by First Lutheran Church | Oct 29, 2016 | General Updates, Latest News
The 150th anniversary celebration of “the big white church on the hillside” was a great success. The spirits of the early church members must have been looking on with happiness as more than 250 history lovers, supporters and descendants arrived from eleven different...
by First Lutheran Church | Jul 11, 2016 | General Updates
We are so excited to give you a sneak peek at some of the items already donated to the silent auction. We hope you’ll come ready to bid! Joann M. Ringelstetter is a Middleton-area master photographer who has photographed the church and donated some of her...
by First Lutheran Church | Jul 8, 2016 | General Updates, History, History, Latest News
Historic First Lutheran Church 150th Anniversary Celebration Sunday, September 11, 2:00 p.m. You are invited to celebrate history by attending the annual service at the church at 711 Pleasant View Road. Learn about the beginnings of this church and the work being done...
by First Lutheran Church | Jun 12, 2016 | General Updates, Latest News, Restoration
In February and March of this year, we tackled the project of replacing the sill beam — the stout beam that sits above the stone foundation that the walls rest on. Workers from Mid-Towne Construction exposed the beam to determine the extent of rotten wood. Then...
by First Lutheran Church | Jun 12, 2016 | General Updates, Latest News, Restoration
As part of the restoration efforts this past winter, the entry to the basement was exposed. One of our trustees, Bruce Michaelis, dared to go down on a cold, grey February day and take some photos. The basement was part of the 1884 addition to the current church...
by First Lutheran Church | Sep 4, 2015 | General Updates, Latest News, Restoration
We recently discovered that the water table sill board (the piece of trim that sits above the foundation) is rotten and falling apart (sigh!). That’s how it goes with historic buildings, you are never finished! Here are some photos taken by board member Katie...
