Minnesota North District (LCMS) - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

The Minnesota North District is one of the 35 districts

Districts of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod

The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod is organized into 35 districts, 33 of which are defined along geographic lines. Each district has a president who oversees the congregations in his district, which are further subdivided into local circuits...

of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod

Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod

The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod is a traditional, confessional Lutheran denomination in the United States. With 2.3 million members, it is both the eighth largest Protestant denomination and the second-largest Lutheran body in the U.S. after the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The Synod...

(LCMS), and covers the northern two-thirds of the state of Minnesota

Minnesota

Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...

; it also includes two congregations in Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...

. The southern third of Minnesota constitutes the Minnesota South District

Minnesota South District (LCMS)

The Minnesota South District is one of the 35 districts of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod , and covers the southern third of the state of Minnesota including the Twin Cities area; it also includes two congregations in Wisconsin...

, and the rest of Wisconsin is divided between the North Wisconsin

North Wisconsin District (LCMS)

The North Wisconsin District is one of the 35 districts of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod , and covers the northern two-thirds of Wisconsin as well as the western half of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. In addition, one congregation in the district's area is in the non-geographic SELC District...

and South Wisconsin Districts

South Wisconsin District (LCMS)

The South Wisconsin District is one of the 35 districts of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod , and covers the southern third of the state of Wisconsin. The northern two-thirds are in the North Wisconsin District; there are also two Wisconsin congregations in the Minnesota North District...

. In addition, two Minnesota congregations are in the non-geographic English District

English District (LCMS)

The English District is one of the 35 districts of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod . It is one of the Synod's two non-geographical districts, along with the SELC District, and has its origins in the congregations of the former English Evangelical Lutheran Synod, which merged with the LCMS in...

. The Minnesota North District includes approximately 206 congregations and missions, subdivided into 18 circuits

Circuit (LCMS)

A circuit, in the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod , is a local grouping of congregations within one of the Synod's 35 districts. Circuits typically include 8 to 12 congregations...

, as well as 22 preschools and 7 elementary schools

Lutheran school

Lutheran schools and education were a priority for Lutherans who emigrated to the United States and Australia from Germany and Scandinavia. One of the first things they did was to create schools for their children. This strong educational tradition was handed down from Martin Luther himself. The...

. Baptized

Baptism

In Christianity, baptism is for the majority the rite of admission , almost invariably with the use of water, into the Christian Church generally and also membership of a particular church tradition...

membership in district congregations is approximately 59,521.

The Minnesota North District was formed in 1963 when the Minnesota District was divided. District offices are located in Brainerd, Minnesota

Brainerd, Minnesota

Brainerd is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 13,590 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Crow Wing County and one of the largest cities in Central Minnesota...

; the Rev. Donald Fondow has been the district president since 2003, and was reelected to a third term in 2009. Delegates from each congregation meet in convention every three years to elect the district president, vice presidents, circuit counselors, a board of directors, and other officers; the last convention was held in 2009, and the next will be held April 16-18, 2012 in Alexandria, MN.

Presidents

Rev. Alfred C. Seltz, 1963–70
Rev. August T. Mennicke, 1970–86
Rev. Richard L. Guehna, 1986-96 (died in office)
Rev. David P. Strohschein, 1996-97 (acting president)
Rev. David A. Bode, 1997-2003
Rev. Donald J. Fondow, 2003-present

