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Name and location of repository
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Date(s)
- 1962-1998 (Creation)
- 1962-1998 (Creation)
Extent
4 boxes
Name of creator
Administrative history
Gethsemane Lutheran was formed through a merger of two congregations, Grace Lutheran and St. Paul Lutheran.
Grace Lutheran had its beginnings in 1923 as an interdenominational Sunday school. In 1924, when the church became Lutheran, they erected their facility at 73rd and Park.
St. Paul Lutheran was established in 1891 by Rev. J.J. Mylund, who conducted services in a rented building which served as both church and parsonage. In 1904 a facility was built at 13th and L Streets.
With the merger of the congregations in 1962 under Reverend Carl Laursen, the combined group met in the facilities of Grace Lutheran. A new facility was dedicated on February 16, 1964, and several years later and educational wing was completed. In 1998, the congregation merged with Bethel & Mt Zion of Tacoma, Washington, becoming United Lutheran Church.
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Scope and content
Contains the records of Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Tacoma, Washington, including legal, historical, financial records, meeting minutes, and publications.