HANCOCK COUNTY — The smell of sauerkraut wafting through the fellowship hall was a sure sign that German Fest had returned to Faith Lutheran Church in Greenfield last weekend. Guests were greeted by ...

Shirley Goodfellow, right, holds her granddaughter Jocelyn Ice, 3, left, as she smiles at the sights and sounds of German Fest Saturday at the First Lutheran Church in Parkersburg. (Photo by Michelle ...

When First German Lutheran Church opened its doors, men and women worshiped on separate sides. All services were spoken in German for its congregation of immigrants. “We were founded in 1855. That’s ...

MANITOWOC – First German Lutheran Church is holding a dedication for its refurbished pipe organ Sept. 15. The church raised $580,000 in 2022 to refurbish the organ, which was built in 1919. Joel ...

MANITOWOC — At a time when many churches have moved to electric guitars and praise bands, one local church is paying big bucks to keep a beloved pipe organ — and its traditional sound — in good ...

The committee planning the 2024 annual German Fest for Oct. 5 at First Lutheran Church in Parkersburg includes, from left, Linda Dally, Sherry Dugan, Becca Reid, Becky Guice, Angie Duckworth, Lori ...