Grace Lutheran - History

Charter Members

The first worship service of Grace Lutheran congregation was held September 16, 1962, in the Effie Green School on Six Forks Road. Four months later, on January 20, 1963, it was organized as an official congregation of the American Lutheran Church. On February 3, 1963, ground was broken for the first unit, our current fellowship hall. It was completed on August 4, 1963. Charter members consisted of forty-five baptized and thirty-five confirmed members. Through the years the family of Grace Lutheran church has grown in grace and born fruit as disciples. Many have been blessed in and through the family of Grace.


Pastors who have served Grace Lutheran Church


Lowell Knauff

Daniel Wee

Kenneth Tonnesen

Nedra Merriman

James Duke

Paul Abbe

Lowell Knauff
1962 - 1969
Daniel Wee
1969 - 1974
Kenneth Tonnesen
1975 - 1989
Nedra Merriman
1988 - 1993
James Duke
1991 - 1999
Paul Abbe
1998 - 2005