Salem United Church of Christ
Wanatah IN
46390
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Who we are
Welcome to Salem United Church of Christ! We are located in beautiful downtown Wanatah, Indiana.
2019 is a special year for us - we celebrate our 150th anniversary!
Stay tuned for special events as we celebrate 150 years of worship in Wanatah!
We hope to see you at one of our wonderful worship services or events!
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2019 is a special year for us - we celebrate our 150th anniversary!
Stay tuned for special events as we celebrate 150 years of worship in Wanatah!
We hope to see you at one of our wonderful worship services or events!
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Location of worship
302 South Main Street
Wanatah,
IN
46390
United States
Phone: 219-733-2639
Fax: 219-733-9654
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Church Pastor
Pastor
302 South Main Street
Wanatah,
IN
46390
United States
Phone: 219-733-2639
Fax: 219-733-9654
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Denomination
United Church of Christ
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Victoria S. Ubben Â
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Mailing Address
PO Box 205
Wanatah, Indiana
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Salem United Church of Christ Service Times
Sunday Services:
Come join us every week starting at 10:00am for Worship service. We would love to see you there!
Every Week -
10:00am Worship
September - May
9:00am Sunday School
Cancellations
If worship service needs to be cancelled any time in the future due to inclement weather, the Council will notify the following radio stations: Valparaiso WLJE 105.5 FM, Knox WKVI 99.3 FM, LaPorte WCOE 96.7 FM.
If weather is questionable, please tune in to one of these stations for information on cancellations.
We will try to make our decision as early as possible.
It's been more than 4 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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Come join us every week starting at 10:00am for Worship service. We would love to see you there!
Every Week -
10:00am Worship
September - May
9:00am Sunday School
Cancellations
If worship service needs to be cancelled any time in the future due to inclement weather, the Council will notify the following radio stations: Valparaiso WLJE 105.5 FM, Knox WKVI 99.3 FM, LaPorte WCOE 96.7 FM.
If weather is questionable, please tune in to one of these stations for information on cancellations.
We will try to make our decision as early as possible.
It's been more than 4 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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Salem United Church of Christ History
SIGNIFICANT DATES IN SALEM'S HISTORY
1866 - First land bought by congregation
1869 - Congregation organized as "German United Evangelical Salem Congregation"
1870 - First parsonage built
1871 - Sunday School organized
1875 - First cemetery land purchased (Nickel Plate)
1876 - St. John's dissolves with Salem
1879 - First bell purchased
1884 - Present church lot purchased
1885 - First organ purchased
1886 - Second parsonage built
1889 - Ladies' Aid "Frauen Verin" organized
1891 - Present cemetery land purchased
1895 - Red Brick Church built
1906 - Kitchen and dining room addition on west end of church
1906 - First Harvest Festival
1919 - Electric lights installed in sancutary
1923 - Women's Guild "Missionary Society" organized
1927 - Paintings added to front of sanctuary
1934 - Merger with Reformed Church (now Evangelical and Reformed)
1943 - Fellowship Class organized
1944 - Youth Fellowship organized
1950 - Moller pipe organ installed
1952 - Men's Brotherhood organized
1956 - Harvest Home began again after 30 years
1957 - E & R Church merged to become United Church of Christ
1960 - Memorial Hall addition
1971 - Thur parsonage built
1978 - Christian Education Board organized
1979 - Bell Choir organized
1994 - 125th Anniversary celebration
1995 - 100th Anniversary of Red Brick Church
1995 - Church redecorated
2019 - 150th Anniversary of Salem Congregation
PASTORS OF SALEM
1869-1870 Carl Schaub
1870-1872 J. Lindenmeyer
1873-1875 Caspar Nussbaum
1875-1886 Jul Grunert
1886-1890 Philip Werheim
1891-1899 William Schulz
1899-1905 C. D. Kiefel
1905-1911 John Bollens
1911-1917 William Howe
1917-1919 John Krause
1919-1921 G Ronte
1921-1922 George DuVal
1923-1935 John Schaible
1935-1942 Karl H.A. Rest
1942-1949 Melvin Miller
1950-1964 Edwin F. Mayer
1965-1969 Carl A. Renter
1970-1982 William J. Bertsch
1983-1988 Robert A. Anderson
1989-1992 - Marvin E. Schrolucke
1993-1998 James R. Mitchell
1999-2007 Craig Forwalter
2009-2015 Carol J. Nordstrom
