Our History:
From the earliest days of Cedarburg, when horse-drawn wagons worked their way through the mud and mire of Washington Avenue, Immanuel Lutheran Church has been an important factor in the local community. The original Immanuel congregation was established in 1852.
In the beginning, Immanuel was organized as a congregation of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. By 1919, the affiliation had changed to the ALC (American Lutheran Church), which evolved into the present ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) organization in 1988.
The congregation's first meetings were held in a small building just south of the current site. The present church building, built in 1883, cost only $7,745 to construct.
Our Mission:
Welcome to the Journey of Faith.
People of all ages and life stages worship, grow in faith, and serve together at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Children, youth and family ministry is emphasized and opened to all in the area. God’s love, revealed in Jesus, helps up care for one another and stay open to new friendships. With deep roots in historic Cedarburg, the congregation builds on the strengths of experienced members and newcomers in meeting today’s opportunities to thrive in God’s grace. The church invites all to discover and use God-given abilities individually and in relationship with others. The Lord’s Spirit calls us together in a Holy Communion of forgiveness and hope. You are welcome to visit, sing, play, celebrate, search, test, struggle, and discover the joy of life with us and with our gracious God.
