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 | Jan 5, 2016 | History, History, Latest News, Restoration
By Alice Drake, Trustee Hanging winter decorations at the church last month I thought how lucky this historic church is to have survived. I considered the many people who worshipped, visited and protected this place over the nearly 150 Christmas seasons that have...
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...
by First Lutheran Church | Sep 4, 2015 | General Updates, Latest News
Each year it has been the tradition to hold a church service for the public in mid September. This year’s service will be Sunday, September 20th at 2pm. The Rev. Katie Baardseth, co-pastor of Midvale Community Lutheran Church will preside. The service is open...
by First Lutheran Church | Sep 3, 2015 | Fundraising, General Updates, Latest News
We are so thankful to the individuals and businesses that support this historic church financially. We have updated the list of donors on our Support the Church page with the names of people to thank. THANK YOU!...
by First Lutheran Church | Sep 3, 2015 | General Updates, Latest News, Restoration
Here is how the ceiling looked earlier this spring – cracked and peeling. Corey Ballweg, of Mid Towne Construction, repaired some of the cracked areas. Then painter Phil Howe repainted the areas that had been cracked and water-damaged. The ceiling...
