Contact:
Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church
2614 N. Kedzie Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60647
(708) 867-7051 (pastor's residence)
(773) 252-7335 (church hall)
Sigurd Grindheim, Ph.D., Pastor
minnekirkchicago@sbcglobal.net |
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Minnekirken
is the last remaining Norwegian language church in
Chicago, Illinois. Minnekirken, which
means "Memorial Church" in Norwegian, was
first built by Norwegian immigrants as Christ Church in
1912. In 1934, the name was changed to its present
name, in part because of the war memorial which was
dedicated that year in the center of the circular
thoroughfare located across from the church.
Minnekirken is located
at 2614 N. Kedzie Boulevard in an area known to
Chicagoans as "Logan Square." The
neighborhood surrounding the church is typical of
Chicago's North Side neighborhoods and reflective of a
diversity of languages and cultures. Minnekirken serves as a reminder of
a neighborhood heritage long past in which Scandinavians played a significant part. During the
first half of this century there were several
Norwegian language churches in the Logan Square area
and over 20 Norwegian churches in the metropolitan
area. Today, Minnekirken is the last remaining
Norwegian language church.
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