Oldest congregations

1870 - Saint John Lutheran Church, North Branch, Minnesota
North Branch, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,023 people, 2,815 households, and 2,147 families residing in the city. The population density was 224.9 people per square mile . There were 2,900 housing units at an average density of 81.3 per square mile...
1872 - Immanuel Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Fergus Falls is a city in and the county seat of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 13,138 at the 2010 census.-Today:...
1873 - Immanuel Lutheran Church, Albany, Minnesota
Albany, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,796 people, 708 households, and 436 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,287.6 people per square mile . There were 732 housing units at an average density of 524.8 per square mile...
1873 - Saint John Lutheran Church, Elizabeth, Minnesota
Elizabeth, Minnesota
Elizabeth is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 173 at the 2010 census. It has gained the nickname of E-town by some of the residents.-Geography:...
1873 - St. John's Lutheran Church, Rush City, Minnesota
Rush City, Minnesota
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,079 people, 844 households, and 524 families residing in the city. The population density was 990.3 people per square mile . There were 908 housing units at an average density of 292.9 per square mile...
1873 - Trinity Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Fergus Falls is a city in and the county seat of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 13,138 at the 2010 census.-Today:...
1874 - Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Alexandria, Minnesota
Alexandria, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,820 people, however the most recent count suggests a population upwards of 10,000, which is displayed on Alexandria's city limits signs. The census lists 4,047 households, and 2,011 families residing in the city. The population density was 992.5 people per...
1874 - Saint James Lutheran Church, Parkers Prairie, Minnesota
Parkers Prairie, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 991 people, 401 households, and 240 families residing in the town. The population density was 841.8 people per square mile . There were 442 housing units at an average density of 375.4 per square mile . The racial makeup of the town was 99.39% White, 0.10%...
1875 - Saint Luke Lutheran Church, Wood Lake, Minnesota
Wood Lake, Minnesota
Wood Lake is a city in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 439 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
1875 - Saint Paul's Lutheran Church, Perham, Minnesota
Perham, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,559 people, 1,104 households, and 642 families residing in the city. The population density was 976.2 people per square mile . There were 1,167 housing units at an average density of 445.2 per square mile...
1876 - Trinity Lutheran Church, Holloway, Minnesota
Holloway, Minnesota
Holloway is a city in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 92 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
1876 - Zion Lutheran Church, Princeton, Minnesota
Princeton, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,933 people, 1,624 households, and 998 families residing in the city. The population density was 887.7 people per square mile . There were 1,670 housing units at an average density of 376.9 per square mile...
1877 - Zion Lutheran Church, St. Francis, Minnesota
St. Francis, Minnesota
As of the census of 2009, there were 7,298 people, 1,638 households, and 1,300 families residing in the city. The population density was 210.6 people per square mile . There were 1,686 housing units at an average density of 72.3 per square mile...
1880 - Zion Lutheran Church, Alexandria, Minnesota
Alexandria, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,820 people, however the most recent count suggests a population upwards of 10,000, which is displayed on Alexandria's city limits signs. The census lists 4,047 households, and 2,011 families residing in the city. The population density was 992.5 people per...
1881 - Trinity Lutheran Church, Long Prairie, Minnesota
Long Prairie, Minnesota
At the 2000 census, there were 3,040 people, 1,229 households and 769 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,285.2 per square mile . There were 1,334 housing units at an average density of 564.0 per square mile...
1882 - Saint John's Lutheran Church, Ada, Minnesota
Ada, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,657 people, 749 households, and 432 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,234.4 people per square mile . There were 835 housing units at an average density of 622.1 per square mile...
1882 - Trinity Lutheran Church, Bellingham, Minnesota
Bellingham, Minnesota
Bellingham is a city in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 168 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
1884 - First English Lutheran Church, Dorset, Minnesota
Dorset, Minnesota
Dorset is an unincorporated community in Henrietta Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States.The community is located six miles northeast of Park Rapids and six miles west of Nevis....
1884 - Nicolai Lutheran Church, Canby, Minnesota
Canby, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there are 1,903 people, 842 households, and 453 families residing in the city. The population density is 876.5 people per square mile . There are 918 housing units at an average density of 422.8 per square mile...
1884 - Saint Paul Lutheran Church, Melrose, Minnesota
Melrose, Minnesota
Melrose is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,598 at the 2010 census. It is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
1884 - Zion Lutheran Church, Pine City, Minnesota
Pine City, Minnesota
Pine City is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,123 at the 2010 census. Pine City is the county seat of, and the largest city in, Pine County...

