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Preserving the Heritage of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod

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2010 Annual Meeting

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The Fourteenth Annual Meeting of the ELS Historical Society will convene on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, MN, on Saturday, June 19, 2010.

Theme: The Many Facets of Dr. U. V. Koren (1826-1910)

Scheduled Speakers and Topics:

  • Dr. Koren, the Immigrant Pastor and Theologian, by Dr. John Christianson
  • Domestic Life of Immigrant Pastors, by Tim Grundmeier
  • Dr. Koren the Hymnwriter, by Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux
  • Dr. Koren the Citizen, by Prof. Ryan MacPherson
  • Norwegian Church Service

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Registration for Annual Meeting

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ELS Historical Society — Fourteenth Annual Meeting:

Saturday, June 19, 2010

8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Bethany Lutheran College

Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center

Mankato, Minnesota


The Many Facets of Dr. U. V. Koren (1826-1910)

Scheduled Speakers and Topics:

  • Dr. Koren, the Immigrant Pastor and Theologian,by Dr. John Christianson
  • Domestic Life of Immigrant Pastors, by Tim Grundmeier
  • Dr. Koren the Hymnwriter, by Prof. Mark DeGarmeaux
  • Dr. Koren the Citizen, by Prof. Ryan MacPherson
  • Norwegian Church Service

 

PLEASE REGISTER AND PAY BY JUNE 1.

 

Because of our obligations with Pioneer Food Service we will NOT be able to accommodate meals for those who do not pre-register and prepay.

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Please send payment for meeting and membership by June 1 to:

ELS Historical Society - 6 Browns Court - Mankato, MN 56001

 

Past Meetings

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The following summary includes every annual meeting from the Society's founding. If you would like to suggest a theme or a speaker for our next conference, please contact us.

  • 2009: Celebrating Our Heritage: Walther C. Photography Collection, by Theodore Gullixson; 150th Anniversary of First Shell Rock Lutheran Church (Northwood, IA), by Ralph Olsen; Let's Learn a Hymn in Norwegian, by Mark DeGarmeaux; Creating a Family History Website, by Erling Teigen
  • 2008: The Word of the Lord Grows: Rev. Craig Ferkenstad, Prof. Mark Harstad, Missionary Tim Erickson
  • 2007: Preserving Our Heritage through Correspondence and Artifacts: Prof. Erling Teigen, Pastor Paul Madson, Mrs. Shelley Harrison
  • 2006: A Legacy of Christian Ministry: Pastor M. E. Tweit
  • 2005: The German Influence on the Norwegian Synod: Theology, Education, and Music
  • 2004: Oral History (A DVD, entitled Understanding Our Heritage, is available for $10 at the Bethany Lutheran College bookstore. Call 507-344-7346 for mail orders.)
  • 2003: Bus Trip to the "Oaks" of Koskonong, WI
  • 2002: Pilgrimage to Lime Creek Lutheran Church, IA
  • 2001: The Life and Learning of H. A. Preus as Instruction for the Church Today
  • 2000: "Koren Country" Bus Tour (Decorah, IA) and "Y0, Y1K, and Y2K, and the ELS"
  • 1999: Preserving Our Heritage
  • 1998: Mission Work (China, India, and South Africa)
  • 1997: Charter Meeting