About Braham Lutheran
The congregation began in 1879, however the current building dates only to 1987. Today’s church sits on 9.5 acres in the northwest corner of Braham. Upon entering the Aztec white brick structure, there is an expansive narthex leading to a sanctuary that will seat 230. The sanctuary includes a choir loft, a pipe organ, and a large stained glass rose window as well other stained glass throughout.
What We Believe
This congregation confesses the Gospel, recorded in the Holy Scripture and confessed in the ecumenical creeds and Lutheran confessional writings, as the power of God to create and sustain the Church for God’s mission in the world.
History
- 1879 - Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rice Lake was organized in a private home by 29 adults.
- 1882 - A simple frame church was constructed at the site of the Rice Lake Cemetery.
- 1900 - Rice Lake congregation constructed a mission chapel in the new village of Braham.
- 1907 - A large church building was constructed for $6,500.
- 1940 - An extensive remodel happened with the addition of an educational wing.
- 1949 - A new parsonage was completed.
- 1979 - The congregation celebrated its centennial year with numerous special services.
- September 1985 - A lightning bolt struck the church roof and the resulting fire destroyed the structure and most of the contents.
- June 1987 - Worshippers gathered for the first services in the new building and have continued to gather there until today.
Leadership
Reverend Jacob Burkman
Interim Paster
Andrea Downing
Minister of Music
Carol Erickson
Office Coordinator
Rebecca Turnquist
Treasurer and Financial Secretary
Braham Evangelical Lutheran Church
905 Central Dr W
Braham, MN 55006
Mailing Address:
PO Box 417
Braham, MN 55006
Church Office
Tue-Thur, 9:00-1:00
After Hours Emergencies
Reverend Jacob Burkman
Sunday Service: 10:00 am
Sunday School: 10:15 am