Luther Memorial Church, Madison
Luther Memorial Church is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), it is known for its worship, music, education, social ministry and preschool programs.
Luther Memorial Church was founded in 1907 as a Bible study group. Later the congregation rented space in a synagogue for weekly worship, then moved into its first permanent location at 626 University Avenue, a designated Madison landmark once called Luther Memorial Chapel and now known as the Church Key Bar and Grill. In 1923 Luther Memorial moved into its newly built Neo-Gothic building at 1021 University Avenue. This building was designated as a Madison Landmark in 2011, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018.
Luther Memorial Church was founded in 1907 as a Bible study group. Later the congregation rented space in a synagogue for weekly worship, then moved into its first permanent location at 626 University Avenue, a designated Madison landmark once called Luther Memorial Chapel and now known as the Church Key Bar and Grill. In 1923 Luther Memorial moved into its newly built Neo-Gothic building at 1021 University Avenue. This building was designated as a Madison Landmark in 2011, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018.
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Sight Name: Luther Memorial Church
Sight Location: Madison, USA (See walking tours in Madison)
Sight Type: Religious
Sight Location: Madison, USA (See walking tours in Madison)
Sight Type: Religious
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