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Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church

History

Founded in 1858 with just 14 residents and a mission to establish a Lutheran church in Omaha, Kountze Memorial has grown and evolved to become a beacon of hope, love, and service to the community. The church’s early beginnings paved the way for a series of community partnerships, allowing for the establishment of numerous satellite churches and Sunday School Missions throughout Omaha. True to its mission of spreading Christ’s love, the church has continually sought innovative ways to reach out to the community. Alongside regular traditional Lutheran worship, Kountze Memorial offers services, including a weekly food pantry, a free healing medical clinic, and counseling services through Lutheran Family Services Counseling, all of which reflect the church’s unwavering commitment to serve and care for those in need and in search of Christ’s love. With its rich history of faithful ministry and dedication to service, Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church looks forward to continuing to grow into Christ’s calling and serving its neighbors with love and compassion.

Cool Timeline

1941
1941 | Order of Saint John Established
1941 | Order of Saint John Established

Rev. Traub establishes the 4th chapter of the Order of Saint John at Kountze Memorial, inviting young men to serve at the altar as worship assistants. Young women would be accepted into the Order in 1986.

1942
1942 | Parish House and Educational Wing
1942 | Parish House and Educational Wing

At a cost of $100,000, Kountze Memorial greatly expands its building to include the Fellowship Hall, Sunday School, Church Offices, and Kitchen.

1945
1945 | Largest Church WWII Service Flag in the United States
1945 | Largest Church WWII Service Flag in the United States

Kountze Memorial displays the largest known church service flag in the county, with over 700 blue stars and 29 gold stars.