ELS Historical Society

Preserving the Heritage of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod

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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.

  • 2010: The Many Facets of Dr. U. V. Koren (1826-1910): 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
  • 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
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