastor Fred A. Millhouse was installed as assistant pastor. The Education Unit was added and dedicated in 1964, with the original church building demolished soon after. Pastor Alden Tormela was called as assistant pastor. During the 1970s Pastor Tormela resigned, and Pastor Thomas S. Church was installed as assistant pastor. The 1980s introduced a new pipe organ as part of the 50th anniversary of St. Paul’s. Handbells were purchased as an addition to the strong music program. Pastor Salstrom retired and became pastor emeritus. Pastor Church became senior pastor, and Pastor Richard P. Mannel was called as associate pastor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1554153350267-Y24SY6PMR0O3VKOT13ZK/organ2.jpg History - Adding a Pipe Organ During the 1970s Pastor Tormela resigned, and Pastor Thomas S. Church was installed as assistant pastor. The 1980s introduced a new pipe organ as part of the 50th anniversary of St. Paul’s. Handbells were purchased as an addition to the strong music program. Pastor Salstrom retired and became pastor emeritus. Pastor Church became senior pastor, and Pastor Richard P. 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The congregation called its current pastor Mark Rollenhagen in 2018 and he began his ministry with St. Paul’s on October 15, 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bb79b53e8ba44ee9ab34133/1554151875973-54SRYB9OF6RIUHM8SEJO/75th.jpg History - 75 Years St. Paul’s celebrated its 75th anniversary in May 2005; most of our former clergy joined in the festivities.Twelve years later Pastor Caroline Satre took the call as Senior Pastor to Christ the King Lutheran Church in Granger, Indiana and her last service as pastor was July 30, 2017. Pastor Brad Davick joined his wife Caroline at Christ the King as the Associate Pastor and his last service at St. Paul’s was held on November 26, 2017. 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