Immanuel Lutheran Church

This folder contains documents about membership and clergy information, various bulletins, a history booklet from the church, a bulletin from the NLCA’s centennial celebration, a booklet in Norwegian about the church, copies of newspaper articles about the church, various letters, an annual report from 1967, a booklet from their 50th anniversary, two golden jubilee souvenirs, a 60th anniversary program, a congregational statistical record, letters of call, a parochial report from 1965, a political map of the Seattle area, a report on the general characteristics of the congregation, a report of the nominating committee, an annual report from 1962, an annual report from 1964, a statistical report for 1960, a proposal for the church, a statistical report from 1958, and a bulletin from their 85th anniversary.

On February 24, 1890, a group of 33 Norwegian immigrants and pioneers organized Immanuel Lutheran. The first church, located at Minor and Olive, was dedicated November 20, 1892. When Dr. and Mrs. H. A. Stub came in August of 1903, they began one of the longest local pastorates (54 years). During those years, Immanuel became one of the largest congregations in the west. Attendance increased, and in 1907 a new church was built on Pontius and Thomas. It was dedicated June 30, 1912 with Dr. H. G. Stub, father of the pastor and president of the NLCA, as the dedicator. It was dedicated before the largest assembly of Lutherans ever gatheredin Puget Sound up until that time. A pipe organ was installed in 1915 to which Andrew Carnegiecontributed $1000. A Gymnasium was added later, as well as a parsonage and Sunday School facilities. The church was again remodeled and expanded in 1932. The church converted its facilities to include a shelter program which houses people and provides meals for up to 50 persons each day. A food bank has been established and a center set up for an emergency feeding program.