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Community news: March 2026

Bethlehem, Menomonee Falls/Germantown, Wis., celebrated the teaching ministry anniversaries of Mike Mittelstadt (30 years) and Kris Strasser (25 years).

On Jan. 18, home mission congregation Harbor Lutheran Church, Cambridge, Mass., held its launch service.

Campus ministry students from Anchor, Marquette, and Peace, Houghton, Mich., joined together for a retreat in Houghton that included Bible study, worship, and snow skiing.

BISON, SOUTH DAKOTA

Lady with grey hair Bison SD flowers and cake
On Nov. 9, 2025, Christ, Bison, S.D., honored Diana Landis for serving as a church organist for more than 60 years.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

Milwaukee German heritage altar candles
On Dec. 17, 2025, WELS Historical Institute hosted a German Christmas song service at the historic Salem Landmark Church in Milwaukee. Pictured is Pastor Robert Weiss.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

Orchesta music instruments stage milwaukee WI
Wisconsin Lutheran High School, Milwaukee, Wis., hosted the first WELS String Fest Festival Concert on Jan. 31. The mass orchestra concert featured a total of 40 musicians, which included students from Wisconsin Lutheran High School; Shoreland Lutheran High School, Somers; Luther Preparatory School, Watertown; and Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School, Jackson, all in Wisconsin.

Volume 113, Number 03
Issue: March 2026