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Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
300 Gaston Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 366-4667
Our Mission at Grace:
To proclaim the Gospel of Christ in word and
deed, satisfying spiritual needs.
Rev. Matthew Holbert
Sunday Services
8:30 am and 9:30 am
Fellowship before and after each service
Wednesday Services
7:00 pm Vespers
7:45 pm Choir practice
WELCA Sister Circle
3rd Tuesday of the month 6:30 pm
2022 Church Council Members:
Sabrina Chadwell
Jessica Raikes
Bill Bradley
Janet Wean
Mike Novitske
Denise Porter
Ray Carr
Robert Meffe
Jim Chadwell - Church Treasurer
Sexton - Jim Nichols
Some Milestones of Grace...
"Grace in 1909"
Easter, April 3, 1904, organization of congregation.
July 1, 1904, first regular pastor.
January 1, 1906, lot purchased.
September 26, 1909, cornerstone laid.
May 16, 1910, the building dedicated.
April 17, 1912, the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of West Virginia
was organized in Grace Church.
1921, the painting "The Good Shepherd" a copy of the masterpiece by
Plockhorst, was done in oil on the chancel wall over the
altar by Gertrude DeBrau of Cumberland, MD.
May 1, 1925, became self supporting.
"Pipe Organ and Choir Loft"
April 30, 1940, the subbasement was dedicated for use as an
educational and recreational center. Work on the subbasement
had been started some years earlier by the Boy Scouts
and adults gave a helping hand to complete the work.
Our Boy Scouts continue to hold their weekly meetings at Grace.
1950, the unification of the Women's organizations of the church.
January 1952, a resolution was passed which would permit women to
serve on the Church Council. Mrs. W. Glenn Norman was elected to the council,
being the first woman Church Council member.
1988, ramps were added to the front entrance of the church making
Grace Lutheran Church handicapped accessible.
"Front view of Grace showing handicap accessible ramp"
2002, Circle of Grace was formed for the women of the church.
2003, a Food Pantry was started to aid the community.
2004, "Celebrating 100 years of Grace."
"Grace in 2009"
Pastor Hann had a huge impact at Grace Lutheran. He served as Pastor at Grace for decades
(from January 1934 through May 1970) and was a very dedicated Pastor,
which is why Hann Hall is named in honor of his ministry at Grace.
Links:
West Virginia - Western Maryland Synod http://www.wv-wmd.org/
Camp Luther http://www.camplutherwv.com/
Women of the ELCA http://www.womenoftheelca.org
Facebook :
Facebook.com/GraceLutheranChurch-Fairmont,WV
Facebook.com/WestVirginia-WesternMarylandWELCA
Facebook.com/WV-WMDSynod,ELCA
