Velkommen to Concordia Lutheran Church, established in 1905.
The church is in good condition and the grounds are well maintained.
It was a nice surprise to see the bell still in the bell tower.
The church sits in a little meadow next to a farm yard.
The stained glass window above the front door. Overcast days make for the best photos of stained glass windows as it's much easier to control the light.
I'm used to seeing the old-fashioned type of altars in Lutheran churches but this one is of modern and artfully economical design. It looks very 1960-ish.
The patina on the wooden pews is second to none and a delight to see. Each pew consists of a tongue-in-groove back with a solid plank for each seat and end.
Looking towards the altar from the entrance. The church would comfortably seat over a hundred people.
Usually the basement of a Lutheran church has a "gathering place" with kitchen and tables for the parishioners to socialize over a meal. Not so in this case...these timbers keep the basement walls from collapsing. Good to see that someone cares. I hope it lasts for another century.
Photographed near Canwood, Saskatchewan on October 25, 2019.
It looks as though it's still in use - at least sporadically.
ReplyDeleteMany country churches still host special services and an occasional wedding or funeral.
DeleteMy great-grandfather was one of the original members of this church. The church holds a potluck lunch on the second Sunday in June each year.
ReplyDeleteIt's great that you have a personal link to the church and am glad you saw the photos. A potluck supper sounds awfully good too.
DeleteIt's lovely inside!
ReplyDeleteI'd have to agree with that!
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