Anniversary Events
Mark your calendars for these great events coming up
Founded in 1926, United Lutheran Church was born out of a desire to have a fully English speaking church in Eugene. Although there were many Lutheran churches in town at the time, members of Trinity Lutheran Church(now known as Central Lutheran) felt their needs were not met in a mostly Norwegian speaking church. Trinity worshipped primarily in Norwegian but did have an English constitution and infrequent English services. Second and third generation immigrants felt less connected to the culture and languages of their ancestors, and desired English faith formation for their children. Following a year of dispute, United formed and joined the ULCA (United Lutheran Church of America). Since it’s foundation, United has had a focus on addressing the needs of the community and proclaiming the Gospel. United’s commitment to youth, education, community, and social justice make it a standout among Lutheran congregations. We seek to come together with people of other faiths to see what God has in store for our community.
100th Anniversary Capital Projects
As we will be holding more events in our fellowship hall, we are needing to add speakers, a projector, a new hung screen, microphones, amplifier, etc. It has been clear that we could use a more stable system that will allow us to hear and see better. While this seems expensive, prices are only going up. We have received a bid from Smeed and checked it with Pro Sound and Video. Give to hear and see better in our fellowship hall.
This project will replace the stairs and railings that lead up to our kitchen to make them secure and more maintenance free. Steel will be used for the railings and likely cement for the stairs themselves. We will be looking to combine this with replacing the old pilings that are rotting away. Give that we may enter and exit safely from the kitchen.
If you walk down the stairs from the kitchen, you will notice that some of the railway ties are beginning to rot away. It may most sense to do this work in conjunction with the stairs. We are having a bid updated.
As we welcome folks back for our 100th anniversary, we want to spruce up our entry way. The council has already ok’s having the window on each side of the entry way replaced. In addition Dan is looking to have the area sanded, stained, and repaired as necessary. Give to make a good first impression.
This is an expensive project. We are currently looking into less expensive options. Our desire is to become more ADA friendly at least on our main level. We are looking into possible grants to help us with this cost. Give a donation to help the most vulnerable enter and exit more easily.