History

The first service of Christ Lutheran Church was held at Tusculum School on September 10, 1961 with 55 present.  October 29, 1961, Reformation Sunday, the first service was held in the new church building with 60 present.  December 3, 1961, saw the dedication of the church building and the Rev. August Wenzel was installed as the first pastor.  He, along with the original charter members, watched Christ Lutheran grow in number and ministry to the point an education wing was added in 1965.  Pastor Wenzel served Christ Lutheran until August 1968.  In October 1968, Pastor Vernon Bigalk became the pastor and faithfully served until August 1976.  In October 1976, Pastor Michael Althauser became the third pastor of Christ Lutheran, serving until October 1992.  Pastor Althauser was involved with the new construction at 299 Haywood Lane during 1990 and the merger to the ELCA in 1991.  When Pastor Althauser left, we were blessed with the Rev. Ferdinand Meyer, who served on an interim basis until January 1994.  Pastor Larry Richardson joined the family of Christ Lutheran Church in January 1994 serving to the present.