Church History
The history of Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church begins with its founding in 1869 by a handful of members. These first members and pastors came from St. John’s Lutheran Church. The organizational meeting was held in 1869 and for several years, worship and meetings were held in various temporary locations until 1877, when it was decided to erect a House of Worship. The frame building on South Street was dedicated in 1878, with a total cost of the lot and building at $1500. Founding members of record are: Mrs. Mary Cover, Mary Johnson, James Mullins, Amanda Mullins, Joseph Trees, and Margaret Ann Trees.
“The new building of pressed brick with stone trimming consisted of an auditorium, Sunday School room, two class rooms and a pastor’s study on the main floor and a completely furnished kitchen and dining room on the basement floor. A handsome Moeller pipe organ was presented to the congregation by Mr. and Mrs. Johnson [Still in use today]. Dedication of the new building was on August 31, 1902.”
Pastors who have served Mt. Moriah
History of the ELCA The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America was formed over 20 years ago. This new church was formed from three separate and well-established North American church bodies:
Beginning January 1, 1988, these churches, with shared beliefs and missions, officially formed the ELCA. Two decades later, this energized church is composed of 4.8 million members and nearly 10,500 congregations across the U.S. and Caribbean. Today, the ELCA reflects the rich and diverse heritage of the people it serves.
But to understand our heritage fully, one must trace our roots back through the mid-17th century, when early Lutherans came to America from Europe, settling in the Virgin Islands and the area that is now known as New York. Even before that, Martin Luther sought reform for the church in the 16th century, laying the framework for our beliefs. Read about Lutheran Roots in America on the ELCA website >>
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