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The Sanctuary

Congregation

Before the fire…

Built in the early 1930s, our sanctuary had many differences from the one you see today. In those days, it featured dark wood, a choir loft with organ in the rear, and beautiful, classic stained glass in the classic style.

Stained Glass Window

and now…

The original stained glass is one of the few fixtures that remained after the fire. However, the balcony no longer houses the choir loft and organ. Instead, it is used variously for meetings, and one-on-one counseling and tutoring.

The Altar

Church sanctuary

Before the fire…

The original altar was also very traditional, with stained glass and soaring, rich wood details.

Notice the wooden corner features on either side of the altar area. These survived the fire, and can now be found at either side of the original stained glass in the balcony. (See the image above.) It is one of the many ways we have remembered and celebrated our past as we moved forward.

Choir

And now…

Today’s altar is much more airy, with oak fixtures and a single, large cross. Many of the fixtures are easily movable, allowing more flexibility.

As you may notice from the various images of our altar area, the panels in the large cross are removable. The inserts are changed for the various church and community seasons, and can be decorated for special events.

On the shelf beneath the altar is a reliquary of the ashes from the Sanctuary fire in 1995.

Other Items of Note

Illustrated Cross

A gift from one of our South American sister congregations, this cross was brought to Milwaukee in one of our missionary’s suitcases.

5-Panel Mural

Another gift from our South American sister congregations, this panel represents the many stages of Jesus’ life, including his death, birth, crucifixion and resurrection.

Original Chairs

Two of the chairs that originally stood on the altar survived the fire and again sit on either side of the altar and cross.

Next stop on the tour: The Lower Level!

Cross Lutheran Church 1821 N. 16th Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53205


Phone and email Office: 414.344.1746
Email: office@crosslutheranmke.org
Office Hours: M-TH 9:30 AM-4:30 PM

Join us on Sundays Worship Service 9:30-11:15* AM
Youth Sunday School after service*
Adult Bible Study after service*
*Approximately 11:15 AM
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