James HueninkChicago Lutheran History: The EpilogueIn 1896, the German Lutheran churches of Chicago published Geschichte der Gründung und Ausbreitung der zur Synode von Missouri, Ohio und…9 min read·Aug 16, 2021----
James HueninkChicago Lutheran History: The 50th Anniversary Worship ServiceThe Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod celebrated 50 years in 1896, and this describes the beautiful anniversary worship service.6 min read·Aug 11, 2021----
James HueninkChicago Lutheran History: The Lutheran Home-1892Lutherans created several institutions. This is the story of the first Lutheran retirement home in Chicagoland.3 min read·Jul 13, 2021----
James HueninkChicago Lutheran History: The Lutheran Orphanage- 1873German Lutherans founded several institutions in addition to churches. This is the story of the Lutheran Orphanage.5 min read·Jun 26, 2021--1--1
James HueninkChicago Lutheran History- Wunder’s Cemetery, Concordia Cemetery, and Bethania CemeteryLutheran churches in Chicago founded three cemeteries: Wunder’s, Concordia, and Bethania Cemeteries. Here are the early histories.6 min read·Jun 21, 2021----
James HueninkChicago Lutheran History: First Evangelical Lutheran Deaf-Mute Congregation of Our Savior-1896First Bethlehem started a mission to the deaf that spread to other cities in the Midwest, sparking many new deaf churches.3 min read·Jun 17, 2021----
James HueninkChicago Lutheran History: Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church: 1892German immigrants weren’t the only Lutherans to establish churches in Chicago. This was the first Lutheran church established for Slovaks.5 min read·Jun 4, 2021--1--1
James HueninkChicago Lutheran History: Christ English Lutheran Church-1892Christ English Lutheran Church, in the Austin neighborhood, was founded with the support of the local German and Norwegian congregations.5 min read·May 8, 2021----
James HueninkChicago Lutheran History: Bethel Lutheran Church-1894Bethel Lutheran Church and School served for more than 100 years on the corner of Springfield and Hirsch. They closed in 2008.3 min read·May 4, 2021----
James HueninkChicago Lutheran History: Trinity Lutheran Church- 1895Trinity Lutheran Church was only a year old when its history was published.2 min read·Apr 22, 2021----