black and white photos from throughout WELS' 175-year history

WELS' 175th anniversary

On May 26, 1850, three pastors met at Salem in Granville, Wisconsin (now Milwaukee) for the constituting convention of the Wisconsin Synod. In 2025, WELS is celebrating the 175th anniversary of that small beginning. For more information, visit WELS Historical Institute's website at welshistoricalinstitute.org/175th.

Historical photos

Forward in Christ anniversary features

WELS news briefs: March 2025

By FIC | 2025/02/28

WELS MINISTRY TO THE MILITARY WELS Military Chaplain Paul Horn and his daughter Calliope (a senior at Luther Preparatory School, […]

The value of history

By Paul Koelpin | 2025/01/30

The past contains a host of touchpoints that can instruct and enlighten our assessment of the present. “I live in […]

175th anniversary photos

By FIC | 2025/01/13

During WELS’ 175th anniversary, Forward in Christ magazine will be spotlighting historic photos and sharing more about what is taking […]

Happy anniversary, WELS!

By Joel Otto | 2024/12/26

“HAPPY ANNIVERSARY” are words relished by a husband and wife. These words lead to reminiscing about the first date, the […]