Oldest in Wisconsin: Christ Lutheran Church, Superior, Wisconsin

Superior, Wisconsin

Superior is a city in and the county seat of Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 26,960 at the 2010 census. Located at the junction of U.S. Highways 2 and 53, it is north of and adjacent to both the Village of Superior and the Town of Superior.Superior is at the western...

, 1892

Largest congregations

Membership totals include all baptized members and are according to the LCMS website.

1330- Trinity Lutheran Church, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 10,213 people, 3,921 households, and 2,599 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,234.1 people per square mile . There were 4,017 housing units at an average density of 878.7 per square mile...
1280- Zion Lutheran Church, Alexandria, Minnesota
Alexandria, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,820 people, however the most recent count suggests a population upwards of 10,000, which is displayed on Alexandria's city limits signs. The census lists 4,047 households, and 2,011 families residing in the city. The population density was 992.5 people per...
1276- Saint John Lutheran Church, Park Rapids, Minnesota
Park Rapids, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,276 people, 1,476 households, and 788 families residing in the city. The population density was 547.5 people per square mile . There were 1,616 housing units at an average density of 270.1 per square mile...
1186- First Lutheran Church, Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,764 people, 3,446 households, and 1,943 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,057.8 people per square mile . There were 3,621 housing units at an average density of 493.3 per square mile...
1184- Holy Cross Lutheran Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota
St. Cloud, Minnesota
St. Cloud is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and the largest population center in the state's central region. The population was 65,842 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Stearns County...
1130- Zion Lutheran Church, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
-Demographics:As of the official census of 2000, there were 7,348 people, 3,319 households, and 1,845 families permanently residing in the city. The population density was 980.4 people per square mile . There were 3,782 housing units at an average density of 504.6 per square mile...
1040- Zion Lutheran Church, Brainerd, Minnesota
Brainerd, Minnesota
Brainerd is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 13,590 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Crow Wing County and one of the largest cities in Central Minnesota...
1035- Redeemer Lutheran Church, Willmar, Minnesota
Willmar, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,351 people, 7,302 households, and 4,461 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,549.9 people per square mile . There were 7,789 housing units at an average density of 657.8 per square mile...
1028- Trinity Lutheran Church, New York Mills, Minnesota
New York Mills, Minnesota
New York Mills is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,199 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Transportation:U.S...
1024- Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Frazee, Minnesota
Frazee, Minnesota
The United States Census Bureau estimated the population to be 1,385 in 2007. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,377 people, 504 households, and 318 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,593.2 people per square mile . There were 553 housing units at an average density of...
946- Trinity Lutheran Church, Long Prairie, Minnesota
Long Prairie, Minnesota
At the 2000 census, there were 3,040 people, 1,229 households and 769 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,285.2 per square mile . There were 1,334 housing units at an average density of 564.0 per square mile...
790- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Cohasset, Minnesota
Cohasset, Minnesota
Cohasset is a city in Itasca County, Minnesota, USA. The population was 2,698 at the 2010 census.U.S. Highway 2 serves as a main arterial route in the city.-Geography:...
789- Immanuel Lutheran Church, Parkers Prairie, Minnesota
Parkers Prairie, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 991 people, 401 households, and 240 families residing in the town. The population density was 841.8 people per square mile . There were 442 housing units at an average density of 375.4 per square mile . The racial makeup of the town was 99.39% White, 0.10%...
726- St. John Lutheran Church, Wadena, Minnesota
Wadena, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,294 people, 1,871 households, and 1,062 families residing in the city. The population density was 818.4 people per square mile . There were 1,964 housing units at an average density of 374.3 per square mile...
703- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Moorhead, Minnesota
Moorhead, Minnesota
Moorhead is a city in Clay County, Minnesota, United States, and the largest city in northwest Minnesota. The population was 38,065 at the 2010 Census. It is the county seat of Clay County....

Largest in Wisconsin: Christ Lutheran Church, Superior, Wisconsin

Superior, Wisconsin

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