North Waseca Lutheran Church-ELCA

North Waseca Lutheran Church-ELCA Sunday Worship: 8:45am,
Holy Communion on 1st and 3rd Sundays,
Young at Heart Service on 2nd Sundays They felt the need of the Word of God.

North Waseca Lutheran Church was founded by early Norwegian immigrants. History tells us that in the forty years between 1825 and 1865, an average of 2,000 people left Norway each year for America. For the eight years that followed 1865, an average of 13,862 Norwegians came to America each year. By 1855, the first group of Norwegians had come to Waseca County. John Sigurson (Johnson) and his son T

orbjorn, Sjur Olson (Bagne), Aslak Herlaugson (Quitney), Peder Nilsen, Jens Olson, Kristoffer Olson, and Tarald Anonsen (Anderson) were in this first group. Several more Norwegians arrived in 1856 and settled on land in Iosco and Blooming Grove Townships. Since most of the neighbors were Norwegian, they lived much as they did in Norway, clinging to the old customs and especially to the native language. In the midst of adjusting to the new land, new friends and new problems, it did not take them long to realize that “man doth not live on bread alone.” They felt the need of a Church in which they could worship. Pastor Laur Larsen from Rush River, Wisconsin was contacted and asked to come for a visit. He was a Norwegian missionary pastor who traveled throughout this part of the territory. On Sunday, October 17, 1858, some of the settlers gathered at the home of Aslak Herlaugson to organize a Lutheran congregation. Pastor Larsen was with them. He had drafted a constitution. It was read and adopted and the congregation was established. The first pastor called to North Waseca Lutheran Church was Pastor Bernt Julius Muus. He was replaced by Pastor Quammen and later by Pastor Melby. When the church was finally built, a dedication service was held on July 9, 1874. The speaker at this event was Pastor B.J. Muus, who later became the first President of St. Olaf College in Northfield. In 1905, North Waseca Lutheran Church was instrumental in establishing a new church in the city of Waseca. It was first known as First English Lutheran Church, and today is known as Grace Lutheran Church. Four pastors have served at least 20 years at North Waseca Lutheran Church. They are:

Pastor O.A. Melby 1872-1896
Pastor R.P. Wasbotten 1897-1922
Pastor Ivar Ramseth 1926-1947
Pastor Allan Tveite 1972-2006

The spirit that was created in North Waseca Lutheran Church in 1858 still exists today. That spirit shows every Sunday as we gather in our sanctuary to worship and sing hymns that have been sung here for 150 years. That same spirit shows in the smiles from our newest to oldest members. The members of this congregation are the bedrock of this church community. A church built on a foundation of belief in Jesus Christ. We welcome new members and long to make them feel the warmth, camaraderie, friendliness, and spirituality displayed here. There is an abundance of young spirit minded people to establish growth and longevity. This family spirit takes on forms…joy, serenity, peace, and love. All can be found in this place; All are welcome in this place.

Service on 5-30
06/01/2026

Service on 5-30

Pastor Peg Marose talks of the number of three(triune) in our church.

Service for 5-17
06/01/2026

Service for 5-17

Honoring Graduates. Pastor Sarah talks of starting new.

Confirmation Sunday with Choir singing.
05/08/2026

Confirmation Sunday with Choir singing.

Confirmation Sunday Choir sings.

4-26-26 Service.
04/27/2026

4-26-26 Service.

4th Sunday of Easter Service. For NWLC and FLC parish.

Easter Service!
04/05/2026

Easter Service!

This Easter Sunday had the Choir sing with a Children's sermon. The traditional story of Risen Christ with Communion.

Palm Sunday
03/31/2026

Palm Sunday

This service is opened with classic palm processional. There is a passion reading with worship music.

March 22 service
03/23/2026

March 22 service

Pastor Sarah talks of the raising of Lazarus. The issue of a Normal in life where things are always changing. The Promise of a new life with resurrection.

Our worship service on Sunday 3/15 is canceled due to the impending blizzard! Please stay safe and warm at home tomorrow...
03/14/2026

Our worship service on Sunday 3/15 is canceled due to the impending blizzard!

Please stay safe and warm at home tomorrow, and say a prayer for all who find themselves at work, on the road, or out and about for any reason during hazardous weather. May we all be safe, have warm shelter, and tremendous patience and care for one another wherever we are as we wait out the storm.

03/13/2026

With the snow storm on the way, here’s a reminder to check for cancellations before you leave for church on Sunday! Our weather updates are posted on this page, the home page of our website, and KEYC.

Service for Feb. 22
03/01/2026

Service for Feb. 22

Jesus and the temptations in the desert.

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40430 120th Street
Waseca, MN
56093

Opening Hours

8am - 11am

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+15072346463

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