2016-Present Victoria S. Ubben
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1866 - First land bought by congregation
1869 - Congregation organized as "German United Evangelical Salem Congregation"
1870 - First parsonage built
1871 - Sunday School organized
1875 - First cemetery land purchased (Nickel Plate)
1876 - St. John's dissolves with Salem
1879 - First bell purchased
1884 - Present church lot purchased
1886 - Second parsonage built
1889 - Ladies' Aid "Frauen Verin" organized
1891 - Present cemetery land purchased
1895 - Red Brick Church built
1906 - Kitchen and dining room addition on west end of church
1906 - First Harvest Festival
1919 - Electric lights installed in sancutary
1923 - Women's Guild "Missionary Society" organized
1934 - Merger with Reformed Church (now Evangelical and Reformed)
1943 - Fellowship Class organized
1944 - Youth Fellowship organized
1950 - Moller pipe organ installed
1952 - Men's Brotherhood organized
1956 - Harvest Home began again after 30 years
1957 - E & R Church merged to become United Church of Christ
1960 - Memorial Hall addition
1978 - Christian Education Board organized
1979 - Bell Choir organized
1994 - 125th Anniversary celebration
1995 - 100th Anniversary of Red Brick Church
1995 - Church redecorated
2019 - 150th Anniversary of Salem Congregation
PASTORS OF SALEM
1869-1870 Carl Schaub
1873-1875 Caspar Nussbaum
1875-1886 Jul Grunert
1886-1890 Philip Werheim
1891-1899 William Schulz
1899-1905 C. D. Kiefel
1905-1911 John Bollens
1911-1917 William Howe
1917-1919 John Krause
1921-1922 George DuVal
1923-1935 John Schaible
1935-1942 Karl H.A. Rest
1942-1949 Melvin Miller
1950-1964 Edwin F. Mayer
1965-1969 Carl A. Renter
1970-1982 William J. Bertsch
1983-1988 Robert A. Anderson
1993-1998 James R. Mitchell
1999-2007 Craig Forwalter
2009-2015 Carol J. Nordstrom
2016-Present Victoria S. Ubben
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Salem United Church of Christ FAQs
Question: Where is Salem United Church of Christ located?
Answer: Salem United Church of Christ is located at 302 South Main Street, Wanatah, Indiana.
Question: Who is Salem United Church of Christ's pastor?
Answer: Salem United Church of Christ's pastor is Victoria S. Ubben.
Question: What time is service at Salem United Church of Christ?
Answer: Sunday Services: Come join us every week starting at 10:00am for Worship service. We would love to see you there! Every Week - 10:00am Worship September - May 9:00am Sunday School Cancellations If worship service needs to be cancelled any time in the future due to inclement weather, the Council will notify the following radio stations: Valparaiso WLJE 105.5 FM, Knox WKVI 99.3 FM, LaPorte WCOE 96.7 FM. If weather is questionable, please tune in to one of these stations for information on cancellations. We will try to make our decision as early as possible.
Question: What is Salem United Church of Christ's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/SalemUccWanatah/
Question: What is Salem United Church of Christ's website?
Answer: https://www.salemchurchwanatah.com/
Question: What denominaiton is Salem United Church of Christ?
Answer: Salem United Church of Christ belongs to United Church of Christ denomination.
Answer: Salem United Church of Christ is located at 302 South Main Street, Wanatah, Indiana.
Question: Who is Salem United Church of Christ's pastor?
Answer: Salem United Church of Christ's pastor is Victoria S. Ubben.
Question: What time is service at Salem United Church of Christ?
Answer: Sunday Services: Come join us every week starting at 10:00am for Worship service. We would love to see you there! Every Week - 10:00am Worship September - May 9:00am Sunday School Cancellations If worship service needs to be cancelled any time in the future due to inclement weather, the Council will notify the following radio stations: Valparaiso WLJE 105.5 FM, Knox WKVI 99.3 FM, LaPorte WCOE 96.7 FM. If weather is questionable, please tune in to one of these stations for information on cancellations. We will try to make our decision as early as possible.
Question: What is Salem United Church of Christ's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/SalemUccWanatah/
Question: What is Salem United Church of Christ's website?
Answer: https://www.salemchurchwanatah.com/
Question: What denominaiton is Salem United Church of Christ?
Answer: Salem United Church of Christ belongs to United Church of Christ denomination.
Forgive us
O God, forgive the poverty and the pettiness of our prayers . Listen not to our words but to the yearnings of our hearts. Hear beneath our petitions the crying of our need.
Salem United Church of Christ listing was last updated on the 7th of June, 2019
