The Bridge Builders of Luther Memorial

Authors

Wilber J. Williamson

Keywords

history, Lutheran church, religion, immigration

Abstract

The congregation of Luther Memorial Church in Des Moines, Iowa, celebrated its centennial anniversary in 1999, during which time there was a good deal of reflection concerning the historical roots and activities of the church during the preceding one hundred years. Much of the early history of the congregation was closely associated with Grand View College. During the first decades, the school provided worship facilities as well as the pastor services for the emerging congregation. With financial support from the Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church, a building was erected in 1917, which has served as the home for the congregation since that time.

Recommended Citation

Williamson, Wilber J. (2002) "The Bridge Builders of Luther Memorial," The Bridge: Vol. 25: No. 1, Article 8.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/thebridge/vol25/iss1/8