Ascension Lutheran Church (Seattle, Washington) Records

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ELCA 7.2.13

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Ascension Lutheran Church (Seattle, Washington) Records

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  • 1954 - 1987 (Creation)

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4 boxes (1.2 cubic feet)

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(1954-1986)

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This congregation was organized as a mission by the Lutheran Free Church on October 31, 1954. Known first as Sand Point Heights Church, construction of the first unit began in April of 1963, and first services were held in the basement in October of that year. Rev. Lester Dahlen, who was pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church in Seattle, served as acting pastor. When the congregation was officially recognized, Rev. Howard Sortland was the first full-time pastor. In 1979, on the 25th anniversary, the building was modernized. The congregation was dissolved in 1986.

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Contains the records of Ascension Lutheran Church in Seattle, Washington including meeting minutes, correspondence, annual reports, Pastor's reports, marriage licenses, and newsletters.

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