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By John Gittings, Portage Daily Register – Back in 1851, two churches between Wisconsin Dells and Portage united as one congregation. On Sept. 27, they’ll celebrate a relationship that has lasted 175 years and has no signs of faltering. Newport Evangelical Lutheran Church is located in Newport, and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is a 10-minute drive down the road in Lewiston. “Our purpose is to keep spreading the word, the truth of God’s Word, from 1851 to 2026,” said Pastor Bill Grimm, who has served the congregation since 2003. Read more of this story.

By Will Briggs – Madison Cap Times – The Rev. Staci Marrese-Wheeler can pinpoint the moment she heard a conversation that crystalized the need for Madison’s churches to rethink their model. Two young student teachers were talking on their way to a monthly gathering, hosted in the former Lakeview Moravian Church building. “They’d always come past my office and say, ‘Hi,’” recalled Marrese-Wheeler, pastor of Common Grace and co-director of the nonprofit Eastmorland Community Center. “One day I hear (them) as they’re walking downstairs, and one of them says, ‘What does this building smell like? It kind of smells like…

The Perry Quilters of Perry Lutheran Church in  Daleyville (SW Dane County) have completed an incredible 121 quilts this year! Throughout the month of August, these beautiful creations are decorating the church sanctuary. The quilts will be distributed both locally and through Lutheran World Relief. “We extend our heartfelt thanks to this dedicated group for the countless hours, care, and love stitched into every quilt. One stitch at a time, they are wrapping the world in love. Small group, big hearts, and 121 reasons to be amazed! Not just impressive, but ‘sew’ extraordinary!” More quilt photos here.

ARGYLE, Wis (WKOW) — Many gathered at Grove Lutheran Church Sunday for an outdoor worship service to celebrate the rebuilding of its church after nearly two years of planning. Pastor Dan Bowman said the congregation voted to rebuild after the church was destroyed, preserving a presence that has served the community for 127 years. Read more of this story.

Channel 3000.com – DEERFIELD, Wis. — St. Paul’s Liberty Lutheran Church is celebrating a major milestone this year, marking 175 years as one of the nation’s oldest Norwegian Lutheran congregations still worshipping in its original building. Founded in the mid-19th century, the church continues to hold services in its 1851 structure, a distinction leaders say sets it apart from many other historic congregations whose original buildings no longer stand. The anniversary will be commemorated with a series of events throughout the year that highlight the church’s history and Norwegian heritage. Read more of this story.

By Phoebe Murray – JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) -Floodwaters crashed through the doors of First Lutheran Church on Friday night, trapping musicians inside as severe storms hammered Rock County. “We started to hear popping, and we ran to the front railing of the upstairs,” Biswabic said. “And all of sudden this big huge door with that thick glass exploded. It sounded like a bomb going off and everybody just about jumped out of their skin.” Biswabic and a handful of musicians had driven in from across the Midwest for a festival scheduled that night. Read more of this story.

By Bella Ferak – Channel3000.com – MADISON, Wis. — A million-dollar renewal project was revealed at the Midvale Community Lutheran Church on Sunday, opening new doors to both children and adults under their slogan, “Welcome for All.” Since 1953, the church has been a cornerstone of the Midvale community. However, over the years, members started feeling some growing pains. “We were a growing community, and it just wasn’t working for us anymore, so why not tear down the inside?” said a church member. Now, the new interior is a state-of-the-art masterpiece. Read more of this story.

By Nicole Pollack – Wisconsin State Journal – The former Lakeview Moravian Community Church has stood for about 70 years on a triangular block in Madison’s Eastmorland neighborhood. Now empty, the single-story building at 3565 Tulane Ave. will soon be demolished for 26 lower-cost apartments and a new Eastmorland Community Center. The church’s two congregations, known collectively as Common Grace, have relocated temporarily to St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Monona but will return after construction to worship in the community center’s multi-use performance space. Upwards of 75 people showed up Wednesday to celebrate the church and community center breaking ground…

By Nicholas Garton – Madison365.com – A few local churches are gathering on Sunday, July 27, at the Duck Pond, the home of the Madison Mallards and Madison Night Mares, for a special worship service. The service will run from 10:45-11:45 a.m. and will be followed by a Night Mares game at 1:05 p.m. The church service will be free and the game will have regularly priced tickets. Sherman Avenue United Methodist Church, Sugar River United Methodist Church, and St. John’s Lutheran Church will be involved in the worship service, with Sherman Church reverend David Hart speaking from the pulpit.…

BELLEVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) – A church near Belleville celebrated over a century and a half of history on Sunday. The Primrose Lutheran Church has hosted families and communities for the last 175 years. After forming in 1850 by Norwegian settlers, the church’s congregation split apart shortly after because of teaching disagreements. The two churches, which were only down the road from each other, eventually reconciled and rejoined about 100 years later. Read more of this story.