Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church

2016 | Kountze Commons

Hundreds were on hand on Sunday, June 19, as our congregation broke ground on the new building that will include space for a free medical clinic, commons area, expanded parking, […]

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2015 | In the City for Good Campaign

After purchasing the KETV news station property through a gift of the Kountze Memorial Endowment Fund, the congregation begins a capital campaign, raising over $2 million towards the redevelopment of […]

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2013 | The Next Chapter

Following a national search, Rev. Jeffery Alvestad (2013-   ), a graduate of Luther Seminary, begins his ministry as Senior Pastor on July 1, 2013. The Congregation looks ahead with […]

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2010 | Healing Gift Free Clinic

On February 25, Kountze Memorial opens a free health clinic staffed by volunteers for the purpose of providing much needed medical care to the surrounding community. Its mission is to […]

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2008 | Abundantly Blessed

Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church, with close to 2,100 members, celebrates 150 years of worship and fellowship with one another, growth in faith, and service to the community. KMLC is the […]

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2005 | Food Pantry

For over two decades, the Food Pantry at Kountze Memorial, which had its beginnings in a little closet, has grown into a well-built weekly operation, with over 70 volunteers serving […]

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1998 | Rev. Carlos Schneider

Born in Brazil to missionary parents, Rev. Schneider (1998-2012), a graduate of Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, becomes the 14th Senior Pastor. During his ministry, a nearly $10 million building […]

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