Center Grove Lutheran Church (lcms)
ARCHIVE ROOM

Center Grove has a rich History which started many years ago in 1876. We have many of the original archives, including Sunday School records, financial reports, old publications, council reports and much more!! Come check it out!!

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(Pictured Above) A wedding at the Old Original Church Building. Come to the Archive Room to find out who got Married!

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The painting above was done by Joyce Bowles with permission from the (Warner Press) , and  can be seen on the 2nd Floor

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The 1st picture is how our Church looks now. The 2nd is of our current church before the addition of the new front steps and walk, the last is our original Church which stood where our Cemetery is now. Come to the archive room to find out more about our history.

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Click Here for an Example of What is inside of this Booklet!

The Beginning of Center Grove (Click Here)

Our church was founded in 1876 by 21 Charter members 

With each challenge we have encountered, we became stronger in our faith. We invite you to become a part of the church today and a piece of its history tomorrow.

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This Cabinet has a clear top, with many small objects and documents.

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Call or Email the Church for a tour of the Archive Room

Tropheys from our Youth
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Our Old Communion Vessels
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We have a special section just for our Scouting History!

Old Yearbooks and Records
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News Paper clippings from the 1950's
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Center Grove was featured in the Local Paper when we opened

Family History Books
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Some families gave us their family history to display





Over 130 Years of History