Lutheran Church of the Divine Shepherd (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Records
Scope and Contents
The bound Practical Church Record book contains:
- Baptisms 1965-1998
- Confirmations 1965-1991
- Marriages 1967-1995
- Deaths 1965-1998
The document boxes contain:
- History (includes service folders: first service in 1965, building dedication, 20th Anniversary, and 50th Anniversary)
- Information on the building
- Constitution and By-Laws
- Membership Information
- Council and Voters' meeting minutes from 1965-1966, 2015-2016
- Photos
Added OCT 2016 #25 in August 2019:
- Scrapbook contents from 1964-2016
- Film of First Service February 1965
- Audio tape of Rev. Henry Brinkler's Installation (March 15, 1987)
- Videotape from Congregation's 25th Anniversary (1990)
- Videotape of 30th Anniversary (September 17, 1995)
- Rev. Arthur Spomer's file 1966, as well as his correspondence 1964-1973
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- Constitutions and Bylaws
- Parish Assembly Meeting Minutes 1973 - 1976, 1979 - 1984
- Council Meeting Minutes 1979 - 1984
- Council and Voters' Meeting Minutes 1985 - 1998
- Miscellaneous 1996 - 1997
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1965 - 2016
Biographical / Historical
The Mission Board of the Michigan District of the LCMS recognized the need for a mission congregation on Ann Arbor's northeast side in early 1964. Rev. Arthur Spomer, a pastoral candidate from Concordia Seminary (Saint Louis, Missouri) was called to be the missionary-at-large by the District. The congregation was organized and incorporated on March 28, 1965. Groundbreaking for the church building took place in August 1966, and the Dedication Service took place on June 4, 1967. Additional space for fellowship and classrooms was added in 1982. The congregation closed in 2017.
List of Pastors
- 1967-1981: Rev. Dr. Arthur Spomer
- 1982-1988: Rev. Todd J. Brunworth
- 1987-1994: Rev. Henry C. Brinker
- 1996-2000: Rev. Scott K. Siedler
- 2003-2016: Rev. Rodger L. Williams
Extent
1.49 Linear Feet (Three 5" letter boxes, one 2" letter box, and one record book)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
5.8.4.1
Existence and Location of Copies
Official acts filmed by Ancestry, Inc. April 20, 2021
Source
- Ancestry.com (Firm) (Host institution, Organization)
- Title
- Lutheran Church of the Divine Shepherd (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Records
- Status
- In Progress
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Concordia Historical Institute Repository
804 Seminary Place
Saint Louis MO 63105 USA
314-505-7935
reference@concordiahistoricalinstitute.org