Pilgrim Lutheran Church

This folder contains a congregational historical record, various letters, notes from a dinner meeting with Mark and Mary Anne Moller-Gunderson, a transcription of a sermon in 1975, two informational pamphlets from the church, a 40th anniversary booklet, a bulletin from 1989, an RSVP form for the 40th anniversary celebration, two welcome pamphlets, copies of the “Pilgrim’s Progress” newsletter, a booklet showing the important dates and events in the church’s history, a church directory, a 1975, ’77 and ’79 annual report, a booklet from the dedication service in 1965, two 50th anniversary booklets, invitation to the installation service for Jeana-Marie Fiumefreddo 2002, installation service program for Katheryn M. King 1992, installation service for Mark Moller-Gunderson and Mary Ann Moller- Gunderson 1977 program, note on the Mary-Martha quilting group 1986, church constitution, bulletin for 26th Sunday after Pentecost 1975, and fundraising documents.

Mission developer Henry Hokenson met with twelve families who were interested in forming a church in southeast Portland. The only site available was at 89th and SE Powell Boulevard. The building was constructed so that it might be sold in future years as a commercial building when Pilgrim could build a more suitable worship home. The official organization Sunday of the congregation was March 20, 1949. The Charter roll included the names of 79 adults and 44 children. At this time, the name Pilgrim Evangelical Lutheran Church was chosen. In the early 1950s property was purchased for a new church and parsonage on SE 92nd Avenue and Cora Street. The parsonage was constructed first and dedicated in 1954. Early in 1958, ground was broken for the new church and the old building was sold.