Emmanuel Lutheran Church is proud to announce the celebration of her 150th anniversary on July 26, 2017. Mayor Tom Henry will deliver a proclamation at the celebration. The block party will take place at 917 West Jefferson Boulevard, beginning at 6 p.m.

The celebration will feature food, activities and live music provided by 4 Clicks North.

Emmanuel is a vibrant downtown congregation serving over 2,100 members.

Emmanuel and St. Michael Lutheran Churches partner in a shared school ministry which currently serves over 350 students.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church recently completed a restoration of its historic sanctuary which will be a featured stop on the West Central Neighborhood Home and Garden Tour in September.

Pastor Thomas Eggold: "We thank God for calling our congregation to serve in this community for 150 years, and we look forward to the future with continued faith in His eternal promises to us in Christ."