Two Norwegian Lutheran congregations combined September 21st 1920 to create First Lutheran Church with the goal of transitioning to English speaking services. Over 100 years later First Lutheran Church still stands and has expanded! This historical marker was dedicated in the church's centennial year.
Head over to
Local Lou Podcast to see some of the newspaper articles referenced in the episode.
Links to some of the research from the episode:
Rev Hans Jacob Glenn (1882-1958) - Find a Grave Memorial
History — First Lutheran Church • ELCA • Sioux Falls, SD (flcsf.org)
Forgotten Sioux Falls - Google Books
