Illinois -- History

Scope and Contents Saint John's Lutheran Church Constitution and By-Laws St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Postcard: Saint John's Sanctuary Exterior Mysterien der Missouri-Synode by G. Alfs Invitation: Diamond Jubilee Celebrations Dedication Week Booklet (February 20-25, 1927) St. John's Pekin, ILL., Dedicates (1927) "St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church" Central Illinois District Lutheran vol. XIII, no. 2 (April...

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Saint John's English Lutheran Church

• Yearbook and Directory 1927

Zion Lutheran Church

• Andenken an die Einweihung der vergrösserten und verschönerten Zions Kirche, 1906
• History of Zion United Church of Christ, 1852-2022

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Zion Lutheran Church

• Order of Services: Dedication (June 12, 1966)
• Order of Services: 10th anniversary (June 13, 1976) (2 copies)
• Brief History: 10th anniversary (2 copies)
• Order of Service: 20th anniversary (June 29, 1986
• Church Directory: 20th anniversary, 1986

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Record Book 1

• Baptisms 1859-1976
• Confirmations 1894-1976

Record Book 2

• Funerals 1865-1976
• Communion records 1865-1976
• Weddings 1864-1976
Folder of loose items from Record book

Parish Register

• Baptisms 1976-2021
• Confirmations 1977-2021
• Marriages 1978-2021
• Funerals 1977-2022

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The collection contains a historical record of the church.

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Redeemer Lutheran Church

• Postcard of Interior of church
• Orders of Service - Dedication, April 26 - May 1, 1925
• Order of Service/Booklet - 50th Anniversary, September 23, 1962
• Order of Service/Booklet - 75th Anniversary, September 27, 1987
• Paperwork - Merger with Good Shepherd, Berwyn, Illinois, 2002

General Scope and Content Collection contains photos, minutes, financial records, church records (2 books), constitutions and by-laws, and historical documents. The original church record book has handwritten entries, the practical church record book has typed entries from the first book and continued with handwritten entries. Church Record Book Baptisms 1936-1964 Confirmations 1935-1963 Marriages 1935-1963 Burials...

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The collection contains minutes from Congregational and Council Meetings, propositions, dedication booklets, a church history, photographs, and the parish record books.