Good Shepherd Lutheran Church records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0649
Scope and Contents
The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church records (1961-1987) contain various financial records, minutes of church council meetings, and church directories. Also included is a calendar of events with church newsletters, membership reports, church correspondence, and documents of the pastors. There are also two architectural drawing rolls of addition and remodeling completed on the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The architectural work was done by Brixen and Christopher Architects.
Dates
- 1961-1987
Creator
- Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Sandy, Utah) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Organizational History
Good Shepherd Lutheran congregation (GSLC) had its beginnings as a mission under the Board of American Missions of the American Lutheran Church. In August 1961 Rev. Berton Hushagen was called to serve as pastor. The first worship service was held at Goff Mortuary in Sandy on November 5th. On 21 February 1962, the congregation was officially organized with fifty members. About four months later, on 25 June, ground was broken at 8600 S. 700 E. in Sandy for the building of our first unit. Completion and dedication took place on 30 December 1962 at which over one hundred members comprised the charter list. Seven years later an educational wing was completed, largely through volunteer labor.
When Pastor Hushagen moved to Columbus, Wisconsin in January, 1970, the congregation was served by interim pastor, Rev. George Schardt. Pastor Jerome C. Trelstad, came to Good Shepherd in June, 1970, from Phoenix, Arizona. In mid 1971 the congregation refinanced its American Missions loan so as to be self-supporting. By 1976 all the notes on the education wing were paid. Through the years a strong Sunday School has been a part of its educational ministry. Also the Bethel Series was launched in January, 1972.
A part-time Parish Assistant, Marty Hoesch, was added in the fall of 1975. After Marty left for seminary in June 1976, the congregation proceeded to call a full-time Lay Assistant. Mr. Douglas Haugen accepted the call and began October 15th. Doug's wife, Doris, was added to our staff as part-time secretary in February 1977. With 669 baptized members (427 confirmed) representing 200 families, Good Shepherd looks to the future as a lighthouse of the Gospel of Christ where many can experience God's love and peace for their lives. [This history was copied from the account located in box 22, folder 5.] In 1981 Rev. Thomas Ashbrook became the minister. He was followed by Rev. Robin Dugall in 1988, and Rev. Arthur Weitschat in 1990, and Rev. James Munter in 1991.
When Pastor Hushagen moved to Columbus, Wisconsin in January, 1970, the congregation was served by interim pastor, Rev. George Schardt. Pastor Jerome C. Trelstad, came to Good Shepherd in June, 1970, from Phoenix, Arizona. In mid 1971 the congregation refinanced its American Missions loan so as to be self-supporting. By 1976 all the notes on the education wing were paid. Through the years a strong Sunday School has been a part of its educational ministry. Also the Bethel Series was launched in January, 1972.
A part-time Parish Assistant, Marty Hoesch, was added in the fall of 1975. After Marty left for seminary in June 1976, the congregation proceeded to call a full-time Lay Assistant. Mr. Douglas Haugen accepted the call and began October 15th. Doug's wife, Doris, was added to our staff as part-time secretary in February 1977. With 669 baptized members (427 confirmed) representing 200 families, Good Shepherd looks to the future as a lighthouse of the Gospel of Christ where many can experience God's love and peace for their lives. [This history was copied from the account located in box 22, folder 5.] In 1981 Rev. Thomas Ashbrook became the minister. He was followed by Rev. Robin Dugall in 1988, and Rev. Arthur Weitschat in 1990, and Rev. James Munter in 1991.
Extent
11.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church records (1961-1987) contain various financial records, minutes of church council meetings, and church directories. Also included is a calendar of events with church newsletters, membership reports, church correspondence, and documents of the pastors. There are also two architectural drawing rolls of addition and remodeling completed on the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The architectural work was done by Brixen and Christopher Architects.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Boxes 1-22 (11 linear feet) was donated by the GSLC in 1991.
Tube 23 (0.5 linear feet) was donated by the GSLC in 2003.
Tube 23 (0.5 linear feet) was donated by the GSLC in 2003.
Separated Materials
Photographs transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P0541).
Processing Information
Processed by Mike Rawson in 1992.
Addendum processed by Amanda Upchurch in 2003.
Addendum processed by Amanda Upchurch in 2003.
- Annual reports
- Architectural drawings (visual works)
- Church records and registers -- Utah -- Salt Lake City
- Correspondence
- Directories
- Financial records
- Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Sandy, Utah) -- Archives
- Lutheran Church -- Utah -- History -- Sources
- Lutherans -- Utah -- Salt Lake City
- Minutes (Records)
- Newsletters
- Protestantism
- Reports
- Salt Lake City (Utah) -- Church history -- Sources
Creator
- Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Sandy, Utah) (Organization)
- Title
- Inventory of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church records
- Author
- Finding aid created by Mike Rawson.
- Date
- 1992 (last modified: 2019)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu