Twin Harbors Lutheran Church

This folder contains a congregational historical record, a congregational statistical record, a brief history of the church, various letters, a proposed constitution of the church, an attendance sheet, a church extension fund notice, an application for membership, a pamphlet from the groundbreaking service in 1954, a Home Mission Agreement, two booklets from the 1955 dedication, various financial documents, a membership list, an ALC statistical report from 1960, letters of call, a bulletin from the 20th anniversary, and a copy of the congregational constitution.

Lutheran services in the Grayland-Tokeland area began with Rev. Hove from Our Savior’s of Aberdeen holding services in the North Cove School. A Ladies’ Aid was organized in 1945, and Sunday School was held in the schoolhouse. On March 8, 1953 Dr. Foss, President of the North Pacific District of the ELC, held a service at which 36 children were baptized. On July 23, 1953 Dr. Foss held an organizational meeting, and Articles of Incorporation were signed in November of that year. A site was purchased and groundbreaking took place on October 31, 1954. The first service in the new building was held June 15, 1955 with about 250 in attendance. Dedication was held September 15.The parsonage was dedicated February 5, 1956. At the 20th anniversary celebration on September 15,1975, Rev. Clarence Solberg was present for the Burning of the Mortgage.