WELS Historical Institute

Update on the Landmark Church Progress

During the past two years, the pulpit and altar area of the Landmark Church has been restored to its style of the 1880s, and other restoration work has been done in the church interior. A work crew from WELS Kingdom Workers removed vines and cut down small trees growing on and alongside the church building, and members of Salem congregation trimmed larger trees around the church. The church exterior was painted and damaged pieces of wood were replaced. In 2007, a wedding was held in the Landmark Church, the first such event there in many years. Much renovation work remains to be done, both in the sanctuary area and in the lower classroom. Estimated costs of renovation of the church stand at $150,000.

About
Started in 1982, the purpose of the WELS Historical Institute is to preserve and present the story of God’s grace to WELS. Membership currently consists of 26 organizations (congregations, school libraries, etc.) and 342 individuals.

Journal
The institute publishes two issues of the WELS Historical Institute Journal and two Historical Institute newsletters each year. The Journal is designed to appeal to pastor, teacher, and layperson alike. It includes heavily researched articles interspersed with personal reminiscences and translations of old letters and documents.

To subscribe to the WELS Historical Institute Journal, contact Pastor Ray Schumacher at 414-615-5708; schumacherr [at] nph [dot] wels [dot] net.