History
HISTORIC DATES AND EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
1892 Grace Lutheran Church began its mission as an English-speaking Lutheran congregation.
1893 First Sanctuary dedicated. This structure still stands on the corner of
Garrison and Clover Streets.
1928 Groundbreaking for present church facility at 705 West State Street.
1929 Cornerstone laid.
1930 Dedication of the present Education Wing and Parsonage (now the office area) of Grace Lutheran Church.
1941 Present Sanctuary dedicated.
1948 The National Convention of the former American Lutheran Church (1930) was held at Grace Lutheran Church.
1948-1972
 The stained glass windows were installed in the Sanctuary.
1974 The Chapel Mosaic was installed in the Sanctuary of Grace Lutheran Church.
1977-1978 The refurbishing of the Grace Lutheran Church facility.
1981 The Ohio District Convention of the American Lutheran Church (1960) was hosted by Lutheran Churches of Sandusky County and Grace Lutheran Church.
1985 The Baptism Mosaic was installed in the Sanctuary of Grace Lutheran Church.
1987 Property to the west of Grace Church’s Sanctuary was purchased after repeated attempts, beginning already in 1920. Parking Lot and Church Sign was dedicated in 1989.
1889 9:20 a.m. worship service begins.
1990 “Mission 90” Program implemented. Lay Staff became part of Grace Lutheran Church’s ministry: Carl Trick (1989), Maureen Pump (1992), and Robert Hartman (1994).
1992 Centennial of Grace Lutheran Church. Guests included: Pastor John Mittermaier, Pastor Lawrence C. Price, Paul Manz, Organist, and John Ylvisaker, Songwriter.
1993 “Mission 90 Plus” Program implemented to begin plans for refurbishing the facility, additional lay staffing, and special offerings for the mission of the church (Lutheran Social Services, Trinity Seminary, and Capital University.)
2001 Wednesday night "Spirit" ministry developed.
PASTORS OF GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
1892-1899 Pastor Paul Pfeiffer
1899-1929 Pastor Walter Tressel
1930-1938 Pastor A. H. Peffly
1938-1964 Pastor Lawrence S. Price
1963-1974 Pastor John Mittermaier
1974-1997 Pastor Paul G. Fuchs
1997-2002 Pastor Joel Remmers
2003-2011 Pastor Paul Gruetter
ASSOCIATE PASTORS
1941-1945 Pastor Don R. Frey
1955-1960 Pastor William Deutschmann
1960-1962 Pastor James Essinger
1964-1971 Pastor George Jensen
1971-1976 Pastor Paul Fritz
1977-1989 Pastor John R. Seraphine
1989-1993 Pastor Beth Wright
1994-1997 Pastor Joel Remmers
2004-2005 Pastor Nathan Koenig
VISITATION PASTORS
1966-1968 Pastor William Bensch
1968-1971
 Pastor Art Kettner
1971-1989 Pastor William G. Slates
1990-1994 Pastor Robert Zoeller
1995-2004 Pastor Lloyd Linder
2004-Present Pastor James Avers
   
 
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