The Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1860-1960

“Pioneer Church: The History of the South Dakota District, the Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1860-1960” is a meticulously crafted chronicle that delves deep into the roots of Lutheran Christianity across South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming. Spanning a century, this volume unfolds the vibrant narrative of faith, community, and relentless dedication to the service of God and humanity in a region marked by its pioneering history. Free to read or download.

Crafted with diligence and a deep commitment to preserving the legacy of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, this book is the result of approximately three years of dedicated research and compilation by the South Dakota District office, spearheaded by the indefatigable efforts of Mrs. Iola Oines. Within these pages lies a rich tapestry of Norwegian Lutheranism’s journey, transformation, and growth, encapsulating the essence of a community’s faith across generations.

This historical survey, presented through both word and picture, captures the essence of the church’s evolution from its earliest days to its merger in 1960 with the American Lutheran Church and the United Evangelical Lutheran Church. It highlights the church’s pivotal role in shaping the educational and charitable landscape of the region, with institutions like Augustana College, Augustana Academy, and Bethesda Homes standing as testaments to its enduring legacy.

For genealogists, “Pioneer Church” offers an invaluable resource. The manuscript meticulously documents each congregation within the South Dakota District and its predecessors, providing essential details such as dates of organization, lists of former pastors, locations of initial meetings, dates of the first church buildings, and photographs circa 1960. This treasure trove of information opens up new avenues for tracing familial connections, uncovering ancestral stories, and understanding the spiritual and communal contexts that shaped the lives of those who walked these paths before us.

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Evangelical Lutheran Church, South Dakota District, Pioneer church : the history of the South Dakota District, the Evangelical Lutheran church, 1860-1960, South Dakota : Evangelical Lutheran Church. South Dakota District, 1960.

Surnames:
Bergsaker, Boe, Gilbertson, Pierson, Solum,

Topics:
Augustana Academy, Augustana College, Bethesda Children's Home, Bethesda Home for the Aged, Bethesda Nursing Home, Church History, Ephphatha Mission, Lutheran Welfare Society,

Locations:
Aberdeen South Dakota, Albion Nebraska, Arlington South Dakota, Astoria South Dakota, Baltic South Dakota, Beresford South Dakota, Bison South Dakota, Bradley South Dakota, Brandon South Dakota, Brandt South Dakota, Bristol South Dakota, Britton South Dakota, Brookings South Dakota, Bruce South Dakota, Bryant South Dakota, Buffalo South Dakota, Butler South Dakota, Canton South Dakota, Capitol Montana, Casper Wyoming, Castlewood South Dakota, Centerville South Dakota, Claire City South Dakota, Clark South Dakota, Clear Lake South Dakota, Colman South Dakota, Colorado Springs Colorado, Colton South Dakota, Crocker South Dakota, Crofton Nebraska, Crooks South Dakota, De Smet South Dakota, Dell Rapids South Dakota, Denver Colorado, Eden South Dakota, Elk Point South Dakota, Ellingson South Dakota, Erwin South Dakota, Estelline South Dakota, Fairview South Dakota, Firesteel South Dakota, Flandreau South Dakota, Forbes North Dakota, Forence South Dakota, Fowler Colorado, Frederick South Dakota, Freeman South Dakota, Garretson South Dakota, Gayville South Dakota, Geroa Colorado, Glenham South Dakota, Groton South Dakota, Hammer South Dakota, Harrisburg South Dakota, Hartington Nebraska, Havana North Dakota, Hayes South Dakota, Hayti South Dakota, Hazard Nebraska, Hendricks Minnesota, Henry South Dakota, Hermosa South Dakota, Hettinger North Dakota, Hillhead South Dakota, Holbrook Nebraska, Houghton South Dakota, Howard South Dakota, Hudson South Dakota, Hurley South Dakota, Huron South Dakota, Irene South Dakota, Isabel South Dakota, Kadoka South Dakota, Kennebec South Dakota, Kidder South Dakota, Ladner South Dakota, Lake Andes South Dakota, Lake Preston South Dakota, Langford South Dakota, Lead South Dakota, Lemmon South Dakota, Lennox South Dakota, Letcher South Dakota, Lilly South Dakota, Limon Colorado, Littleton Colorado, Longmont Colorado, Longvalley South Dakota, Ludlow South Dakota, Luke City South Dakota, Madison South Dakota, Marvin South Dakota, Maskell Nebraska, Meadow South Dakota, Meckling South Dakota, Menno South Dakota, Midland South Dakota, Milbank South Dakota, Mission Hill South Dakota, Mitchell South Dakota, Mobridge South Dakota, Morristown South Dakota, Mt Vernon South Dakota, Naples South Dakota, New Effington South Dakota, Newcastle Wyoming, Newell South Dakota, Newman Grove Nebraska, Nowlin South Dakota, Nunda South Dakota, Obert Nebraska, Oldham South Dakota, Omaha Nebraska, Ortley South Dakota, Parker South Dakota, Peever South Dakota, Petersburg Nebraska, Philip South Dakota, Pierpont South Dakota, Pierre South Dakota, Platte South Dakota, Pollock South Dakota, Prairie City South Dakota, Presho South Dakota, Ralph South Dakota, Rapid City South Dakota, Redfield South Dakota, Renner South Dakota, Reva South Dakota, Revillo South Dakota, Rosholt South Dakota, Roslyn South Dakota, Rutland South Dakota, Salem South Dakota, Scottsbluff Nebraska, Selby South Dakota, Sherman South Dakota, Sinai South Dakota, Sioux Falls South Dakota, Sisseton South Dakota, Sorum South Dakota, Spencer South Dakota, Springfield South Dakota, Strasburg Colorado, Sturgis South Dakota, Summit South Dakota, Thornton Colorado, Toronto South Dakota, Trent South Dakota, Vale South Dakota, Van Metre South Dakota, Veblen South Dakota, Vermillion South Dakota, Viborg South Dakota, Vienna South Dakota, Vivian South Dakota, Volga South Dakota, Volin South Dakota, Wakonda South Dakota, Wallace South Dakota, Watertown South Dakota, Webster South Dakota, Wessington Springs South Dakota, White Butte South Dakota, Whitehood South Dakota, Wild Horse Colorado, Willow Lake South Dakota, Wilmot South Dakota, Woonsocket South Dakota, Wynot Nebraska, Yankton South Dakota, Zeona South Dakota,

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