History of Concordia Lutheran Church
Concordia Lutheran Church is a member of the Northern Illinois District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. We are a Christian congregation and every activity and service within Concordia focuses on "Serving Christ from Cradle to Crown."
Concordia Lutheran Church was founded in March, 1952 by a group of Loves Park residents. The first meeting was held in the residential basement of Randolph Mueller. By April 20th, the new congregation was holding Sunday services at the Loves Park Theater in exchange for cleaning up spilled popcorn and candy from the Saturday night movie audience. This hands-on dedication continued when the members literally built the original church sanctuary at the present location. The completed church was dedicated on June 12, 1955. Later additions included the parsonage (1958), our day school (1961), new sanctuary (1975), preschool/daycare (1992), and gymnasium (1998).
Our Pre K-5 School is a ministry of Concordia Lutheran Church and are fully accredited facilities. We provide a quality, affordable, Christian education in a safe and positive environment.
Concordia is a place to belong, a place to worship, a place to fellowship and be involved. We invite you to visit and worship with us.
To read an original news article announcing the beginnings of Concordia Lutheran Church
Concordia Lutheran Church - 1955Concordia Lutheran Church & School Today
Concordia Lutheran Church 1955
Original Sanctuary
Original Sanctuary Christmas Worship
After Sunday School
Altar Area
News Article - Building School
Early Children's Choir
School Children in New Sanctuary
School Building Progress
First School Teachers
Pastor Lawrenz - When School Opened
School Building Progress
School Building Progress
First School Superintendent
Church with Initial School Addition
Church with Initial School Addition
Ribbon Cutting on New School
Dedication of New School
Hot Lunches in Early School Years
New Sanctuary
Daycare & Gym Addition
Principal Donald Arnholz
Brochure
Keith Wilson, Superintendent & Kids
Concordia Lutheran Church & School Today
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Rev. Erich V. Oschlager, 1952-1953
Rev. E. George Krause, 1953-1960
Rev. Ronald H. Lawrenz, 1960 – 1963
Rev. Randolph E. Mueller, 1963 – 1973
Rev. Carl Kruse, 1963 – 1967
Rev. James F. Haupt, 1973 – 1977
Rev. Kennard O. Mueller, 1977–2000
Rev. James Butler, 1985 – 1992
Rev. David Uden, 1995 – 2005
Rev. David P. Mumm, 2006 – 2016
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