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Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries
115 N. Wyman St.
Rockford, IL 61101
Mariel Heinke - Director
p 815-962-4279
f 815-962-4285
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ralmmail@aol.com
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For a statement of what we
believe please refer to the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America website at
www.elca.org
We emphasize the grace of God, who in love sent
Jesus as Savior of the world, inviting people to
turn to God and be forgiven and enjoy a great,
purposeful life as his people.
Salem Lutheran Church was founded on the day of
Epiphany (January 6), 1907, as a congregation of
the Augustana Lutheran Church. This Swedish
background is still much in evidence with Sancta
Lucia celebrations and an annual Swedish
Christmas lutefisk dinner. Yet over the years
Salem has become more diverse--and this
continues to be an important part of ministry.
The congregation is eager to welcome people of
all ethnic backgrounds.
One important Salem tradition has been the
support of overseas missionaries. At present,
Salem is sending support to medical Doctor Steve
Friberg and his family in Tanzania, East Africa,
and Pastor Twila Schock who has been serving in
Europe.
Salem seeks to serve the midtown (and 61104 zip
code) area of Rockford. Although members now
commute from all over the area, many remember
growing up within the immediate neighborhood.
Salem's mission statement, "Christ lives--we
serve", applies to the geographical area as well
as to Salem members and to wider outreach into
the whole world.
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